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Johannesburg municipal service delivery crisis

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Johannesburg water supply facing severe constraints and infrastructure issues

Johannesburg is experiencing a severe crisis in essential municipal services, characterized by infrastructure failure and financial instability. The Joburg Crisis Alliance (JCA), a coalition of residents and activists, h

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Weather disruptions and utility outages in Africa

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Kenya Power announces scheduled outages in Nairobi, Nandi, and Nyeri

In late September 2026, several African nations faced weather-related disruptions. The Kenya Red Cross advised residents in Kirinyaga and Embu counties to prepare for potential El Niño conditions, including flooding and

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Ekurhuleni municipality independent power procurement

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Ekurhuleni Municipality launches 25 MW solar project in South Africa

The City of Ekurhuleni has been authorized to procure up to 2,400MW of new generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under a Ministerial Determination. This initiative aims to increase energy security a

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South African SASSA beneficiary grievances

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: SASSA grants and cost of living challenges in South Africa

Beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have reported various financial and administrative hardships. During an oversight visit in Cape Town, pensioners raised grievances regarding long queues,

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Gupta Power Infrastructure Limited money laundering probe

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Gupta Power Infrastructure Limited bank accounts frozen by ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen 139 bank accounts belonging to Gupta Power Infrastructure Limited (GPIL) as part of a money laundering investigation in India. This action follows raids conducted on October 5

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South African digital infrastructure and energy tensions

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: South Africa prioritizes battery storage and gas power to stabilize grid

South Africa is experiencing a significant expansion of its digital infrastructure, driven by investments from major technology firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Equinix. This growth is linked to the country’s efforts

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