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Mail & Guardian and University of Fort Hare to host National Election Debate

The Mail & Guardian in partnership with the University of Fort Hare will host a National Election Town Hall on the 17th April 2024.

  • Douglas White
2 min read
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Political manifestos on energy solutions ‘underwhelming’

The energy crisis has worsened SA’s existing economic challenges, prompting ratings agencies, the IMF and SARB to flag load-shedding as a significant barrier to recovery

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
Eskom has announced a staggering loss of R23.9 billion for the financial year ended March 2023. (Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images)

Eskom records R23.9 billion loss

Eskom acting chief executive Calib Cassim says Eskom expects to see an improvement in its financials in 2025

  • Eyaaz
3 min read