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Anton Fourie, founder of Poynting Antennas, is a renowned entrepreneur and top antenna engineer with over 50 patents. With 38 years of experience in electromagnetics and antenna design, his expertise dates back to his time at Wits University. Fourie has published academic papers, led research groups, and supervised students during his academic career.
Several finance ministers skipped the G20 meeting in Cape Town, leading to disputes over climate, debt, and inequality. Key officials from major economies like the US, China, and the EU were absent, reducing the chances of reaching agreements on global economic challenges. President Ramaphosa emphasized the need for cooperation amid escalating tensions.
Journalist Tatiana Kulyk and surgeon Pavlo Ivanchov were killed in a Russian drone attack on Bucha district, Kyiv Oblast. Kulyk was a journalist at Ukrinform and Ivanchov was an oncologist at Bogomolets National Medical University. Kulyk was also an editor and TV host. Rescuers found their bodies while extinguishing a fire caused by the attack.
A fire at Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town has reignited, with efforts to contain it hindered by inaccessible terrain. Smoke is blowing into the city, prompting calls for calm. Resources are being deployed, with concerns of further damage due to windy conditions. Rescuers and firefighters are also assisting with a separate fire in Red Hill.
Eskom announces the suspension of load shedding on Wednesday at 05h00 after recovering generation capacity following stage 6 load shedding. Planned maintenance at 6,660MW continues to improve reliability for winter. Further updates to be provided on Friday or as needed.
President Trump confirmed a major minerals deal with Ukraine, to be signed by President Zelensky at the White House. The deal, potentially worth a trillion dollars, lacks specifics, including security guarantees. Trump’s initial demand for $500 billion in mineral revenue was rejected by Zelensky, leading to tensions. BBC’s Clive Myrie reports from Washington and Kyiv.
Fraud charges against former Johannesburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda and co-accused Mduduzi Zondo have been provisionally withdrawn by the NPA. The charges were related to alleged duping of Soweto residents into paying for fake funeral policies. The state was unable to issue a trial-ready certificate, leading to the withdrawal. Gwamanda criticized the prosecution as politically motivated.
Google denies South Africa Competition Commission’s claim of extracting disproportionate value from news publishers, contributing to local media decline. Commission’s report cites Google’s monopoly position and unequal bargaining power, stating the need for equitable value sharing. Google refutes allegations, highlighting its contributions to local media through products and initiatives.
Electricity Minister warns US may withdraw funding for South Africa’s energy transition plan due to Trump’s climate policies. The International Partners Group has supported the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. Trump’s actions include withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and promoting fossil fuels over renewables. US share of funding for the plan may be at risk.
A recent report by the African Development Bank predicts that the fastest-growing economies in Africa will dominate global rankings by 2025. With policies focusing on improving productivity and competitiveness in agriculture and manufacturing, growth is expected to increase in most regions. East Africa is forecasted to be the fastest-growing region, with GDP growth projected to reach 5.3% in 2025.
