Economy shrinks by 0.2% in third quarter
/ 5 December 2023

Economy shrinks by 0.2% in third quarter

The GDP decline comes despite an improvement in energy generation during the quarter, suggesting logistical constraints and interest rates are choking the economy

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Black Friday indeed as Eskom implements stage six
/ 24 November 2023

Black Friday indeed as Eskom implements stage six

The announcement comes as businesses look forward to a weekend of increased retail activity

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Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms
/ 14 November 2023

Ramaphosa to expedite handing over of Eskom powers to electricity minister, ANC confirms

The president told the party’s national working committee that Ramokgopa’s reach would be extended as a matter of urgency

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Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality
/ 11 October 2023

Load-shedding obscures the understanding of South Africa’s air quality

Authorities reported that most air quality monitoring stations were frequently offline due to ongoing power blackouts

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Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion
/ 4 October 2023

Standard Bank ready and willing to aid finance grid expansion

The effort, needed for renewable capacity to come online, will cost about R210 billion

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More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review
/ 9 September 2023

More history, less critique in ANC’s 2019 elections manifesto review

The governing party asks voters to ignore its failings and focus on its long-term successes

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