Countries South Africa’s power cuts take a toll on mental health Johannesburg – You can’t do your work because there’s no power. You eat late and bolt your food before... Read more 20 Jul, 2022
Business Nigerian oil giant now free of state control, says president Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday Nigeria’s state-run oil firm would now operate as a fully commercial... Read more 20 Jul, 2022
Algeria Italy PM signs clutch of deal with Algeria president Algiers – Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi sealed 15 agreements with Algeria’s president on Monday, ahead of the expected... Read more 19 Jul, 2022
Countries Eskom contractors charged with corruption Johannesburg – Two contractors for South Africa’s energy monopoly Eskom and their wives have been arrested for alleged corruption,... Read more 13 Jul, 2022
Algeria Algeria announces discovery of ‘important’ gas deposit Algiers – Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach announced on Monday the discovery of an “important” deposit of gas condensate... Read more 28 Jun, 2022
Business Africa ‘punished’ by investment clamp on fossils, says Niger Abidjan – Niger, the poorest country in the world, says Africa has been “punished” by decisions by western countries... Read more 15 Jun, 2022
Business Govt to redouble efforts to resolve energy crisis in SA, says Minister Enoch Godongwana Cape Town – South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government will redouble its efforts in the coming months... Read more 14 May, 2022
Business ‘It’s unacceptable for South Africans to endure load-shedding,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa A stable and reliable supply of electricity is essential for almost every aspect of our daily lives and a... Read more 25 Apr, 2022
Countries Tanker that sank off Tunisia was empty, says ministry Tunis – A fuel tanker that sank in waters off Tunisia last weekend was empty, the government said on... Read more 23 Apr, 2022
Business Equatorial Guinea suspends hundreds of ‘illegal’ ships Malabo –The Malabo government on Thursday suspended 395 ships “illegally” flying Equatorial Guinea’s flag after an oil tanker under... Read more 22 Apr, 2022