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News24
5 days ago
- Politics
- News24
SA media organisations condemn ‘starvation' in Gaza
Eyad Baba/AFP South African National Editors' Forum, the Campaign for Free Expression and the Campaign on Digital Ethics have spoken out against the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The World Health Organisation has said a mass-starvation event is unfolding in war-torn Gaza. This is also affecting journalists, AFP reported. South African organisations dedicated to protecting journalists and freedom of expression have called for unimpeded humanitarian access in Gaza, following reports of a starvation crisis, which is also affecting journalists covering the conflict. In a joint statement, the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF), the Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) and the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE) said they felt compelled to speak out about the situation in Gaza, 'not only because of our solidarity with journalists there, but because the survival of free expression itself is at stake'. This follows reports of famine in the war-torn area, which has been under attack by Israel for nearly two years, triggered by the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel. 'In a rare and unprecedented appeal, Agence France-Presse (AFP), a respected international news agency, has issued an urgent warning that its remaining journalists in Gaza are too weak from starvation to work, and that without immediate intervention, they may die,' the organisations said in a statement. Israel has, as a matter of policy, prohibited international media from freely entering Gaza since October 2023, so these local journalists are among the last reporters able to tell the world what is happening in Gaza. 'Journalists and their families - like so many other civilians - are being placed directly in harm's way, not as collateral damage but as part of a campaign of collective punishment,' they said. The organisations condemned what they called grave violations of international law and fundamental human rights. They urged global support for the United Nations and other international mechanisms designed to secure accountability. They also called on all governments to demand immediate protection for journalists and civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access. 'Free expression does not stop at borders. When those who bear witness are silenced, the world grows darker for us all. We stand in solidarity with those in Gaza, and we echo AFP's urgent plea: the world must act now.' Mass starvation In a press conference on Wednesday, World Health Organisation director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus claimed a mass-starvation event was unfolding in Gaza. 'The 2.1 million people trapped in the war zone that is Gaza are facing yet another killer on top of bombs and bullets, starvation,' Ghebreyesus said. 'We're now witnessing a deadly surge in malnutrition-related deaths. Since 17 July, severe acute malnutrition centres are full, without sufficient supplies for emergency feeding. 'In 2025, WHO has documented 21 deaths related to malnutrition of children under five years old. Rates of global acute malnutrition exceed 10% and over 20% of pregnant and breastfeeding women that have been screened are malnourished, often severely.' Ghebreyesus said the starvation crisis was man-made, as aid was being blocked from the territory. 'The hunger crisis is being accelerated by the collapse of aid pipelines and resolutions on restrictions on access. 95% of households in Gaza face severe water shortages, with daily access far below the minimum needed for drinking, cooking, and hygiene.' 'The UN and humanitarian partners were unable to deliver any food to the Gaza Strip for nearly 80 consecutive days from early March to mid-May 2025 due to a complete blockade and humanitarian and commercial access.' 'Since then, food deliveries have resumed intermittently but remain far below what's needed for the survival of the population.' WHO sketched a catastrophic picture where children cry themselves to sleep from hunger, and food distribution sites have turned into places of violence in Gaza. 'From the 27th of May to the 21st of July, health authorities report 1 0026 people have been killed in Gaza while trying to get food from these sites.' AFP reported on Tuesday that the United Nations said Israeli forces were responsible for the deaths of Palestinians trying to get food. Meanwhile, the Israeli government have said they are not the cause of the famine in the area. 'In Gaza, there is no famine caused by Israel. There is, however, a man-made shortage engineered by Hamas,' said Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer, as reported by Al Jazeera. Mencer reportedly said aid in food packages had been coming into Gaza. Brazil joins SA in ICJ Meanwhile, Brazil is finalising its submissions to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel's actions in Gaza, Reuters reported. In 2023, South Africa approached the International Court of Justice for a declaration that Israel is in breach of the 1948 Genocide Convention. Israel has strongly opposed the action, denying the allegations by South Africa.
