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Eskom “statement” a hoax

A hoax statement alleging that Eskom notified government that the main grid could possibly crash and plunge the country into darkness for two weeks, has been dismissed by government. Government reached out to assured South Africans that the...

Million dollar Mall of Zimbabawe on hold

Construction of the $100 million Mall of Zimbabwe complex and surrounding developments in Borrowdale, Harare, is still on hold awaiting the Environmental Management Agency’s (EMA) approval permit. EMA has since carried out an Environmental...

Mining hostels to be demolished for decent housing

Mining hostels at Khuma Township are set to be demolished to make way for decent family units for the hostel dwellers, according to the North West Department of Local Government and Human Settlements. Addressing hostel dwellers during a meeting...

Namibian hybrid solar project delayed

Managing director of Arandis Power plant, Ezio Vernetti has called on Nampower to resume negotiations on the establishment of the 120-megawatt (MW) Hybrid solar project. Arandis Power spent N$40 million (approximately R39 million) to complete the...