The African Development Bank (AfDB) is partnering with Germany to accelerate energy access and bolster private sector growth across Africa. Announced at a high-level meeting in Abidjan, the partnership will expand support for Mission 300, a project aiming to deliver electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, and increase financing for private sector-led development in… Read More »Germany Joins Forces with AfDB to Boost Africa’s Energy Access The post Germany Joins Forces with AfDB to Boost Africa’s Energy Access first appeared on iAfrica.

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A new report by the African Energy Chamber reveals that Africa’s share of renewables in its power generation mix is projected to rise from 27% today to over 40% by 2030. The report highlights that geothermal and hydropower energy are already powering East and West Africa, offering cleaner alternatives compared to the fossil fuel-heavy north… Read More »From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum The post From Hydropower to Solar: Africa’s Clean Energy Drive Gains Momentum first appeared on iAfrica.

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"Going to the White House ... saying we're going to have private conversations is just nonsensical."

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Ramaphosa was participating in a dialogue at a conference hosted by Goldman Sachs in Johannesburg.

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Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube addressed delegates at the 2025 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla.

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The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project. A public-private partnership, the initiative will replace the aging Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town with two advanced healthcare facilities. Speaking during… Read More »Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities The post Western Cape to Invest R18 Billion in Healthcare Upgrades, Promising Modern Facilities first appeared on iAfrica.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a fresh approach to tackle Africa’s persistent debt crisis, warning that half of African nations pay more to service their debt than they do on healthcare, education, and other key development priorities. Addressing the opening of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on… Read More »Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit The post Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit first appeared on iAfrica.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering a keynote address at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla.

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Resident are calling on Premier Lazarus Mokgosi to address their service delivery challenges in SOPA

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Aims at harnessing the power of football to drive meaningful change in the fight against GBV

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Ramaphosa says debt sustainability for developing economies remains one of the priority for SA.

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South Africa’s AGOA trade deal, a vital gateway to the US market, faces renewed uncertainty amid aggressive policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. The US has threatened to cut aid over South Africa’s controversial land reform law and its legal challenge against Israel, raising fears that the nation’s tariff-free exports—especially in the automotive, fruit, and… Read More »Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal The post Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal first appeared on iAfrica.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers.

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The nature of the debt "affects the risk premium the South African Government has to pay."

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has gazetted the Customary Initiation Act regulations.

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The Bank says it only reacts when the VAT increase leads to further price increases.

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The Premier will meet with President Ramaphosa to discuss the 13 major issues affecting the province

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President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders.

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SAMATU criticises Minister for attributing high cost of private healthcare to lack of regulation.

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The SACP also urged govt to allocate more resources to SARS and opposes a proposed VAT hike.

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