In another victory for cross-border conservation, a series of successful wildlife translocations saw 27 Zebra and 62 blue wildebeest safely making the 1 250 km journey from Kruger National Park in South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. These new arrivals are welcome additions to the more than 2 300 reintroduced animals that are […]
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In another victory for cross-border conservation, a series of successful wildlife translocations saw 27 Zebra and 62 blue wildebeest safely making the 1 250 km journey from Kruger National Park in South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. “These new arrivals are welcome additions to the more than 2 300 reintroduced animals that are […]
Western Cape government maintains good track record of supplier payments A recent report by National Treasury shows that the Western Cape government has maintained its track record of paying suppliers timeously and was the only provincial government to have no invoices older than 30 days outstanding by the end of 2020/21. Further analysis from the […]
Public comments on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill are expected to be re-advertised, according to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services. The committee met on Wednesday to receive a briefing from the Justice and Correctional Services Department following a Constitutional Court ruling on the case regarding an opinion article penned by […]
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says the N3 road upgrade forms an integral part of government’s Strategic Integrated Projects, as part of the Durban-Free State-Gauteng Logistics and Industrial Corridor. “It aims to strengthen the logistics and transport corridor between South Africa’s main industrial hubs, improve access to Durban’s export and import facilities […]
Cabinet has reminded South Africans to submit their applications for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to support people who have no income. Applications for the grant opened on Friday, 6 August 2021. In a statement on Thursday, Cabinet said it is conscious of the hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the […]
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Almost five million Zambians came out to vote on 12 August, and overwhelmingly rejected incumbent Edgar Lungu as president. After five attempts, Hakainde Hichilema swept ahead to victory by over a million votes and a secured a majority in the National Assembly. The opposition victory transcended the numerous lines of polarisation that have characterised voting […]
“He is not the first head of state going abroad for treatment.” The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the seeking of medical care abroad by President Muhammadu Buhari is not an indication that the nation’s medical sector has collapsed. The minister stated this in Washington DC during his engagements with international media […]
AT LEAST 250 000 people are on the government’s land distribution waiting list, but according to Lands Minister Anxious Masuka, there are no more farms for new beneficiaries. The government embarked on a controversial land redistribution exercise in the early 2000s, a process that saw thousands of white farmers being forcibly removed and replaced by […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to the performing arts and live sport environments. Our artists, theatres and sporting franchises have been heavily hit as they cannot generate income from audiences at live events. I have been heartened to see how artists and venues have been innovative in bringing in virtual audiences and am glad […]
Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, is expected to be joined by a stellar lineup of speakers as he chairs this year’s Ripples Nigeria Dialogue with the theme, “Rebuilding Trust in a Divided Nigeria: Advancing the Conversation”. The Dialogue is jointly organised by Ripples Nigeria and its non-profit sister organisation, Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative […]
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed their keenness to work together for the development and promotion of cultural heritages with a view to consolidating people-to-people relationship beyond the government-to-government ties. The above was disclosed on Tuesday in a webinar meeting the UAE Embassy held with different stakeholders under the […]
Ethiopia, Turkey ink accord on military, water sectors BY STAFF REPORTER ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on various bilateral issues of regional significance that the latter affirmed all kinds of support to the former in the effort of safeguarding Ethiopia’s territorial integrity. The Premier […]
The ruling party, ZanuPF says the celebrations by the MDC Alliance over recent victories of an opposition leader in Zambia signify immature politics. Zambian opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema won the elections early this week defeating the incumbent Edgar Lungu in an election that was described as democratic. Hichilima and MDC-A leader, Nelson Chamisa enjoy cordial […]
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has again committed her department to doing all it can to ensure that accountability is prioritised. The MEC made this commitment during the department’s appearance before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) on Wednesday. Accompanied by the Acting Head of Department, Neli Shezi, the MEC addressed the protracted issue […]
Customers who have parcels to send to Australia have been advised to take the items to their local post office by no later than 7 September 2021. The South African Post Office said that Qantas, the Australian airline, has informed the Post Office that a second repatriation flight has been scheduled to Australia, presenting customers […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, said it is not capable of rewarding its lawyers and Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers, including Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, for all they are doing for them. The pro-Biafra group, while reacting to alleged attacks against Mr. Ejiofor said he remains IPOB’s lead council and its leaders lead legal representative and […]
The war-of-words, pitting Zanu PF and MDC Alliance sympathisers following the win by an opposition leader in Zambia’s presidential elections, rages, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson insinuating the ruling party would not allow any electoral victory by the opposition. On Monday, Zambia’s opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was announced that country’s presidential winner beating the incumbent […]