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The Johannesburg Zoo has called on city residents to donate leaves for its tallest, shortest and fattest inhabitants. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/lzPmACD

Industrial group Hudaco said on Friday while load shedding weighed on its operations in its half-year to end-March, strong demand for items such as alternative energy and gas helped lift profits. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/v1OnFRf

Revix, A South African cryptocurrency investment company, has frozen 24% of their customer's crypto assets owing to trouble with one of their primary service providers. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/swiUIeG

Upbeat Wallabies coach Eddie Jones on Friday said he intends to kick off his reign by creating history against world champions South Africa in Pretoria in a week's time, with a winning mentality key to his new-look Australia. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/9fDF0IH

A Free State woman who worked for a law firm allegedly stole R2 million from her employer and shared the money with her ex-boyfriend. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/cPr0xns

Cash, a Polo Vivo and a bottle of 15-year-old whisky are some of the items attached to a preservation order in a case in which a police officer was allegedly offered a R200 000 bribe to make a docket disappear while they were investigating municipal corruption. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ov5cILx

A 26-year-old police constable in Cape Town was arrested on Wednesday for defeating the ends of justice. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/6DZ7zoe

Almost 30 years since the dawn of democracy, Diepkloof hostel still doesn't have electricity or dignified ablution facilities. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/LwgtY6D

The market valuation of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent of IndiGo, reached Rs 1 lakh crore mark on Wednesday and became the first airline to achieve this milestone. On Wednesday, the stock rallied 3.55 per cent to settle at Rs 2,619.85 apiece on the BSE. In intra-day trade, shares of the company jumped 4.12 per cent to hit its 52-week high of Rs 2,634.25. On the NSE, shares of the company climbed 3.61 per cent to end at Rs 2,621.10 per piece. Helped by a rally in the stock price, the company's market valuation surged to Rs 1,01,007.56 crore on the BSE. The stock has been rallying since Tuesday this week. So far this year, the airline stock has rallied 30.53 per cent on the BSE, against a 5 per cent jump in the benchmark Sensex. An overall optimistic trend in the equity market also helped the rally in the stock. The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 499.39 points or 0.79 per cent to settle at its lifetime closing high of 63,915.42 on Wednesday. During the day, the index jumped 634.4

A complaint about bare-breasted women depicted in Mzansi Magic's new drama Shaka iLembe has been dismissed by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA). from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/PzB83fI

The cars include a Porsche Panamera GTS Sport, a Porsche Cayenne S Coupe, a Grand Cherokee SRT and a Lamborghini Urus. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/HvLtcOW

Markets watchdog Sebi on Wednesday decided to revamp its complaint redressal system as part of efforts to strengthen the investor grievance handling mechanism. At its meeting here, the Sebi board cleared various measures to boost the investor grievance handling mechanism and linking SCORES (Sebi Complaint Redress System) with the Online Dispute Resolution Mechanism. It would also look at reducing timelines, introducing auto-routing of the complaint to concerned regulated entities, and auto-escalation of complaints in case of non-adherence to the prescribed timelines by the regulated entity. Among others, Sebi, in a release after the board meeting, said it would also provide two levels of review. The first review would be by the designated body if the investor is dissatisfied with the resolution provided by the regulated entity concerned. The second review would be done by Sebi if the investor is still dissatisfied after the first review. Linking SCORES with Online Dispute Resoluti

While the national government is unable or unwilling to deliver services to Western Cape citizens, local and provincial authorities are able to correct this, the DA claims. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/icEYAxV

"What is in no doubt is that policy is going to have to remain tight for a little bit longer than actually the market had been pricing," the Reserve Bank governor. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/SgB5pJR

Test cricket in winter? That could be the answer to South Africa's limited red-ball commitments between now and the end of the ICC's FTP in 2027. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/MbwsL1B

More than 50 rhino horns have been stolen from a stockpile in the North West. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/Mevl0WT

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is taking stock of the damage to road, electricity and water infrastructure after a tornado hit the province from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/v4hJtyV

