South African utility Eskom begins search for new boss as CEO quits

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African state power utility Eskom’s CEO André de Ruyter has resigned, the company said on Wednesday, marking the 11th boss to have left the company in just over a decade. Saddled with creaking coal-fired power stations and a mountain of debt, Eskom has struggled for years to meet electricity demand […] …
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Industry renewal creates 100k jobs

Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor Key highlights Firms defy external shocks Capacity utilisation jumps to 66% Local goods dominate shelf space Manufacturing exports soar Sectoral GDP up 3% Value chain strategy yields dividends IMPROVED ease of doing business under the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa has rejuvenated the country’s manufacturing industry leading to the creation […] …
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Government pushes for year-end completion of Lupane Hospital

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter Government is pushing for the completion of Lupane Provincial Hospital —the first ever referral health institution in Matabeleland North Province — by the end of next year. The hospital remains among the Second Republic’s top priorities and tremendous progress continues to be reported. It is among the visible developments that […] …
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Devolution funds: Perfect tonic for development

Midlands Bureau Chief DEVOLUTION funds being utilised by Mberengwa Rural District Council in the Midlands province have changed the face of the district with a state-of-art clinic recently commissioned among other key projects. Since 2019, the rural district has received more than $400 million in devolution funds from the Government. Acting chief executive officer of […] …
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$1bn set aside for Beitbridge VID construction

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau GOVERNMENT continues to breathe new life into Beitbridge and has since committed $1 billion to resume work on the construction of a new Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) depot in the border town as part of efforts to decongest the modernised border post. Presently, VID services are being offered at Beitbridge Border […] …
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Massive empowerment for Insiza footballers

Ricky Zililo in Filabusi AT least 200 youths from Insiza District wards, who took part in a football tournament meant to encourage young people to register to vote in next year’s elections, will benefit from cattle worth US$30 000. Farai Taruvinga, the Zanu-PF Insiza North legislator availed US$60 000 to Insiza Grassroots Sports Development (IGSD) […] …
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