6 h. ago Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods

As water levels surge past dangerous thresholds, business owners along the Vaal River are speaking out, demanding action from the government to protect their livelihoods. On Sunday, the Department of Water and Sanitation opened a fifth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam, raising fears of widespread destruction. The move comes after the dam reached a… Read More »Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods The post Vaal River Flooding Crisis: Business Owners Demand Action as Evacuations Threaten Livelihoods first appeared on iAfrica.

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37 h. ago R200 billion to tackle Joburg’s pothole, water, power woes: Morero

City of Joburg mayor says R200 billion is required to address Johannesburg's infrastructure crisis.

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40 h. ago US slaps 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic strain

US has imposed a 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic woes after AGOA suspension.

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6 d. ago Minister Macpherson plans to tackle mafia and infrastructure issues

Macpherson was speaking on the sidelines of the Inaugural Public Works Infrastructure Summit.

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6 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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6 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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7 d. ago Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet

As global temperatures rise, 2024 saw a temporary 1.5°C increase from pre-industrial levels, exacerbating carbon emissions. Holidaymakers can help combat this by choosing eco-friendly accommodation, such as green hotels or eco-lodges, which focus on reducing water and energy consumption, recycling, and serving locally sourced food. Some eco-lodges are connected to public transport systems for added… Read More »Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet The post Reducing Carbon Footprint: Sustainable Travel Tips for a Hotter Planet first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Hammanskraal residents say have no hope of getting clean water

Hammanskraal residents have endured nearly 20 years without clean drinkable water.

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9 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Municipalities underspend on infrastructure in 2024/5: Treasury

Municipalities underspent on conditional grants and capital expenditure during Q2 of 2024/2025

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1 week ago Parly orders forensic audit as SAPS DNA backlog hits 140 000 cases

Police insist that the DNA backlog is not affecting court cases. 

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1 week ago Mashatile says water infrastructure now top priority for government

Mashatile says poor infrastructure hinders access to clean water

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1 week ago Impersonation of police in KZN attributed to poor SAPS management

Suspects usually wear pieces of police uniform such as a bulletproof vest, a cap, mask or raincoat

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1 week ago New licence to allow for outsourcing of water, sanitation services

The indaba aims to highlight government's commitment to tackling South Africa's water crisis.

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1 week ago South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities

South Africa is collaborating with the World Bank on a $3 billion initiative to revitalize urban infrastructure in eight major cities, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These cities have experienced challenges, ranging from power outages and water shortages to degraded road networks and waste management systems. Under the plan, the World Bank will provide… Read More »South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities The post South Africa and World Bank Launch Plan to Rescue Struggling Cities first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Clear times frames developed to deal with water challenges: Mashatile

Mashatile says government has come up with clear timelines to deal with water challenges.

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1 week ago Clear time frames developed to deal with water challenges: Mashatile

Mashatile says government has come up with clear timelines to deal with water challenges.

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1 week ago Govt to allocates R9bn for infrastructure to boost service delivery

Deputy President reiterates that the Expropriation Act is the right decision to address land reform

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1 week ago SA, DRC commit to deeper partnership on trade and security matters

Minister Lamola says the Inga dam project is helping SA to deal with its water challenges.

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1 week ago Stats SA reports drop in free basic services across municipalities

The data shows that over 15 million households received water from municipalities in South Africa

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