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[TOP STORY] SA’s new hydrogen fund attracting investors

‘I think South Africa is poised to become a global leader in this space. If we don't do it now, we'll miss out,’ says head of strategic initiatives at Climate Fund Managers, Kevin Anderson.

21 Jun 2023 5AM 5 min

‘SA well on its way to eliminating HIV/Aids’

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how SA’s new green hydrogen fund. A look at what advancements have been made in the fight against HIV/Aids and why SA is a biodiversity favourite.

21 Jun 2023 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Irba fines may have unintended consequences

‘You can imagine that if you are now going to start your own auditing firm, for example, the type of professional indemnity insurance that you need to be able to buy in order to cover all eventualities is suddenly going to escalate,’ says independent analyst, Khaya Sithole.

20 Jun 2023 5AM 6 min

Skills drain poses major challenge to Transnet's recovery

Blurb: A round-up of news updates, including new regulations that will see auditors face tougher fines for misconduct. A look at the economic cost of the dysfunction at Transnet and the increase in demand for student accommodation.

20 Jun 2023 3AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] More war than peace as African delegation returns

‘There's a theory that is gaining momentum, that this mission is basically a front of Vladimir Putin, who finds himself in a corner and having been forced to negotiate with Ukraine, but he can't initiate those negotiations because he has to save face,’ says researcher and director at Africa Asia…

19 Jun 2023 5AM 7 min

Fake CVs : 'It’s an indication of society’s failing ethics'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether the Africa peace mission to Ukraine and Russia was a success. Consequences of false CV claims and Ugandan school attack claims 42 lives.

19 Jun 2023 3AM 33 min

Government’s geyser smart meter plan – how will it work

‘We're actually doing this for thousands of people already and they've always got hot water. It's a 45-minute install and it can basically save load shedding across South Africa,’ says Sensor Networks founder, Mark Allewell.

15 Jun 2023 7AM 5 min

Depoliticising SAPS is key to efficient crime fighting

A round-up of news updates, including a look at whether South Africans should be concerned about government's plans for smart geysers. A look at how policing should work in SA and land reform myths explained.

15 Jun 2023 3AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] NHI possibly 15 years away from implementation

‘If you are telling South Africans that we are coming up with such a huge project, then at least you must show them by building hospitals, by employing healthcare workers and making sure that the working conditions are conducive, and you don't have a push factor that is going to…

14 Jun 2023 5AM 7 min

Government departments' municipal debt is 'shameful'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how government plans to stabilise the country’s municipalities. Understanding Donald Trump’s legal challenges and insights into some of the biggest concerns around the NHI Bill.

14 Jun 2023 3AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Eskom-Mozambique gas deal needs to be transparent

‘What is the situation in Carbo Delgardo, where that gas is coming from? We don't know and we don't know the details. So I think we should demand them, especially if any public funds are going near this,’ says energy research consultant, Hilton Trollip.

13 Jun 2023 6AM 8 min

Magashule's expulsion won't solve ANC's internal issues

Will Ace Magashule’s expulsion from the ANC see the formation of a new breakaway party? And a new reading barometer shows how much South Africans read.

13 Jun 2023 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Eskom rot is procurement driven

‘Even when we can have so many soldiers on the premises of these national key points, they'll do nothing but just be visible guarding there and the rot happens in the procurement,’ says forensics expert, Calvin Rafadi.

12 Jun 2023 6AM 5 min

Business can’t sit idle in SA’s Russian romance

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the impact of sabotage at Eskom, suspended Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, fights to clear her name while the search for her successor begins and a look at what caused the earthquake that shook parts of Gauteng on Sunday morning

12 Jun 2023 3AM 32 min

Home Affairs’ plan to process mass ZEP applicants

‘As far as I am concerned, the best thing is to bring it to an end and tell everybody to follow the Immigration Act and use regular visas,’ says Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi.

11 Jun 2023 9AM 8 min

[TOP STORY] Government and private sector partnership is crucial – Silke

‘I get the impression from the business leaders who've engaged in this conversation that they seem to regard government as a lot more serious, or certainly the commitments made in the meeting with President Ramaphosa, a lot more serious about managing the process,’ says the political economy analyst, Daniel Silke.

9 Jun 2023 6AM 10 min

Effective implementation is vital for successful PPPs

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the why business and government’s partnership to solves SA’s challenges matter, understanding the ZEP extension and the significance of the Netball World Cup taking place in Africa.

9 Jun 2023 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Lack of municipal water quality monitoring leads to ‘dire and alarming results’ – WaterCan

Around 50% of drinking water systems don't comply to microbiological parameters all the time. Which means there are increments in time where people are drinking water that may contain bacteria that might have devastating consequences,’ says spokesperson for the NGO, Julius Kleynhans.

8 Jun 2023 5AM 6 min

Gupta extradition: Government has to find them first

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the SA government’s new extradition plans for the Guptas, NGOs call for tougher action on municipalities failing to ensure the supply of safe drinking water and a look at how entrepreneurs can reach their full potential.

8 Jun 2023 3AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Union outraged at SA Post Office mass retrenchment plan

‘The presentation yesterday basically shocked us because there's absolutely no consultation that has happened with the workforce, because you need to consult with labour, even before you go and present in Parliament,’ says general secretary of the Communication Workers’ Union, Aubrey Tshabalala.

7 Jun 2023 6AM 8 min