Eskom arrests suspected coal-swapping thief

State-owned power utility Eskom says the security investigation team at its Arnot power station has arrested a truck driver, who is suspected of having participated in the swapping out of coal destined for the power station with lower-quality product. On June 8, a tactical team spotted a truck loaded with coal to be delivered to Arnot entering a coal yard …

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Volkswagen, Isuzu pour cold water on South Africa’s EV ambitions

Volkswagen and Isuzu Motors have expressed skepticism about South Africa’s plans to develop electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle industries. While the government in February announced that automakers will be allowed to claim a 150% tax deduction on investment in facilities to make the vehicles, the local heads of both companies said they’ll stay focused on internal combustion engine vehicles. Read More …

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Morocco: Casablanca Desalination Plant, Strategic Facility to Secure Drinking Water Supplies for Entire Region, Says Official

MAP The Casablanca desalination plant, the construction of which was launched on Monday by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, is an extremely strategic project for strengthening and securing the drinking water supply for the entire region, emphasized Tarik Hammane, Managing Director of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE).  Read More AllAfrica News: Environment

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Uganda Holds Rates at 10.25% (Highest Since 2017).

🎙Uganda Banks Embrace ESG Framework: Deputy Governor Discusses Sustainability. 🎙Uganda Holds Rates at 10.25% (Highest Since 2017). 🎙World Bank Approves $1.2 Billion for Kenya (Fiscal & Climate). 🎙$300 Million Boosts Seeds & Inputs for Small Farmers in Kenya, Tanzania & Nigeria. 🎙Agri-Data Platform Gro Intelligence Shuts Down. share more_vert Read More Good Morning Africa

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