31 h. ago LIVE | Lamola and Tau update on SA’s strategic approach to US tariffs

Media Briefing about South Africa's strategic approach to new US tariff regime.

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4 d. ago Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expropriate privately-owned land, with compensation, as part of a major initiative to expand and upgrade Eskom’s infrastructure in the coming years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined a comprehensive 10-year plan to enhance South Africa’s energy network during a media briefing on Tuesday. The ambitious project… Read More »Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure The post Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Ramokgopa unveils plans in private sector transmission projects

Ramokgopa has announced plans to roll out multi-billion-rand transmission infrastructure projects.

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4 d. ago LIVE: Ramokgopa briefs the media on Electricity Transmission

This initiative is vital for enhancing national energy security and economic prosperity

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9 d. ago President Ramaphosa calls for action to tackle SA’s water crisis

Ramaphosa says government and stakeholders must find solutions to the country's water crisis.

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1 week ago Over R60 billion needed to bolster SA’s nuclear program: Ramokgopa

Ramokgopa says an initial investment of R1.2 billion will be set aside to fund the project.

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1 week ago Ramokgopa lauds Necsa’s first nuclear research reactor in Africa

This is the first nuclear research reactor on the African continent, commissioned in 1965.

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1 week ago SA’s Astral Foods flags sharp profit fall, reports cyber attack

South Africa's top poultry producer said its flagship division was negatively affected by downtime

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1 week ago Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid

On Sunday, Kusile Power Station’s Unit 6—the facility’s final unit—began contributing up to 800MW of electricity to South Africa’s national grid for the first time. Eskom announced that Unit 6 will undergo further testing over the next six months before its full integration into the grid as an official part of Eskom’s generation fleet. Once… Read More »Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid The post Kusile’s Final Unit Begins Generating 800MW, Boosting SA’s Energy Grid first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency should be used to promote the country globally’

Morolong says there is a need to use SA's G20 presidency to promote the country to the world.

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2 w. ago FS Health contraceptive program for teenagers must be voluntary: HRC

HRC says the information must be unbiased and not perpetuate a certain narrative.

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3 w. ago Rasool was at advance stage preparing for SA’s envoys to US: Lamola

Lamola says Rasool was at an advance stage preparing for Pretoria's envoy to Washington.

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3 w. ago Ethiopia’s Wheat Miracle Faces Scrutiny Amid Discrepancies in Production Figures

Ethiopia, once reliant on wheat imports, has claimed to achieve self-sufficiency and export a surplus under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s agricultural modernization program. The country even reported producing as much wheat as Ukraine in 2023. However, an analysis by The Economist suggests the wheat boom may be overstated. Independent production estimates and trade data indicate… Read More »Ethiopia’s Wheat Miracle Faces Scrutiny Amid Discrepancies in Production Figures The post Ethiopia’s Wheat Miracle Faces Scrutiny Amid Discrepancies in Production Figures first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa assured the public that the Lethabo power station has made a significant recovery following recent operational issues that led to load shedding. During a visit on Friday to the Free State-based power plant—one of Eskom’s largest electricity-generating facilities—Ramokgopa assessed current performance levels and reviewed measures addressing recent challenges. Lethabo power station,… Read More »Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa The post Lethabo Power Station Recovers Strongly After Recent Outages – Minister Ramokgopa first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago AU Declares Slavery and Colonization as Genocide in Landmark Decision

The African Union (AU) has officially classified slavery, colonization, and forced deportation as crimes against humanity and acts of genocide against African peoples. This landmark resolution, initiated by Togo, aims to bolster Africa’s quest for self-determination. It is also expected to strengthen Africa’s position in seeking reparatory justice. While some legal experts argue the classification… Read More »AU Declares Slavery and Colonization as Genocide in Landmark Decision The post AU Declares Slavery and Colonization as Genocide in Landmark Decision first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Govt’s finances to remain under pressure amid slow growth: Analyst

Treasury had hoped to raise nearly R60 billion in additional revenue for the 2025/26 financial year

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3 w. ago New earning threshold: Strategic lifeline amid economic uncertainty

This modest, yet significant, adjustment is more than a mere arithmetic update.

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3 w. ago Mana Pools to Undergo Transformation with New Conservation Plan

A transformative new conservation initiative is underway for the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem in Zimbabwe, through a partnership between Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and the Peace Parks Foundation. This collaborative effort aims to improve biodiversity, bolster anti-poaching measures, and upgrade tourism infrastructure while involving local communities. The region, part of the Lower… Read More »Mana Pools to Undergo Transformation with New Conservation Plan The post Mana Pools to Undergo Transformation with New Conservation Plan first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago ANC NWC engages Free State structures ahead of key PEC meeting

Ramokgopa rubbishes claims that the visit comes amid tensions in the party's provincial leadership

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3 w. ago Whistleblowers indispensable in SA’s fight against crime: Buthelezi

Legislation dealing with the protection of whistleblowers is expected to be tabled before Parliament

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