In 2013, Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky pulled off one of the greatest Wimbledon shocks when he demolished Roger Federer on Centre Court. This year, he is fighting in the war in Ukraine, 2 500km away. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/KIfwu9c

US-based investment firm GQG Partners and other investors have bought stake worth over $900 million in Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Adani Green Energy, according to sources. The investors acquired stake from the Adani family, people familiar with the matter said. Adani Enterprises, the flagship of billionaire Gautam Adani, saw 1.8 crore shares traded in a single block on Wednesday. Adani Green Energy had a total of 11.4 lakh shares change hands in 24 large trades. The block deal for Adani Enterprises was transacted at Rs 2,300. For Adani Green, the trades were priced at Rs 920 rupees. Adani Group stocks were among the top gainers as both Sensex and Nifty achieved an all-time high in early trade today. Earlier this year, GQG Partners had invested $1.9 billion in the Adani Group. The investment firm has increased its stake by over 400 million since then, according to sources.   (Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)

Since January this year, 3 997 pregnancies - involving 10- to 19-year-olds - were recorded, says the provincial health department. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/RSPzgkl

Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi is looking for a "fresh start" after cutting ties with the Bulls by mutual agreement, according to the World Cup-winning Springbok's agent. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2MXeUfa

SA's top poultry body has confirmed two Mpumalanga farms experienced an outbreak of the highly infectious H7 avian flu strain, which is different from the H5N1 one that wiped out more than a million birds in the Western Cape the past few months. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/S1gedF5

What will the taxpayer get for their "mandatory prepayment" into the National Health Insurance fund? Neil Kirby and Helen Michael explain. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/lrsbtFA

The merger of housing finance major HDFC with the country's largest private lender HDFC Bank will be effective from July 1, HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh said today. The boards of HDFC and the private bank will meet on June 30 post to clear and approve the merger, Parekh told reporters here. The merger of the corporation with HDFC Bank will be effective July 1, Mr Parekh said. HDFC vice-chairman and CEO Keki Mistry said that the stock delisting of the corporation will be effective from July 13. Termed as the biggest transaction in India's corporate history, HDFC Bank on April 4 last year agreed to take over the biggest domestic mortgage lender in a deal valued at about USD 40 billion, creating a financial services titan. The proposed entity will have a combined asset base of around Rs 18 lakh crore. Once the deal is effective, HDFC Bank will be 100 per cent owned by public shareholders, and existing shareholders of HDFC will own 41 per cent of the bank. Every HDFC sharehol

The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary army outfit, will continue its operations with 'partners and friends', including in African countries such as Mali and the Central African Republic. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/aj2UtL7

Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is breathing on his own again as he continues his road to recovery. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/sENQ5e2

Brace yourselves in the Western Cape. The South African Weather Service has issued two weather warnings as the province prepares for more inclement weather. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/6D0AkMf

Global internet group Naspers said on Tuesday it is pressing ahead with its open-ended share buyback scheme, eyeing a removal of its complex cross-holding structure with subsidiary Prosus later in 2023 which will allow this to continue. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/INlbDCA

The Makana Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape says there has been a significant decrease in the levels of E.coli bacteria in its water systems. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/TZI9EGx

Russia sought to restore calm after an aborted mutiny by Wagner Group mercenaries over the weekend, while Western allies assessed how President Vladimir Putin might reassert authority and what it could mean for the war in Ukraine. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/75ADh8r

Tuesday marks a significant battle in the ongoing public war being waged against amaBhungane by the Moti Group and Zunaid Moti personally. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/HX2DPOu

Former Maritzburg United mentor Fadlu Davids has embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining Raja Club Athletic as the assistant to head coach Josef Zinnbauer. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/5WBjV0k

