Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Energy expert Tzepo Khadima rejected the minister’s proposed electricity pricing model, arguing for a simpler, cheaper, uniform tariff and saying Eskom should remain the country’s lowest-cost supplier.

Defend Our Democracy wants to train 5,000 election observers for the local government polls, says the campaign needs R1.7 million, and is fundraising through BackaBuddy.

A legal expert warned that online child exploitation is growing fast through deepfakes, sextortion, fake profiles and gaming platforms, and urged parents to use controls, digital literacy and quick reporting.

The Public Protector found systemic failures at NSFAS, saying 40,000 students at 76 institutions were improperly funded to the value of R5.1 billion, with recommendations including direct payments to universities.

Zambia’s re-elected President Hakainde Hichilema was described as having won a vote of confidence on economic management, with copper beneficiation and new American interest seen as shaping the next five years.