Substandard solar installations fuel infernos: Zera

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has blamed substandard retailed solar panel products and installations as the chief causes of electrical faults resulting in deaths from infernos. At least 27 deaths have been reported in more than 200 notifications made concerning electrical accidents this year. About 45 deaths from electrical incidents…

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Relaxed Martin ready for MotoGP finale

Prima Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin in action 2 minutes  A sizeable lead over Francesco Bagnaia in the MotoGP championship standings has left Jorge Martin feeling relaxed about his title chances ahead of the final race of the season in Barcelona. Martin has a 24-point lead over Ducati’s Bagnaia heading into the Solidarity Grand Prix, a…

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NUM to support SACP in local government elections

A police officer seen outside a voting station during the local government elections. 2 minutes The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) says it has resolved to support and campaign for the South African Communist Party (SACP) in the forthcoming local government elections. This follows the union’s political council in Kempton Park in eastern Johannesburg. NUM…

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Gauteng gov to observe World TB Day in the West Rand

A Tuberculosis vaccination injection. 2 minutes The Gauteng government is expected to observe World Stop TB Day in the mining town of Merafong in the West Rand today. This is to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment of Tuberculosis. MEDIA ADVISORY || Gauteng Premier to Lead World Stop TB DayCommemoration in Merafong…

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US-based MDIF exits Mail & Guardian, sells to local shareholders

Source: © Facebook Facebook The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has exited South Africa’s Mail & Guardian The New York-based not-for-profit investment fund sold its majority shareholding in M&G to minority shareholder and former CEO Hoosain Karjieker and director Thembisa Fakude. Harlan Mandel, MDIF CEO says that although they are sad to be exiting such…

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UK to finish with coal power after 142 years

In the early 1990s, coal began to be forced out of the electricity mix by gas, but coal still remained a crucial component of the UK grid for the next two decades. The UK is about to stop producing any electricity from burning coal – ending its 142-year reliance on the fossil fuel. The country’s…

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Proteas eliminate England to reach first World Cup final

Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp delivered sensational performances to steer South Africa to its first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final. The Proteas shocked England in the semi-final by 125 runs after batting first and scoring 319 for the loss of seven wickets, with Wolvaardt hitting 169. Kapp then took five wickets for…

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