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South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., has requested a 36% increase in electricity tariffs for its 2026 financial year, according to Bloomberg. The request was submitted to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), with Eskom citing that previous price hikes have been “inadequate” to cover its escalating financial needs. Eskom, burdened with heavy debt and facing declining revenue, has been striving for years to provide stable electricity for the largest economy in Africa. The embattled utility, responsible for providing the majority of the country’s electricity, has seen prices triple over the past 14 years. Burdened…
Reddit is bringing machine learning-powered translations to more than 35 new locales in Europe, Asia and Latin America in a move designed to open the largely English-centric social network to more users. The service comes nearly five months after Reddit first introduced site-wide translation for French-speakers, though the company had previously enabled users to translate individual posts across several languages. Reddit already allows users to stipulate their preferred content language for post recommendations, as well as set their display language which translates the Reddit interface itself. Today’s announcement follows seven months after Reddit went public, and although the company has…
“We are likely to continue to trade in a R17.20/R17.40 range for now,” said Andre Cilliers, currency strategist at TreasuryONE. On Thursday South Africa-focused investors will shift their focus to August producer inflation figures, which will shed further light on the extent to which price pressures are easing. This article was originally published by a www.cnbcafrica.com . Read the Original article here. .
The 2024 Toyota South African Championships lived up to its promise by delivering outstanding displays of horsemanship throughout the five-day event at Kyalami Park Club. From the initial warm-up sessions to the thrilling finale, the competition showcased the skill and talent of adult riders, ranging from the 90cm grades to the prestigious Toyota SA Adult Championship 1.50 class. Read more: Fourways equestrian goes from pony rider to championship The highlight of the event came on September 1, when Thomas van Rijckevorsel, astride Capital My Lady, emerged victorious, edging out current Toyota Triple Crown leader Ronnie Healy on Cornet’s Mandarino in a…
Johannesburg South Africa has proposed changing the name of one of its iconic streets – Sandton Drive – to Leila Khaled Drive. The Johannesburg Municipality proposal last week has generated widespread discussion, with both support and opposition from various sectors of the community. As a member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Leila Khaled gained notoriety for the 1969 hijacking of TWA flight 840 and the 1970 attempt to hijack El Al flight 219. She was arrested though later released during a hostage exchange. The United States Consulate is situated on Sandton Drive. The US considers the PFLP to be…
Unprecedented progress that poses new challenges, increased attention to the environment in which one eats, and a focus on diseases with a broad impact but where nutrition is still neglected have motivated the updates to nutritional guidelines that were presented in Milan, Italy, during the 46th Congress of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN).Nutrition in DementiaElisabet Rothenberg, a professor of geriatric nutrition at the Department of Health Sciences at Kristianstad University in Kristianstad, Sweden, presented the updates to the ESPEN guidelines on nutrition and hydration in dementia, which were published in June 2024. The updates include 40…
Manchester United opener the 2024/25 Europa League campaign on Wednesday, taking on Twente.At Old Trafford on Wednesday night the Europa League begins for Manchester United – who will enter the fixture frustrated after a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.It’s a game which will mean a lot to Erik ten Hag, facing his boyhood club which he played for and managed.The United boss has already admitted he’d rather play someone else as he does not want to hurt his former club – but he will just have to.A strong start is needed to progress comfortably in this new revamped Europa League…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle in secret talks with key Royal member as they seek return Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly have connections with a key royal family member who is helping them return to the family fold. According to a latest report, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are seeking the support of Sarah Ferguson, ex-wife of Prince Andrew, to help them rebuild their relationships within the royal family. Sources have told Closer Magazine that the duo has zeroed in on Sarah, the Duchess of York, as a potential “royal ally.”“Sarah is in a really good position right now,” the…
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South Africa’s coalition government hits early hurdle Financial Times This article was originally published by a news.google.com . Read the Original article here. .