The resolution supports Morocco’s claim to the disputed Western Sahara, a stance backed by Trump’s administration. The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution stating that genuine autonomy for Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty could be the most feasible solution to Rabat’s 50-year conflict with the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. Western Sahara, a tract of…
iOCO co-CEO Rhys Summerton iOCO, which is rapidly turning around its financial fortunes, will entertain blockbuster acquisitions of up to R1-billion in value as it pursues a renewed growth agenda after years of being hamstrung by a weak balance sheet and legacy governance problems. That’s the word from co-CEO Rhys Summerton, who was speaking to…
On 30 September 2025, South Africa launched its National Action Plan (NAP) to address the persistent threat of substandard and falsified medical products, marking a significant step toward safeguarding public health, protecting people’s health across South Africa and beyond, and strengthening regulatory collaboration. Unveiled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in partnership…
The smart meters enable two-way visibility into electricity consumption. Eskom doesn’t know how much its 6.2 million smart meter rollout will cost, doesn’t have all the meters in stock, and hasn’t finalised procurement – yet insists it will meet its March 2026 target of 577 000 installations. During a presentation to the portfolio committee on…
Telecommunications industry body, the Association for Comms & Technology (ACT), has developed a set of industry principles and practices regarding Sim registration for its members – Vodacom, Telkom, Rain, MTN, Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Cell C – to adopt on a voluntary basis. Speaking to TechCentral in an interview on Monday, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi…
Being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) can feel like a punch to the gut. It’s feedback but it also comes loaded with fear, doubt, and worry: “Am I failing? Is my job at stake? Do they even want me here?” But here’s what you need to know: this isn’t the end of your…
Government is considering a “mega bid window” that accelerates energy deployment and fast-tracks industrialisation, localisation and job creation across the energy infrastructure value chain. This comes after the announcement of its R2.2-trillion energy plan, which aims to boost renewable generation, with the private sector expected to fund about two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho…
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. Image: GCIS Cabinet has approved the final draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix. Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday that the details will be presented by energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Sunday. IRP 2025 aims to balance supply and…
President Donald Trump wlill travel to the Middle East on Sunday to mark the first phase of his Gaza peace plan. Israel said a ceasefire took effect Friday and its military has begun to withdraw forces from parts of Gaza. As part of the plan, Hamas will release all remaining hostages that were captured during…
The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the announcement from US President Donald Trump that Israel and Hamas have “signed off” on the first phase of his 20-point peace plan, following days of intensive indirect negotiations in Egypt. President Trump announced on social media late on Wednesday that Hamas had agreed to release all the hostages being…
