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SOE giants set to create black industrialists
National power utility Eskom is expanding procurement opportunities for South African businesses, anticipating increased electricity demand. CEO Dan Marokane an
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
Has the by-election changed things for Clacton?
Count Binface gets almost 10,000 votes in Clacton by-election
Farage faces renewed watchdog probe after Clacton by-election victory
‘A piece of our history’: Untouched Roman shipwreck discovered off Italy
More than 160 people killed in Colombia’s strongest earthquake in years
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years is back in the U.S.
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By Africa Front Staff
INSIDE STORY: How Eskom was turned around, told by those who steered it
The three men who righted the nation’s power utility were all on stage at a Unisa event and told the tale of an unlikely turnaround in their own words.
By Africa Front Staff
Cuba marks 100th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth amid energy crisis
Cubans are facing food and water shortages, and chronic power cuts, exacerbated by a US oil embargo, with some asking whether his successors are up to the job.
By Africa Front Staff
Timelapse video shows total solar eclipse in Spain
Timelapse videos from Mallorca and Arcos de las Salinas show the moon passing directly between the Earth and the sun to produce a rare total solar eclipse.
By Africa Front Staff
Once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse sweeps across Europe
The moon passed directly in front of the sun Wednesday, briefly turning day into twilight as crowds from Iceland to Spain looked up in awe at the rare celestial
By Africa Front Staff
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
By Africa Front Staff
'Event of the century': Total solar eclipse draws visitors to sleepy European villages
Eclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first tota
By Africa Front Staff
‘First of our lives’: Thousands race for best spot in Spain to watch total solar eclipse (3/4)
Thousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains we
By Africa Front Staff
Rare total solar eclipse to cross Europe
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
By Africa Front Staff
Solar eclipse: "Never look at it without eye protection"
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely
By Africa Front Staff
Solar eclipse: A rare show that reveals scientific secrets
Parts of northern Spain are set to turn from day to night as the Moon blocks out the Sun. Millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the no
By Africa Front Staff
Total solar eclipse darkens sky in Spain – video
A total solar eclipse darkened the sky over the Javalambre observatory in the Spanish town of Arcos de las Salinas on 12 August Continue reading...
By Africa Front Staff
Solar eclipse visible over Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in London – video
People gathered to watch a partial solar eclipse in central London. The eclipse, which reached more than 90% coverage in the UK, was western Europe's first tota
By Africa Front Staff
Women need access to power, not a seat
South Africa has become good at counting women in leadership. We count how many women sit on boards, how many occupy executive positions and how many have enter
By Africa Front Staff
Omoda C7 SHS: Big power, tiny thirst
The Omoda C7 SHS, featuring Chery Group's Super Hybrid System, proves that electrified vehicles excel in urban environments. This review explores its driving mo
By Africa Front Staff
Power of Women 2026 nominations are now open
The Mail & Guardian is calling for nominations for the Power of Women 2026, an initiative celebrating extraordinary women whose work, leadership, and ideas are
By Africa Front Staff
UNKINDEST CUT: Cold snap exposes the obvious — Joburg’s power grid can’t cope
City Power’s customer calls averaged between 2,000 and 3,700 in July. They hit 6,000 this week as Joburg experienced some of its coldest temperatures of the yea
By Africa Front Staff
Millions gather to watch as solar eclipse plunges swathe of Spain into darkness
Millions of spectators – tourists and locals alike – gathered in parks and cities across Spain to see Wednesday's total solar eclipse, the first of its kind in
By Africa Front Staff
Thousands watch partial solar eclipse in north of Algeria
It was in a zone that experience almost 98 per cent of totality as the moon passed between the Earth and the sun.