Equity benchmark indices gained in early trade on Monday after falling in the previous two trading sessions, amid buying in index heavyweights ITC, ICICI Bank and Infosys. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 91.03 points to 63,070.40 points in early trade. The NSE Nifty advanced 39.30 points to 18,704.80 points. From the Sensex pack, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Titan, Nestle, ICICI Bank and Infosys were the biggest gainers. Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, HDFC, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank and NTPC were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul quoted in the green while Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong traded lower. The US markets ended in negative territory on Friday. "Intra-day, the market may witness a choppy ride as the recent interest rate hike by the BoE and the US Fed hinting at two more rate hikes this year coupled with mounting Chinese growth fears point towards a challenging environment for the globa

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das has said that within a month of the recall order, more than two-thirds of the Rs 2,000 currency notes have returned to the system. In a surprise move, but as part of the clean note policy, the Reserve Bank had on May 19 ordered the recall of the Rs 2,000 banknotes worth around R 3.62 lakh crore. On June 8, announcing the second monetary policy review of the fiscal, Das had said around Rs 1.8 lakh crore worth of the Rs 2,000 notes have been returned, accounting for approximately 50 per cent of the notes in circulation as of March 31, of which 85 per cent were in deposits and the rest in exchange. "More than two-thirds or Rs 2.41 lakh crore worth of the Rs 3.62 lakh crore (as of March 31, 2023) of the now-recalled 2000 banknotes have come back to the system as of mid-last week," Governor Das told PTI Bhasha in an interview at the RBI headquarters last week. Of the total money that has come back to the system, as much as 85 per cent are

Limpopo police have arrested a 71-year old man for the brutal alleged murder of his 26-year-old son at Mentz village near Mankweng on Saturday morning. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3zZK6Rg

Hikers found human remains in California's Mount San Antonio area, local authorities said, around the same area where British actor Julian Sands went missing five months ago. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/5O6pDsH

Live by Design is a weekly News24 column by Dr Helena Dolny and Mapi Mhlangu on mortality and the conversations around it. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/xE5UbdJ

A 34-year-old man has been arrested after lion bones were found in his luggage at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/MuT56D0

A startup has launched a stokvel platform for you and 11 other people to pay off a solar installation in 12 months. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ChQHgO0

Sex workers along the R103, near Heidelberg, have claimed the spot where Bongiwe Skosana's body was found this week was a dumping ground for murderers. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZJkOXiH

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says they are on track with their preparations for the upcoming Rugby Championship. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/VUW5T9K

A 'catastrophic implosion', such as that believed to have destroyed the Titan submersible, would have happened with incredible force and speed given the crushing water pressure on the floor of the ocean. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/Q3Rf1ig

Titanic director and renowned deep-sea explorer James Cameron said many warnings were ignored about the safety of the tourist submersible that imploded near the famous shipwreck, killing five people. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/06iYlav

South African veteran Lee-Anne Pace fired four of her five birdies on the back nine at Baltusrol on Thursday to grab a one-shot lead in the Women's PGA Championship. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZBb7UyT

Australia's internet safety watchdog on Thursday threatened to fine Twitter for failing to tackle online abuse, saying Elon Musk's takeover had coincided with a spike in "toxicity and hate". from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/snlYgf2

Blue Bulls Rugby Union president Willem Strauss has implored the team's fan base to keep the faith, despite a difficult season. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/UNekWwM

Mr Price's slower approach to combatting load shedding has come back to haunt it, with the value retailer reporting that only just over a third of its core business was covered by back-up power when power interruptions intensified from the end of September. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/VnKfZdm

Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised its forecast for India's economic growth to 6.3 per cent for current fiscal year 2023-24 from 6 per cent it had predicted previously. This is primarily because of a stronger outturn in the first quarter and near-term momentum. The growth forecast compares with 7.2 per cent GDP expansion in FY23. In the previous fiscal year (FY22), the economy had grown 9.1 per cent. "India's economy has been showing broad-based strength - with GDP up by 6.1 per cent year-on-year in 1Q23 (January-March) and autosales, PMI surveys and credit growth remaining robust in recent months - and we have raised our forecast for the fiscal year ending in March 2024 (FY23-24) by 0.3 percentage points to 6.3 per cent," the rating agency said. Fitch had in March lowered its forecast for 2023-24 to 6 per cent from 6.2 per cent citing headwinds from elevated inflation and interest rates along with subdued global demand. For 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years, it est

