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South African Artist Uses AI-Generated Comics to Spotlight Community Issues
24 Jan 2026 22:39 GMT
Thembelani Mkhize, 32, is using AI-generated comics to highlight community issues and help residents better understand what is happening around them.
Mkhize, who is from Mpophomeni, has gained attention for creating visual stories that reflect challenges …
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Peter Obi decries fresh National grid collapse, blames leadership failure in power sector
24 Jan 2026 13:48 GMT
… Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, noting that … disparity is stark. South Africa, with its population of … hampers our productivity.”
‘Power Crisis Rooted in … electricity sector requires expertise, commitment, and accountability.
> “This power …
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Power outages, extreme cold, 13K flights canceled as dayslong winter storm hits
24 Jan 2026 11:12 GMT
… resources for residents.
Utility companies braced for power outages because ice- … homes are heated by electricity, according to the U … not happen again, and utility companies were bringing in thousands … was focused on selling South Africa safari trips and not …
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Zimbabwe Explores Nuclear Energy as Path to Industrialisation
24 Jan 2026 11:12 GMT
… Nuclear Energy as Path to Industrialisation
By Dorrothy Moyo | … power projects in countries such as Egypt and South Africa, … authorities indicating that nuclear power, including SMRs, is … strategy to address persistent electricity shortages that constrain …
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National Grid Collapse: Peter Obi slams Nigerian govt over repeated electricity crisis
24 Jan 2026 10:18 GMT
… access to power, with nearly 100 million Nigerians without electricity.
“It … to rank lowest in electricity access, leaving millions in … , Obi pointed out that South Africa, Egypt and Algeria each … of ineffective leadership.
“This power crisis is a direct …
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South Africa's SMEs face funding challenges despite renewed investor confidence
23 Jan 2026 18:12 GMT
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As capital returns to South Africa, a country that holds … operations.
According to the South African MSME Access to Finance … load shedding has lessened, electricity tariffs are projected to rise … overall investment volumes.
As South Africa ushers in 2026 with …
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Godongwana highlights South Africa's economic strides at WEF 2026
23 Jan 2026 18:12 GMT
… government ministers and leaders from industry and state agencies accompanied … Operation Vulindlela that have improved electricity supply, modernised port and …
Godongwana said the delegation emphasised South Africa’s commitment to macroeconomic stability …
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Germany Lauds Climate Finance Pact Decried by South African Minister
23 Jan 2026 15:58 GMT
South Africa, which generates about three quarters of its electricity from coal, operates one … . After a prolonged period of power cuts due to insufficient capacity …
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Germany reaffirms €2.68bn commitment to South Africa’s Just Energy Transition
23 Jan 2026 15:42 GMT
… Transition Partnership with South Africa Rainer Baake says … programme developed by the South African government.
Having held … ongoing support to South Africa’s Just Energy … companies competing to sell you electricity,” Baake said.
Given that South Africa …
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Association warns consumer electrical product safety in South Africa not as good as it should be
23 Jan 2026 15:39 GMT
South African voluntary safety association Safehouse has highlighted that while many electrical … the case. Independent industry testing had consistently shown … for sale in South Africa that did not … the Safehouse mark. Companies which achieved this were …