News24
5 days ago
- Politics
- News24
Gaza's last witnesses are starving
The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF), the Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) and the Campaign on Digital Ethics (CODE) on Civilians and Journalists in Gaza explains why it is raising its voice in support of journallists in Gaza, who are starved, targeted, or silenced. We, the undersigned, exist to protect free expression, champion media freedom and advance pathways to accountability. Today, we feel compelled to speak out about the catastrophic situation in Gaza—not only because of our solidarity with journalists there, but because the survival of free expression itself is at stake. In a rare and unprecedented appeal, Agence France-Presse, a respected international news agency, has issued an urgent warning that its remaining journalists in Gaza are too weak from starvation to work, and that without immediate intervention, they may die. Israel has, as a matter of policy, prohibited international media from freely entering Gaza since October 2023, so these local journalists are among the last reporters able to tell the world what is happening in Gaza. However horrific Hamas' attack of 7 October 2023, and however justified Israel might feel in retaliatory action against them, this situation is not simply the by-product of a war. It is the result of Israel's deliberate policies and actions: the ongoing bombardment of civilian areas, the targeted destruction of homes, hospitals and infrastructure, the denial of humanitarian aid, and the systematic infliction of starvation and famine. A campaign of collective punishment Journalists and their families—like so many other civilians—are being placed directly in harm's way, not as collateral damage but as part of a campaign of collective punishment. READ | OPINION: Globalising hate - The dangerous normalisation of antisemitism It may seem anomalous for South African organisations focused on media freedom and free expression to raise their voice on Gaza. But our mandate is grounded in universal principles. A free media cannot exist where journalists are starved, targeted, or silenced; nor can humanity flourish where civilians are collectively punished and cut off from the world's gaze. To remain silent in the face of such conditions would be to fail the very principles we were established to defend. 'We cannot ignore the voices in Gaza' South Africa's own history teaches us the power of global solidarity. During apartheid, South Africans relied on journalists and activists beyond our borders to keep the truth alive. Today, we cannot ignore the voices from Gaza—voices saying plainly: we are dying while trying to tell the world what is happening here. We therefore: Condemn these actions as grave violations of international law and fundamental human rights and urge global support for UN and other international mechanisms designed to secure accountability. Call on all governments to demand immediate protection for journalists and civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access. Urge international media and human-rights bodies to maintain relentless focus on Gaza and act swiftly to prevent further loss of life. Free expression does not stop at borders. When those who bear witness are silenced, the world grows darker for us all. We stand in solidarity with those in Gaza, and we echo AFP's urgent plea: the world must act now.
Reuters
6 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Iberdrola hired Barclays to sell assets in Mexico for $4.70 billion, El Confidencial says
July 23 (Reuters) - Europe's largest utility Iberdrola ( opens new tab hired investment bank Barclays to sell 15 renewable power plants in Mexico to exit the country, Spanish news website El Confidencial reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources close to the operation. Iberdrola's assets are worth about 4 billion euros ($4.70 billion), El Confidencial said, adding that the utility seeks to sell on concerns about the legal and tax stability in the country. Iberdrola already sold 55% of its assets in the country to the Mexican government for $6 billion in 2024, which the Mexican government called at the time a "new nationalisation" of the electricity market. The deal was in large part designed to give Mexico's state-owned power company Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE) majority control over the local power market. Iberdrola declined to comment, while Barclays did not immediately respond to a request for comment. ($1 = 0.8518 euros)
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wasion secures three smart power meter contracts
Energy savings solutions provider Wasion Holdings has won significant smart meter contracts in Mexico and Tanzania, strengthening its international presence. The Federal Electricity Commission of Mexico (CFE) has awarded Wasion Mexico a smart meter tender contract valued at more than 623.13m pesos. In March 2025, Wasion Mexico also entered into a supply agreement with CFE worth more than 1.45bn pesos. State-owned CFE is the primary entity in Mexico's electric power industry and caters to around 50 million customers. Wasion Group's cumulative smart meter contracts awarded by CFE have so far surpassed 2.08bn pesos. In another strategic move demonstrating its commitment to global expansion, the Tanzania-based subsidiary of Wasion Group has been awarded a tender for smart meters by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco). The contract