Complaints about surging living costs predated those about higher interest rates and the South African Reserve Bank first and foremost had to protect the local buying power of the rand, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/SXuemhp

Veteran utility back Ruan Pienaar has extended his stay at the Cheetahs by another season. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/nLSU4hJ

Indian stock indices traded positively on Wednesday morning, tracking firm cues from overseas peers and indications that the US may avoid a recession. Sensex and Nifty were 0.2-0.3 per cent higher at the time of writing this report. "In tune with the International Yoga Day, the market is slowly stretching both ways, without any sharp up or down moves. However, the broad market trend is up," said VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services. "Globally markets are bullish even when global growth is sluggish. The reason for this bullish trend is that the US recession, which markets had discounted last year, didn't happen and there are indications that the US might avoid a recession. So, markets are correcting the wrong discounting of last year," Vijayakumar added. Strong fundamentals including a firm GDP outlook, moderate inflation and strong purchases by foreign investors are positive for the markets. The domestic stock indices are n

Benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex hitting its lifetime high of 63,588.31, amid buying in index majors HDFC twins and Reliance Industries. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 146 points to 63,473.70 in early trade. The NSE Nifty advanced 37 points to 18,853.70. Later, the BSE benchmark jumped 260.61 points to reach its all-time peak of 63,588.31. The benchmark reached the milestone after a gap of nearly seven months. On December 1 last year, the Sensex hit its intra-day record peak of 63,583.07. From the Sensex pack, Power Grid, UltraTech Cement, HDFC Bank, Wipro, HDFC, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services, and Reliance Industries were the major gainers. Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, and Asian Paints were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Tokyo quoted in the green, while Seoul, Shanghai, and Hong Kong were trading lower. The US markets ended lower on Tuesday.

Cricket South Africa has announced that New Zealand will tour these shores later this year for limited overs series against the Proteas Women. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/6xRDpyl

Two people are expected to appear in a Western Cape court in connection with a R27-million corruption investigation. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/xUdcAeJ

SABC group CEO Madoda Mxakwe is leaving his position at the end of June, making him the first person to complete a full five-year contract at the helm of the troubled broadcaster in 15 years. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/6Ji2eyq

Vladimir Putin suffers from ghost pains related to the collapse of the Soviet Union. His war on Ukraine is an attempt to recreate an empire. And South Africa’s failure to recognise that, has felled the country’s peace mission, writes Pieter du Toit. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/QCGWIYP

Mining and building materials group Afrimat has inked a roughly R1 billion deal to acquire the SA unit of the world's largest building materials group Holcim. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/e0ERxSX

Standard Bank's impairment charges have grown by almost 50% as some customers struggle to meet their debt obligations in full. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/vbOIx6D

Bafana Bafana legendary striker Shaun Bartlett has put pen-to-paper on a fresh two-year deal with Cape Town Spurs to remain as head coach until 2025. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/GxIVCbY

City Power has implemented an "emergency shutdown" at the Ontdekkers substation following a fire on Sunday night. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/C8ZhYQy

The State Bank of India (SBI) has released a report explaining how the recent withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes could boost bank deposits, repayment of loans, and even the GDP of the country. The report said the withdrawal was a precision strike and suggested that UPI could be the new Rs 2,000 note.  According to SBI, the share of Rs 2,000 notes in value terms was at 10.8% as on March 2023. Around 1.8 lakh crore of Rs 2,000 notes were returned to the system where 85% or Rs 1.5 lakh crore were received as deposits and the rest were exchanged for smaller denominations. “Even as Rs 1.5 lakh crore of Rs 2000-rupee notes has been deposited at the banks …This implies that the amount spent/exchanged by people over the counter is ~ Rs 60,000 crore (Rs 1.5 lakh crores net of Rs 90,000 crore decline in currency in circulation ~Rs 60,000 crores) …this could also result in a bank deposit boost, repayment of loans boost, consumption boost, RBI retail CBDC boost and a possible GDP boost…,” the report s

