Power

Eskom announces 17-hour power suspension in Gauteng – full details

Johannesburg – Eskom says it has planned a 17-hour power outage in parts of Tshwane, Gauteng, on Tuesday, February... Read more

yesterday

Business

No cheers yet: SA’s 250 days without load shedding, but power crisis still not over

Cape Town – Despite South Africa going over 250 days without load shedding, the government has not officially declared... Read more

23 Jan

Business

Koeberg power cut after substation fault – Eskom confirms no load shedding risk

Cape Town – Power output at South Africa’s only nuclear power station, Koeberg, was temporarily reduced on Tuesday after... Read more

21 Jan

Countries

Russian strikes leave two Ukraine regions without power

Kyiv – A large-scale Russian drone attack knocked out power to Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, leaving thousands without... Read more

8 Jan

Countries

Experts warn SA could be defenceless against major threat

Cape Town – South Africa’s military readiness has come under intense scrutiny, with defence analysts warning that the South... Read more

6 Jan

Benin

Benin’s govt on course to retain power in April election

Cotonou – Benin’s electoral commission has officially approved just two candidates to stand in next April’s presidential election, opening... Read more

14 Nov, 2025

Countries

Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

Antananarivo – A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina... Read more

13 Oct, 2025

Countries