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Eskom to borrow R55 billion to boost power output

South Africa’s power utility Eskom said on Friday it aims to borrow a further R55 billion rand and turn its government debt into equity as it looks to boost generating capacity amid chronic power cuts. Africa’s most developed economy is...
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10 day water shutdown for Mkhondo Local Municipality

The Heyshope water system is going to be out of action for 10 days due to a planned maintenance outage by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The outage, which will run from 12 to 21 June 2015, will allow the department to undertake maintenance...

Infrastructure investment has quadrupled

Infrastructure investment spending has quadrupled, exports have increased and Africa is receiving a growing share of foreign direct investment, says President Jacob Zuma. “These positive trends come on the back of improved governance and a much...

Government on course to improve public transport

Government is on course to improve the public transport system, including passenger rail, to benefit all South Africans, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. “We have allocated R4 billion for rail operations and R4.1 billion for the Capital...

Knysna sewer upgrade delayed

Upgrade work to the Knysna CBD sewer reticulation and the main sewer pump station has run into some delays, according to the Municipality. The municipality recently decided to upgrade the pipeline following an increase in the population that has...