News From South Africa
A task team comprising of government, industry participants in the agriculture sector and energy specialists has been established to continuously monitor the impact of loadshedding in the sector and its ability to ensure food security. The task team was established Read more
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, has approved the release of 1 199 hectares of land, valued at approximately R7.4 million to assist in settling a land restitution claim by the Kaapsche Hoop Community in Mpumalanga. Under Read more
Eskom has assured the public that there are no plans to retrench any staff members nor has a decision to retrench any employees been taken. This assertion comes after trade union Solidarity alleged in an article that Eskom intends to Read more
The Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) campaign of paying former Teaching and General Assistants is currently proceeding to the uMgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal after disbursing R25.1 million in the Zululand District. The campaign started on Monday and will conclude on 27 Read more
4th Port of Cape Town Stakeholder Workshop identifies need for greater private sector participation On Friday, 20 January 2023, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, hosted the fourth annual Port Stakeholder Engagement, bringing together representatives from across the Read more
The World Food Program and Madagascar government have launched an innovative green energy project to help rural communities develop their economies and withstand climate shocks. Madagascar is famous for its flora and fauna, as well as its inclement weather. The Read more