amount is approximately TSh61m. Tanesco is Tanzania's sole state-owned power company and serves around 15 million users. Wasion Holdings chairman Ji Wei said: 'We are honoured that Wasion Mexico has been recognised as both a trusted supplier to CFE and a leading brand in Mexico's power meter industry. Meanwhile, Tanzania will continue to serve as the Group's business hub in East Africa, from which the Group plans to further expand its presence into Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and other neighbouring countries. "Looking ahead, the Group aims to maintain steady orders for power meters in Africa while actively developing new projects, including energy storage.' Wasion's products and services include advanced distribution operations, communication and fluid advanced metering infrastructure, energy efficiency solutions, power advanced metering infrastructure, smart distribution devices and smart distribution solutions. Its products have major market share in the People's Republic of China and are exported worldwide to Asia, Africa, Europe and the US. The company currently serves various clients such as power grid companies, water, gas and heat providers, and other major industrial and commercial users. "Wasion secures three smart power meter contracts" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Hamilton Spectator
27-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
TC Energy commences collection of tolls on Southeast Gateway pipeline
CALGARY, Alberta, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TC Energy or the Company) today announced that it has commenced the collection of tolls from the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) for the Southeast Gateway pipeline and has been paid by the CFE for the month of May, on time in accordance with our contract. We continue to work with the newly constituted Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) to obtain the approval of our regulated rates as soon as possible, which is required to provide service to potential future interruptible service users on Southeast Gateway other than the CFE. The Southeast Gateway pipeline, a 1.3 Bcf/d, 715-kilometre natural gas pipeline, was constructed approximately 13 per cent under the original cost estimate in less than three years from the project's final investment decision. Southeast Gateway was the first significant energy infrastructure project constructed under our successful public-private partnership with the CFE. 'The successful completion of the Southeast Gateway pipeline reflects the unwavering commitment of our team, the CFE and the Ministry of Energy (SENER) to support Mexico's expanding energy demand and future economic development,' said François Poirier, TC Energy's President and Chief Executive Officer. To advance Mexico's economic growth and energy security, the Government of Mexico has announced plans to add approximately 8.5 gigawatts of newly installed capacity from natural gas power plants. The Southeast Gateway pipeline, along with the Company's other assets in Mexico, is positioned to play a vital role in supporting this initiative and the transition to lower-emission, more reliable energy sources. About TC Energy We're a team of 6,500+ energy problem solvers connecting the world to the energy it needs. Our extensive network of natural gas infrastructure assets is one-of-a-kind. We seamlessly move, generate and store energy and deliver it to where it is needed most, to homes and businesses in North America and across the globe through LNG exports. Our natural gas assets are complemented by our strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation. TC Energy's common shares trade on the Toronto (TSX) and New York (NYSE) stock exchanges under the symbol TRP. To learn more, visit us at . FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This release contains certain information that is forward-looking and is subject to important risks and uncertainties (such statements are usually accompanied by words such as 'anticipate', 'expect', 'believe', 'may', 'will', 'should', 'estimate', 'intend' or other similar words). Forward-looking statements in this document are intended to provide TC Energy security holders and potential investors with information regarding TC Energy and its subsidiaries, including management's assessment of TC Energy's and its subsidiaries' future plans and financial outlook. All forward-looking statements reflect TC Energy's beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statements were made, and as such are not guarantees of future performance. As actual results could vary significantly from the forward-looking information, you should not put undue reliance on forward-looking information and should not use future-oriented information or financial outlooks for anything other than their intended purpose. We do not update our forward-looking information due to new information or future events, unless we are required to by law. For additional information on the assumptions made, and the risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from the anticipated results, refer to the most recent Quarterly Report to Shareholders and Annual Report filed under TC Energy's profile on SEDAR+ at and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at . -30- Media Inquiries: Media Relations media@ 403-920-7859 or 800-608-7859 Investor & Analyst Inquiries: Gavin Wylie / Hunter Mau investor_relations@ 403-920-7911 or 800-361-6522 PDF available:
