MBABANE – The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC) is expected to submit its next tariff review application for the 2027/28 financial year. This is expected to happen between mid-October and early November this year, with any resulting tariff taking effect from April 2027. EEC General Manager-Customer Services James Mabundza said the company is still assessing its financial and operational requirements and that it is too early to determine the level of any tariff adjustment that can be ultimately proposed. Speaking during a breakfast engagement with editors from various media houses at SibaneSami Hotel yesterday, Mabundza stressed that an application by EEC does not automatically translate into an increase for consumers. “The numbers would have added up by the time of application,” he said, noting that the eventual outcome would depend on the regulatory review process. The process is governed by the tariff methodology of the Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA), which...

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President Yoweri Museveni has finally sworn in three ministers whose assumption of office had been delayed over questions surrounding their citizenship, bringing to an end the uncertainty that had surrounded their appointments. The swearing-in has also reignited the sensitive debate over dual citizenship, national identity and where the loyalty of public officials ultimately lies. The three ministers are Ambassador Adonia Ayebare, who has taken oath as Minister of Foreign Affairs; Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, who becomes Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development in charge of Microfinance; and Witonze Juma, the new Minister of State for Internal Affairs. Museveni presided over the ceremony at State House Entebbe on Tuesday. But beyond formally welcoming the ministers into office, the President used the occasion to send a pointed message on loyalty. Museveni said the introduction of dual citizenship was intended to address Uganda’s difficult history, but stressed that citizens holding more...

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Eswatini has expressed admiration for Uganda’s automotive manufacturing progress after touring the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, where they witnessed the country’s growing capacity to produce electric and conventional buses for the African market. The guided tour, led by Kiira Motors Corporation engineers and technical experts, gave the delegation a first-hand look at the company’s vehicle production processes, including assembly, engineering, quality assurance, testing and final inspection. The visitors were taken through the plant’s key production areas, where Kiira Motors officials explained the technologies and manufacturing systems driving Uganda’s ambitions to become a regional automotive manufacturing hub. During the tour, the delegation was introduced to Kiira Motors’ range of buses, including electric city buses and long-distance coaches, with engineers outlining the plant’s current production capacity of 2,500 vehicles annually and plans to expand output to 10,000 units. Keep up with the latest headlines...

São-Tomé, 28 Jul ( STP-Press) – O Tribunal Constitucional são-tomense declarou esta terça-feira Carlos Vila Nova como Presidente da República eleito, com 31.613 votos (55,88%), segundo os dados do apuramento geral e definitivo das eleições presidenciais de 19 de julho. “Declaro oficialmente vencedor desta eleição o engenheiro Carlos Vila Nova. Publique-se!”, disse o presidente do Tribunal Constitucional, Artur Vera Cruz. Segundo Artur Vera Cruz foram contabilizados 56.574 votos validamente expressos que representam cerca de 40% dos eleitores inscritos. O segundo candidato mais votado foi Nito d’Abreu que obteve 23.457 votos (41,46%), seguido de Miques João, com 900 votos (1,59%) e Eugénio Tiny, com 604 votos (1,07%). Os dados definitivos apresentam ligeira diferença em relação aos dados preliminares anunciados no dia 20 de julho pela Comissão Eleitoral Nacional (CEN) que apontou a vitória e reeleição de Carlos Vila Nova à primeira volta, mas com 55,94% dos votos, contra os 41,92% do principal adversário, Nito d’Abreu Fim/RN Source link

La ville de maradi est en ébullition et pour cause, un des principaux marchés de la région est en voie de démolition par l’administrateur délégué de la ville. Pourquoi ce déguerpissement ? Quelles sont ses conséquences et quoi doivent faire les plus hautes autorités compétentes pour calmer la situation et trouver un terrain d’entente ? Notre confrère Ibrahim Amadou tente ici d’éclairer les lanternes. La situation explosive du marché Kadro de Maradi en ce moment risque d’avoir des conséquences désastreuses si elle n’est pas gérée avec parcimonie et rapidement. De quoi s’agit il réellement ? L’Administrateur Délégué de la ville de Maradi, le Lieutenant-Colonel Moussa Garba Abdoulaye a ordonné à travers une notification en date du 31 juillet 2026, aux commerçants détaillants et grossistes de déguerpir de ce marché dans un délai de 15 jours pour certains et d’autres 45 jours.Si jamais cet Administrateur Délégué met sa menace à exécution,...

The Road Fund Administration (RFA) and the Namibian Police this week signed another Memorandum of Agreement to capture their shared commitment to strengthen road safety, improve compliance with road traffic laws, and ultimately protect the lives of all road users across Namibia. RFA Chief Executive Ali Ipinge and acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, signing a Memorandum of Agreement to strength collaboration between the two organisations. At the signing ceremony the RFA Chief Executive, Ali Ipinge said “It is both a privilege and an honour to address you on this significant occasion as we formalise the Second Memorandum of Agreement between the Road Fund Administration (RFA) and the Namibian Police Traffic Law Enforcement Division.” “I assure you that the Namibian Police Force remains committed to ensure that all resources received through this agreement are managed wisely and utilised strictly for their intended purpose, to...

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  …as he argues Tenth Amendment cannot revive Ombudsman’s expired term Moorosi Tsiane PRIME Minister, Sam Matekane, has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss Ombudsman, Advocate Tlotliso Polaki’s bid to reclaim her office, arguing that the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution cannot breathe new life into an expired four-year term. Adv Polaki approached the Constitutional Court in June seeking to stop Mr Matekane from removing her from office after her four-year term expired on 30 June 2026. While she secured an interim order to remain in office pending the finalisation of her case, she has allegedly been locked out and also stripped of security. Adv Polaki has now instituted contempt of court proceedings against Mr Matekane. Her main constitutional case challenging removal form office was heard on Tuesday before a three-member panel comprising Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane and Justices Mafelile Ralebese and Moroke Mokhesi. Adv Tekane Maqakachane, representing Adv Polaki,...

Recuo nas Ginjas “é vitória da fiscalização” O Juntos Pelo Povo saúda o recuo do Governo do procedimento de contratação pública para a pavimentação do Caminho das Ginjas – Paul da Serra. Rafael Nunes afirma que depois de o Tribunal de Contas ter confirmado a “negociata” com o Teleférico do Curral “cai por terra o autoritarismo, o quero, mando e posso”. A SPEA congratula-se com o recuo e destaca a importância da participação pública. A coordenadora Cátia Gouveia reafirma que “continuará atenta” a desenvolvimentos futuros. Aponta que “o desenvolvimento regional não pode ser feito à custa do património natural”.   CMF a ‘chorar lágrimas de crocodilo’ A maioria PSD/CDS na Câmara do Funchal rejeitou uma proposta para atualização da Carta Municipal do Património, que “está há anos para ser revista, deixando o legado histórico cultural da cidade “vulnerável e ao arbítrio de quem está no poder”. Com a medida, o JPP...