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Day: February 23, 2025

Load Shedding Set to be Suspended by Week’s End, Says Energy Minister

Pretoria: The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has assured South Africans that the current load shedding crisis is expected to be resolved by the end of the week. This announcement comes amid heightened concerns following the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding early on Sunday morning. According

South Africa Makes Progress Toward Removal From FATF Grey List

Pretoria: The National Treasury has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. This follows an announcement by the FATF on Friday, in which it upgraded four of the six outstanding action items at the conclusion of its

End of Load Shedding Remains Within Reach, Says Minister

Pretoria: The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is confident that the end of load shedding in South Africa is within reach. Briefing the media on Sunday following the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding, Ramokgopa assured the nation that the government and Eskom are making long-term decisions

Government Pledges to Support Steel Industry Amidst ArcelorMittal’s Business Changes

Pretoria: Government is committed to preserving local industries and safeguarding employment opportunities, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said. This as government acknowledged the concerns raised by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) on the impact of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA) decision to wind down its

Minister Engages with King Misuzulu kaZwelithini on FMD Crisis

Nongoma: Challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal were at the core of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s meeting recently. According to South African Government News Agency, the engagement formed part of the Department’s intensified efforts to curb the spread of

African Nations Encouraged to Intensify Climate Action Efforts

Addis Ababa: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on African countries to act with resolve and clarity of purpose on issues of climate change. This call was made as the Minister attended the annual Committee of African Heads of State and Government on

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