South Africa

IJG Ghost Biz – 29 February 2024

Gary and The Ghost talk about Motus, Sasol, Libstar, and City Lodge. https://iono.fm/e/1410665

March 1, 2024 26

Small-scale fishers could be allowed to catch new species

photo: Ashraf Hendricks By Liezl Human via GroundUp Small-scale fishers in the Western Cape could be allowed to catch new species, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has said. The Department is finalising policy for the small-scale sector in the Western Cape. Small-scale fishing cooperatives must be sustainable, Abongile Ngqongwa, deputy director of small-scale fisheries management, told Parliament on Tuesday. He said most resources had been declining and […]

February 28, 2024 27

South Africa

South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto – AP explains

The African National Congress, which has governed the country since Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically-elected president in 1994, is set to launch its election manifesto in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.

February 24, 2024 18

Namibia

Confirmation of VIP Guests at Presidential Memorial and Burial Services

The Heads of State of the following countries will be attending this weekend's official ceremonies to mark the passing of former President Hage Geingob: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Qatar, Zambia, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Principe. Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, will also attend on behalf of the British Royal Family, as […]

February 23, 2024 116

South Africa

Lottery’s looted R9.5-million would have made all the difference to Limpopo cyclists

Limpopo cyclists Kombo Bere (left) and Daan Terblanche are hoping to find money to race in the Cape Epic. Photo supplied By Anton van Zyl via GroundUp In Louis Trichardt, two young cyclists are training to compete in what is arguably the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race, the annual Cape Epic. They aim to make history as the first team from rural Vhembe to compete alongside the world’s best […]

February 23, 2024 20

Business / Economics

IJG Ghost Biz – 22 February 2024

In this episode David talks to The Ghost about NEPI Rockcastle, Telkom, Barloworld, and gold companies DRDGOLD and Pan African Resources. https://iono.fm/e/1408318

February 23, 2024 12

Sport

Orlando Pirates fans react to Thembinkosi Lorch transfer to Mamelodi Sundowns

February 22, 2024 14

Uncategorized

SA’s Finance Minister proposes infrastructure financing reforms in budget speech

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 5.3% in January from 5.1% in December last year, the first jump after two-consecutive months of moderation. Separately, SA’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced proposed reforms to infrastructure financing aimed at optimising the sectoral value chain to be effective and efficient.

February 21, 2024 16

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa announces election date

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared 29 May 2024 as the official date for the country’s national and provincial elections. Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya says the 2024 elections coincide with South Africa's celebration of 30 years of democracy.

February 21, 2024 20