‘North West infrastructure in dire need of revitalisation’

Mahikeng Airport terminal in North West (2016). 2 minutes Public logistics infrastructure in the North West is in a critical state, says Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA). According to CESA, functional transportation systems including much-needed upgrades to roads, railways and airports are needed to position the agriculture and mining-dependent province as an import and export…

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Limpopo residents warned against unregistered care centres

An old person at a care facility. 1 minute The Limpopo Social Development Department has warned families against taking their loved ones to unregistered care facilities. MEC Florence Radzilani visited two centres to monitor the quality of care. Radzilani’s spokesperson Joshua Kwapa says they found inhumane living conditions at the centres in Nebo and Phokwane…

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Nigeria to expand credit access to citizens

Nigerian money 1 minute Nigeria will establish a national credit guarantee company in May to lend to businesses and individuals, President Bola Tinubu said in an speech on Wednesday. Tinubu, who took office in May 2023, campaigned on economic reforms including expanding credit access to boost economic growth. “To achieve this, the federal government will…

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More illegal miners arrested in Stilfontein as they resurface

Shaft 11 of a disused mine at Stilfontein. 2 minutes North West police say more illegal miners are continuing to emerge from underground at different disused shafts in Stilfontein. Government says it needs R7.8 million to bring all the illegal miners to the surface. Several illegal miners have been arrested so far. Spokesperson Adele Myburgh says officers have arrested 12 of them since Monday….

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Rand strengthens after falling short in December

South African rands. 1 minute The rand has begun the new year on a slightly higher note, after a turbulent close to 2024. Trade in the local currency was erratic in November and December last year. This after Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States of America, due to a more hawkish view…

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MTN Uganda says secures $100 mln syndicated loan

Person stands next to a MTN sign 1 minute  MTN Uganda, the east African country’s largest telecoms company, said on Tuesday it had secured a 370 billion shilling ($100 million) syndicated loan to help fund network expansion. The firm, which boasts a mobile subscription of about 21 million people, is a local unit of South…

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Premier League title out of reach for Man City: Silva

Manchester City player Bernardo Silva. 2 minutes Manchester City’s Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves too much ground to make up as they trail leaders Liverpool by 14 points, midfielder Bernardo Silva said. City lifted a record fourth straight English top-flight title last season, but have…

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