Canola plants blossom in a field beneath electricity pylons 1 minute The Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee and the United Front’s Trevor Ngwane say load reduction reflects government’s and Eskom’s failure to expand electricity supply at a rate that meets the needs of the masses. Dr Ngwane made an oral submission at the load reduction inquiry…
Source: Pexels UniCredit recently acquired a 21% stake in Commerzbank, signalling interest in further investment and reigniting speculation about consolidation within Europe’s banking sector. However, a larger takeover attempt could face significant resistance, including political and union opposition in Germany, as well as internal pushback from some within Commerzbank, raising concerns about the feasibility of…
[File image] SAPS murder case graphic. 2 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the killing of traditional leaders in some parts of the country. He has described it as an ‘affront to the nation’. Addressing Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders in Parliament on the official opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on…
The fire which broke out on Tuesday left many small business owners struggling with their wares and goods completely destroyed. In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through Mbare’s informal market, the Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs (ZCSMEs) and the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) have extended their deepest sympathy to the…
Greg Talbot, CEO of Tal-Tec. Source: Supplied. Innovation Five decades ago, farming relied heavily on manual labour. Technological and scientific advances combined with equipment innovations, however, have had a big impact on how farms are worked and managed, positively impacting productivity. Tal-Tec, a proudly South African manufacturer of livestock handling equipment, celebrates its 50th anniversary…
Cannabis based products 1 minute Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has admitted that he didn’t consult when he gazetted regulations last month, banning the manufacture, sale and import of food products with cannabis and hemp. The Presidency later reversed the decision. The minister insists that as a medical doctor, his initial decision was rational, considering the…
high tech Zimbabwe, a nation steeped in rich history and breathtaking landscapes, is undergoing a quiet revolution. While headlines often focus on economic challenges, a vibrant ecosystem of innovation is quietly blossoming across the country. From harnessing ancient traditions to embracing cutting-edge technology, Zimbabweans are finding creative solutions to local and global problems. Nature’s Bounty,…
Former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. 1 minute Former National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, will be back in the Pretoria High Court today for her corruption case. Mapisa-Nqakula is facing 12 counts of corruption and one of money laundering which are alleged to have occurred during her tenure as minister of defence. She served as…
A body found at Zamimpilo Informal Settlement, Riverlea, 1 minute Gauteng police have opened a murder case after a body with gunshot wounds was discovered at Zamimpilo Informal Settlement, Riverlea, Johannesburg in the early hours of this morning. Community members have gathered and are asking for police intervention to protect the residents. Provincial police spokesperson…
Located in Durbanville, in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the new campus plans to offer schools in education, IT, law, media and design, commerce, architecture, and engineering, with a planned capacity of between 4,000 and 5,000 contact learning students. The campus will officially welcome students in the 2026 academic year. Broadening access to higher…