Derick Hougaard's condition remains critical as the former Springbok flyhalf fights for his life in a Pretoria hospital. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pg6Bv1m

Ultimately, new members of Cabinet must be judged not on their titles, but on their delivery and how this improves the lives of all South Africans, writes Busisiwe Mavuso. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/eIdNCyD

The first tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2023-24 will open for subscription today. The bond scheme, backed by the central government, has set the issue price at Rs 5,926 per gram of gold. The SGBs will be available for subscription till Friday, June 23, with a settlement date of June 29, as per the Finance Ministry.  Investors, who book their subscription online using digital payment mode, will get an additional Rs 50 discount. The gold bonds issued by the Reserve Bank of India, will be paid at a fixed rate of 2.5 per cent a year, payable twice a year on the nominal value. The final interest is payable along with the principal at the time of maturity. The second tranche of this year's sovereign gold bonds will be available from September 11 to 15. SGBs are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Central Government as an alternative to buying physical gold. The scheme was first introduced by the government in November 2015 under the Gold Monetisation Scheme. The gold bon

Eastern Cape police are investigating two inquests after a Mthatha Flying Squad officer allegedly shot himself dead over the weekend moments after his cousin was found dead. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ut1PZ7U

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has urged parents to get more involved in their children's lives after the province recorded 26 515 adolescent pregnancies of young girls aged 10 to 19 between April and December last year. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/2arCPdb

The Department of Transport has announced that the country's only driving licence card machine is back up and running after breaking down last month. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/71zqVbJ

From overcoming crippling stages of load shedding back home to potentially landing contracts with multinational brands, SA tech companies flew the country's flag high at Europe's biggest tech show. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/E8wRGdB

A recycling company is using technology to enable South Africans to convert recyclable materials into credit that can be used to buy shares and more from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/TCiHMop

A great deal still remains unknown about the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme. What is clear is that the impact will be profound, as medical schemes are fundamentally sidelined, writes Neil Kirby. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/LVt0gqJ

Suspended deputy police commissioner Francinah Vuma adamant to return to job after arbitration ruling vindicates her. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/URQAEf5

Two-time champions West Indies and 1996 winners Sri Lanka are among 10 teams competing for the final two spots at this year's Cricket World Cup in India. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/OWU0uxN

The Limpopo government has approved 587 initiation schools for the 2023 winter season which started on 16 June. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/bVUfgzx

SA ranks second in the world for building catamarans. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/QEIn5Ob

Lions are once again roaring in the heart of the Zulu nation in Babanango, KwaZulu-Natal, where two males have been reintroduced to the area after about 150 years. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/QWGpD3s

England captain Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was "no surprise" to teammate Jonny Bairstow. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/vDKaUt4

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed at fresh lifetime highs today following gains in banking, financial and capital goods stocks amid a firm trend in the global market. A strengthening rupee and foreign capital inflows further bolstered sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE index zoomed 466.95 points or 0.74 per cent to settle at a record closing high of 63,384.58. During the day, it rallied 602.73 points or 0.95 per cent to 63,520.36. The NSE Nifty climbed 137.90 points or 0.74 per cent to end at its lifetime peak of 18,826. Buying in index major Reliance Industries and HDFC twins also helped the markets to rebound. Bajaj Finserv was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.21 per cent, followed by Titan, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HUL, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra. Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, Power Grid and Tech Mahindra were the laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo,

In 2022, Nomhle Ngwenya became the youngest PhD graduate at the University of the Witwatersrand's science faculty. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/fosOFD3

The GST Council on July 11 will discuss some more measures to tighten the noose on fake registration and fraudulent generation of input tax credit (ITC) as it looks to check tax evasion, a top official said on Friday. "We are thinking of some other measures and we will take them through the due process of the law committee and GST council," Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Chairman Vivek Johri told reporters. The 50th meeting of the GST Council is scheduled on July 11. The Council will also discuss the GoM report on online gaming, casinos and horse racing and will circulate it to the states soon. The GoM submitted its report to the Council in December last year, but the Council has not taken it up for discussion. Further, the Council will also decide on a convenor for the Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai was the convenor of the panel and now with the change of Government in Karnataka, the Counci

