The Forum of Limpopo Entrepreneurs (Fole) has slammed Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Ernest Rachoene’s decision to appeal a high court order reinstating Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO Gabriel Maluleke and the agency’s board. Siviko Mabunda, a Fole secretary, said the move proved that Rachoene and Premier Phophi Ramathuba wanted to “milk RAL through… Continue reading Business Forum Slams Limpopo MEC Ernest Rachoene For Appealing RAL Court Order
Author: MAHASHA RAMPEDI
Nigerian High Commission Calls For Improved Nigeria-SA Trade Relations
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has called for an improved regulatory framework and a visa regime to “scale up” trade and other relations between the two countries and their citizens. Ambassador Alexander Temitope Ajayi, the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, has urged the business community and ordinary people in both countries… Continue reading Nigerian High Commission Calls For Improved Nigeria-SA Trade Relations
Shivambu Expected ‘To Build MK Structures, Craft Policies’ After Quitting EFF
Former EFF Deputy President Floyd Shivambu is expected to build Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) structures and craft policies as part of preparations for him to occupy a senior leadership role, said MK party insiders. They said Julius Malema’s former right-hand-man was recruited to also attract the youth and black professionals, as MK President Jacob Zuma… Continue reading Shivambu Expected ‘To Build MK Structures, Craft Policies’ After Quitting EFF
Goodman Mitileni Touted As Next Mopani ANC Regional Chair
SOME ANC branches and leaders in Limpopo have vowed to block Norman Mashabane (Mopani) regional chairperson Pule Shayi’s quest for a third term, saying it would divide the party and destabilize service delivery in the district municipality. Instead, they said they wanted regional secretary Goodman Mitileni to take over because he was the best person… Continue reading Goodman Mitileni Touted As Next Mopani ANC Regional Chair
Ramathuba Accused Of ‘Trying To Distance Herself From Mathabatha Government’s Failures’
LIMPOPO Premier Phophi Ramathuba has been accused of making unrealistic promises and trying to distance herself from the failures of predecessor Stan Mathabatha’s government of which she was part for a decade. According to opposition parties and some ANC leaders, Ramathuba’s official opening of the Limpopo Legislature speech was “out of touch with reality” and… Continue reading Ramathuba Accused Of ‘Trying To Distance Herself From Mathabatha Government’s Failures’
India Exports Telecom Equipment To More Than 100 Countries Across The World
Currently, telecom equipment created and produced in India is exported to over 100 nations. The country exported telecom services and equipment worth more than US$18.2 billion last year. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is seeking to strengthen India’s bilateral cooperation with Africa, according to… Continue reading India Exports Telecom Equipment To More Than 100 Countries Across The World
Mashaba: ‘GNU Is A Partnership Between Criminal ANC and Dishonest DA’
ACTIONSA President Herman Mashaba has denounced President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), saying his party would never join it because it would mean working with a “criminal ANC”, and a “dishonest and arrogant” Democratic Alliance (DA) which pays lip service to the fight against corruption. The former Joburg mayor said the DA joined… Continue reading Mashaba: ‘GNU Is A Partnership Between Criminal ANC and Dishonest DA’
Mchunu: We Made Strides In Supplying Water Nationwide
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says his department has completed or made notable progress on most critical infrastructure projects nationwide, but communities are either getting water already or are set to get it early next year. In an exclusive interview with African Times on Friday last week (May 17) – shortly after inspecting projects… Continue reading Mchunu: We Made Strides In Supplying Water Nationwide
R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Kwazulu-Natal water utility Umgeni-Uthukela Water says it has expedited a R26 billion water project to alleviate crippling water shortages in the eThekwini Municipality and other parts of the province. Spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo says the Umkhomazi Dam project will solve the water crisis that has left millions of residents without the precious liquid for many years. … Continue reading R26 Billion Kwazulu-Natal Water Project Expedited
Minister Set To Visit Giyani Bulk Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is expected to visit Giyani in Limpopo to see progress made by the new contractors who turned around the controversial R4.1 billion Bulk Water Project. According to Mchunu’s office, the minister will visit the project on April 22 and 23. Last month, African Times reported that contractors had made… Continue reading Minister Set To Visit Giyani Bulk Water Project