Address Water Challenges With Local Municipalities, Not Department – Water Minister Majodina – Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina said her department was hard at work to support municipalities, but it can’t take over the job of providing water to ratepayers. [ewn]
Google’s Online Search Monopoly Is Illegal, US Judge Rules – A US judge has ruled Google acted illegally to crush its competition and maintain a monopoly on online search and related advertising. [bbc]
Countries Outside South Africa Where You Can Still Use Rands To Buy Things – The South African rand may be the official currency of South Africa, but it is used as legal tender in three other countries. [businesstech]
China Moon Samples Reveal Water Molecules In Groundbreaking Discovery, Scientists Say – As Chinese scientists analyzed the soil samples that their lunar probe brought back from the moon, they realized something groundbreaking: There was water found along with minerals in the soil. [cnn]
Asia’s Markets Rebound After Worldwide Plunge On Monday Amid US Recession Fears – Japan’s Nikkei jumped by nearly 11% after its biggest fall since 1987 on Monday, while Taiwan, India and South Korea all rebounded on opening this morning. [sky]
High-Speed Train Between Gauteng And Limpopo On Its Way – The plan to introduce a new high-speed train between Gauteng and Limpopo is currently in its final stages. [jacarandafm]
Nersa Ruling May Be Big Blow To Wind, Solar Projects In Bid Window 7, Says Association – Last week, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) decided to reject Eskom’s application to reserve grid capacity to connect upcoming renewable energy projects of Bid Window 7. [news24]