Farmers say key sewage infrastructure is not being repaired or attended to by Ugu District Municipality. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/cMsxPKJ

“My youth is gone. I can't do the things I used to do anymore. I rely on someone to survive.” from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/kX86Mtw

Garsfontein police chased down and arrested three robbery suspects on the N3 highway, near the Marlboro off-ramp, in Johannesburg on Wednesday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/1fn4NIG

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India's largest renewable energy producer, has been ranked first in Asia and among the top 10 companies globally in the renewable energy sector by ISS ESG. AGEL is a subsidiary of the diversified Adani Group. ISS ESG is a leading global provider of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) research and ratings. ISS ESG's rankings are based on a comprehensive assessment of a company's ESG performance, including its environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance. AGEL has been placed in the 'Prime' (B+) band, recognising its robust ESG disclosure practices and high level of transparency. This achievement brings AGEL one step closer to its goal of being ranked among the top 10 ESG companies in the world in the electric utility sector by FY25. In FY23, AGEL was already ranked among the top 10 companies in the world in the Renewable Energy sector by Sustainalytics. AGEL is India's largest renewable energ

Even though he was hijacked at gunpoint and handcuffed in the back of a bakkie, all that Cape of Good Hope SPCA cadet inspector Nkosi Sindiwe could think about were the animals that need to be rescued in the future. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/TKC87bG

Although mop-up operations are under way after a storm battered the Western Cape on Wednesday, there is no sign of relief on Thursday as the downpours and gusts of wind continue to sow destruction. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/GMhkWPc

North West police have launched a manhunt for two awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from custody at the Stilfontein police holding cells this week. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/ugPModJ

Trucks have been looted and several roads have been blocked due to a service delivery protest in Diepkloof, Soweto. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/BbK63Hv

Wholesale price-based inflation rate declined by (-) 3.48 per cent in May, a 3-year low, on easing prices of food, fuel and manufactured items. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation rate has been in the negative territory for the second straight month. In April it was (-) 0.92 per cent. In May, 2022 WPI inflation was at 16.63 per cent. The May, 2023 data print of (-) 3.48 per cent is the lowest WPI print recorded since May 2020, when wholesale inflation was at (-) 3.37 per cent. Inflation in food articles eased to 1.51 per cent in May, against 3.54 per cent in April. "Decline in the rate of inflation in May, 2023 is primarily contributed by fall in prices of mineral oils, basic metals, food products, textiles, non-food articles, crude petroleum & natural gas, and chemical & chemical products," the commerce and industry ministry said today. Fuel and power basket inflation eased to (-) 9.17 per cent in May, from 0.93 per cent in April. In manufactured p

Disney has announced a price hike of 16.8% for its video streaming service in South Africa. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/cYT5F27

Africa can help accelerate global decarbonisation by hosting more of the world's energy-intensive industrial processes and powering them with renewable energy, writes Lara Williams. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/d0bAlXq

India's industrial production growth rose to 4.2 per cent in April from 1.7 per cent in March 2023, mainly due to good performance by the manufacturing and mining sectors, according to official data released on Monday. The factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) stood at 6.7 per cent in April 2022. As per the IIP data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the manufacturing sector's output grew 4.9 per cent in April 2023 against a 5.6 per cent expansion a year ago. Power generation declined 1.1 per cent in April 2023 compared to a growth of 11.8 per cent. Mining output, however, rose by 5.1 per cent during the month under review against a growth of 8.4 in the year-ago period. As per use-based classification, the capital goods segment recorded a 6.2 per cent growth in April compared to a 12 per cent expansion a year ago. Consumer durables output during the month declined by 3.5 per cent against a 7.2 per cent growth a

The Hawks in the Northern Cape are investigating the murder of a police officer who was shot dead while off duty, allegedly by a man who was involved in an altercation with the officer's tenant. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/9JQNM0W

