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For Africa, the clean energy agenda cannot be framed as a matter of global urgency translated into continental compliance. It must be ‘glocalised’, by adapting to local political economies, governance realities, historical trajectories of (under) development, and importantly, a consideration of indigenous energy systems.
Gauteng, Free State, North West, and parts of KwaZulu-Natal can expect afternoon thunderstorms with possible hail, according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS).
Denmark’s foreign minister said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
South Africa’s proposed R100 billion BEE Transformation Fund is facing strong criticism. despite it being adjusted to make it more attractive for companies to contribute to it.
The FIFA World Cup trophy will be in South Africa over the weekend with Johannesburg and Cape Town fans set to see it with their naked eyes.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on protesters.
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South Africa’s energy regulator on Thursday approved an application by Eskom to reduce electricity tariffs by 35% for two distressed ferrochrome operations battling high power costs.
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.
Brighton are set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari.
The MPC’s decision reflects caution as inflation remains within the target range
Experts warned landlords to be careful before buying sectional title properties, since weak governance and poor levy collection can quickly erode rental yields and property values.
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KwaZulu-Natal’s transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says the owners of both the heavy-duty truck and the overloaded taxi which were involved in a crash near Isipingo, south of Durban, on Thursday morning will face the law for a number of tra
The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept interest rates unchanged. The repo rate will stay at 6.75% and the prime lending rate at 10.25%.
Central bank holds firm as new risks emerge
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero urged against politicising service delivery during an election year, before a no-confidence motion against him by the Al Jama-ah party, amid continued waste collection issues in the city.