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Kusile Unit 4 connected to grid for first time

By Annisa Essack 30:12:2021 ESKOM announced on Thursday that unit 4 of the Kusile power station project was connected to the national grid for the first time last week. This brings the fourth of the six-generating units at the power station to be connected to the...

UAE backed separatists in Yemen gain control of Shabwa as Hadi remains beholden to Saudi Arabia

By Staff Writer 29:12:2021 On Monday, UAE backed Al Amaliqa forces took control over most of the oil-rich Shabwa province due to the removal of the province's governor, Mohammed Saleh bin Adyo. Bin Adyo, a staunch critic of the UAE, had since November 2018 been...

UCT Student Wins International Design Challenge

By Umamah Bakharia A UCT student masters student is lifting the South African flag high in the international community. Kai Goodall, has designed a foot powered washing machine that has won him an international design challenge award. Radio Islam spoke to Kai Goodall...

Eskom Possible 20% Tariff Increase in 2022

By Umamah Bakharia Eskom might raise its electricity prices by 20%. This was confirmed by Eskoms chief financial officer, Calib Cassim who says that the state owned utility has applied for an electricity increase of its 2023 financial year that is set to take...
Nigeria Suspends Final Year School Exams

Nigeria Suspends Final Year School Exams

Nigeria has suspended the national examination for final year high school students. This follows violent clashes between anti-police brutality protesters and security forces. The Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) determines whether a learner can gain...

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Coca-Cola to can TaB

Coca-Cola to can TaB

By Annisa Essack 22:10:2020 Coco-Cola has announced on Friday that it would be retiring Tab together with many other “underperforming products” by the end of December 2020. With the coronavirus pandemic changing consumer habits and bringing supply chain challenges,...

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Smokers in SA face new restrictions

Smokers in SA face new restrictions

By Annisa Essack 21:10:2020 Smokers in South Africa are likely to see dramatic changes as the cabinet is prepared to table its new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. Not only will the bill extend its reach to the vaping industry, but the...

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11 Afghan Women Die in Tragic Stampede

11 Afghan Women Die in Tragic Stampede

A stampede in a stadium in Afghanistan has seen at least 11 women killed. It is believed that a number of other women and elderly people have also been injured, while applying for visas. The incident happened after "thousands of people" had reportedly gathered to...

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