SA's third-biggest mobile operator Telkom warned it wouldn't pay dividends for a fourth year, believing it prudent to first strengthen its balance sheet after suffering an annual loss of about two-thirds of its market value. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/hZD68M7

A ruby was sold at Sotheby's in New York on Thursday for $34.8 million (R646 million), setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. It was cut from a 101 carat rough stone discovered in July last year at the Montepeuz ruby mine in Mozambique. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/Cr195ab

Johnny Sexton is reportedly in hot water after admonishing South African referee Jaco Peyper and his assistants after last month's Champions Cup final. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/6xWSjwY

Zarza, a much-loved Staffordshire terrier, ended up at an animal hospital with a bite from a Mozambique spitting cobra on her snout. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/SBkHrTq

The Springboks sprang a surprise "41st member" selection in their Rugby Championship training squad over the weekend. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/q4pdavT

Black Girls Rising is a programme in South Africa that provides mentorship for girls aged between 12 and 18, enabling them to lead climate change efforts in their communities. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/zACf9eQ

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane and Donald Ramphadi secured Roland Garros titles in their respective events. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/3wVTB12

The Stormers are reportedly eager to sign to promising English utility back Ben Loader. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/kfg31EV

The South African Weather Services has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging waves and wind over some parts of the Western Cape. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/qeVZvQ4

SARS has a misunderstanding on many levels of what misrepresentation involves, writes Ernest Mazansky. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/YGNUACI

The City of Cape Town’s animal control unit has impounded 1 926 animals, including dogs, cats and livestock, from July last year to March this year. In 2021 for the same period, only 554 were impounded. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/EhM8brD

Chaotic scenes unfolded at the Harry Gwala Stadium on Friday when gunshots rang out at the conclusion of the second ABC Motsepe Championship semi-final between Orbit College and Msinga United. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/nw8bANZ

Another police officer was killed on Friday in the line of duty, taking to seven the number of officers who died this week. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/TUDZ91r

Of roughly 18 000 runners who line up for the start of the 2023 Comrades Marathon in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, the largest contingent of international participants will come from India. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/yRVHFqd

While the Chinese statement said the nation was willing to boost bilateral ties with SA and jointly promote the interests of developing nations, it made no reference to the possibility of the BRIC summit being moved. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/MWljygB

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his partner, a North West teacher, in the presence of her 4-year-old child. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/mW3d47F

A total of 116 Russian athletes will line up at the start of the 2023 Comrades Marathon on Sunday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/HeWpa24

For small-scale fishers and coastal communities, every day is World Ocean Day, says eco-justice group The Green Connection. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/g0BGZDz

This year's top 12 Miss South Africa 2023 finalists are an impressive group and include a lawyer, a sports scientist, and a pharmacist. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/pXIBv1N

Parliament arson-accused Zandile Mafe's psychiatric assessment results have been sealed from the media and public to afford him time to discuss them with his lawyers. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/h0yrYlT

City Power says it's working around the clock to restore power at the Orlando switching station following extensive damage caused by a fire on the local feeder board. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/aei8AXj

Former Proteas batsman Daryll Cullinan has opened up about his recent battle with cancer. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/5Lz1m2f

A four-month-old girl was rescued and reunited with her family within hours of being kidnapped outside her home in Dobsonville, Soweto. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/byvc6YE

The gloomy sentiment of SA business leaders is falling even further, hitting a three-year low in the second quarter as unrelenting load shedding, rising interest rates, the weak rand and the country's geopolitical quagmires weighed on confidence. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/NkICdPx

A 31-year-old Cape Town woman was reunited with her family on Tuesday night after being kidnapped in Parow Industria on Friday. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/vlbZrEj

Discovery Bank says it will offer solar and energy solutions to its customers, including flexible funding through a partnership with power solutions company Rubicon. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/sl5HqRg

Seven men who were charged with the murder of the Coka brothers on a Mpumalanga farm have been acquitted. from News24 Top Stories https://ift.tt/mcyCtEN