By Africa Front Staff
Empowering women: A call to acknowledge structural barriers and caregiving labour
The mental load of caregiving, and unequal burdens of household chores and responsibilities, often begin from early on, as girls absorb messaging and expectatio
By Africa Front Staff
The women holding power to account
As South Africa celebrates Women's Day, discover the influential women leading the Madlanga commission of inquiry, investigating political interference, corrupt
By Africa Front Staff
Watch – More than 1,200 City Power outages in two weeks leave Joburg buckling
Watch – More than 1,200 City Power outages in two weeks leave Joburg buckling
By Africa Front Staff
WFP warns powerful El Niño could push millions into hunger
The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year,
By Africa Front Staff
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee condemns ‘Israeli terrorists’ for siege of West Bank homes
Dozens of Israeli settlers have trapped two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes for days, cutting off food, water and electricity. Their actions even
By Africa Front Staff
Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes
Settlers and soldiers cut off water and electricity to homes, and block medical care in campaign of terror Israeli militants have besieged two Palestinian famil
By Africa Front Staff
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
By Africa Front Staff
AFTER THE BELL: Why my hope is springing eternal … once again
Suddenly, we’ve swung from despair to hope, with Transnet’s recovery, surging gold and platinum prices, a stronger rand and no load shedding, suggesting we coul
By Africa Front Staff
Desperate search for earthquake survivors
In Colombia, rescuers hold out hope that they can still find more survivors in the rubble following a powerful earthquake that rocked the country. NBC News’ Geo
By Africa Front Staff
‘Unprecedented’ rain kills five in Japan as thousands stranded at airport
Evacuation orders issued for 400,000 after flooding, landslide warnings and power outages in Chiba prefecture At least five people have died in eastern Japan af
By Africa Front Staff
'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
By Africa Front Staff
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
By Africa Front Staff
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
By Africa Front Staff
Mainland Europe's first total eclipse since 2006
We’re just hours away from a rare celestial event: a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn to night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely b
By Africa Front Staff
Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona
By Africa Front Staff
What can we learn from eclipses?
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona
By Africa Front Staff
Total eclipse plunges Spain’s Segovia into darkness for 59 seconds of wonder (4/4)
A total solar eclipse on Wednesday plunged Spain’s Segovia into daytime darkness for 59 seconds. Perched high up on the city's iconic cathedral bell tower, loca
By Africa Front Staff
Eclipse: Europe falls into darkness as millions watch
Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Icelan
By Africa Front Staff
The week around the world in 20 pictures
Wildfires rage in Europe and the US, an earthquake rocks Colombia, Russian strikes in Ukraine and a solar eclipse – the past seven days as captured by the world
By Africa Front Staff
Land Rover Defender 110 D350 – an icon
The Land Rover Defender 110 D350 is more than just a car; it's an adventure vehicle with a personality. This review explores its powerful 3.0-litre inline-six t
By Africa Front Staff
Hundreds still missing in Colombia as desperation grips earthquake rescue effort
CALI/PEREIRA, Colombia, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Hopes of finding more survivors of the powerful earthquake that rocked Colombia early this week were fading on Thursd
By Africa Front Staff
AI could transform African agriculture but access remains a major challenge
Senior FAO official for Africa Meshack Malo described artificial intelligence as a powerful tool for farmers, stressing the need for Africa datasets, language m
By Africa Front Staff
Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa
Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. Also, Zambian President H
By Africa Front Staff
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in
By Africa Front Staff
How Evelyn’s grief and adversity led her into the taxi business
Evelyn Onalenna Direng's journey from loss to empowerment in the male-dominated taxi industry showcases how resilience and determination can redefine success an
By Africa Front Staff
Editorial: Beyond the headlines
In this special Women's Day edition, editor Lesego Chepape reflects on the powerful stories of South African women, highlighting their honesty, courage, and the
By Africa Front Staff
The woman who believes words can change lives
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mo Senne discovered the true power of communication, transforming it from mere media coverage into a vital tool for connecting tho
By Africa Front Staff
Fifa executives rally behind Infantino despite commercial plan fiasco
Gianni Infantino’s position as world football’s most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain p
By Africa Front Staff
Cameroon: President Biya changes communication strategy during Geneva stay
It comes as Biya's absence from Cameroon since 7 June 2026 has fuelled debate over what the opposition is describing as a power vacuum.
