Millions of South Africans who benefited from the R350 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant can breathe a sigh of relief as government has extended
Author: Roland Peterson
Zulu to visit troubled Lavender Hill
Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, will this afternoon visit Lavender Hill in Cape Town to assess the community’s needs and investigate how the department, along
President Ramaphosa meets with World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus in Cape Town today, Friday 11 February 2022, to discuss progress in making
British nationals advised to leave Ukraine immediately
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office today (Friday 11 February) updated its travel advice to Ukraine, and is now advising British nationals against all travel to Ukraine.
Drought in the Horn of Africa: New Analyses Flag Mounting Risks, Need to Support Rural Families
An extended, multi-season drought is driving acute food insecurity in the Horn of Africa, with 12 to 14 million people now at risk as crops
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) Chairperson Confirms Receipt of Response from President Ramaphosa on Allegations Related to Misuse of Public Funds
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, has confirmed receipt within the stipulated 10 working days of a written
African Development Bank and partners publish guide to help governments address public health investments
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa and their partners in the Harmonization for Health in Africa Initiative have
South Africa’s largest renewable energy project Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) achieves first debt draw down
Commercial operation scheduled to start in Q4 2023; The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) acted as the Mandated Lead Arranger and Coordinating Bank, committing ZAR 2.306
UK General Statement at the Scientific and Technical Sub-Committee of COPUOS
Chair, Distinguished Delegates We would first like to take this opportunity to join with others in welcoming the Chair to his new role. We would
Let us be accomodative of each other, President Kenyatta urges Kenyans
President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to be accomodative of each other saying lack of political inclusivity had for a long time held back the
Chancellor champions power of apprenticeships during visit to Microsoft HQ
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has praised the “outstanding” work of apprentices and highlighted the crucial role they will play in the future prosperity of the UK
African Union welcomes $11.48 million grant from the African Development Fund to strengthen delivery of Agenda 2063
The African Union Commission (AUC) will soon benefit from an $11.48 million grant from the African Development Fund to strengthen its governance and provide it
Powering African Countries with domestic gas is advantageous than importing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) says Impact Oil & Gas Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Despite being blessed with abundant oil and gas resources, Africa’s production has been on the decline, representing a challenge for the continent as it moves
DBS ranked highest-rated public service organisation for customer satisfaction
The UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), which was published in January 2022, has shown that the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is the highest-rated public
Light aircraft crash near Steyning in West Sussex today 11 February 2022
The AAIB has sent a team to Steyning, West Sussex. An accident involving a light aircraft which occurred this afternoon near Steyning, West Sussex has