Download logo The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have once again been actively combatting crime. Between 22 and 28 April 2024, these units, along with various other municipal law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service (SAPS), arrested […]
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Water and Sanitation calls for wise water use as water levels drop in Mpumalanga
Download logo The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to use water wisely and sparingly as water levels drop in the Mpumalanga Province. According to the latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report of 29 April 2024, the Mpumalanga Province recorded a 0.7% drop from 98.2% to 97.5% on average water […]
Western Cape Government on making steady progress in beating load shedding
Download logo Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon today where he and the Western Cape Government’s Special Advisor on Energy, Alwie Lester, gave an update on numerous energy initiatives the provincial government, along with other stakeholders, is implementing to make the Western Cape the first province to beat load shedding. “We are making steady progress. […]
Kenya: Floods Threaten Marginalized People
Download logo Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Kenya’s government has a human rights obligation to prevent foreseeable […]
South Africa: Speakers’ Forum meets in Pretoria Tomorrow
Download logo The South African Legislative Sector (SALS) will tomorrow hold its last quarterly Speakers' Forum meeting for the 6th term of Parliament at The Capital Menlyn Maine Hotel, Pretoria. Parliament and all nine provincial legislatures will present their 6th term Legacy Reports with important reflections on the work done during the term. The Forum […]
President El-Sisi Offers Condolences to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President over Passing of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed
Download logo Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended his condolences to President of the United Arab Emirates, H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the death of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who left behind a long journey of dedication, during which he exerted sincere efforts and devotion to his country. […]
Solontsi, Mabenge return to Test fray against Cameroon
Download logo Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge will make welcome returns to Test rugby after being named in the Springbok Women’s starting team to face Cameroon in the 2024 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener in Madagascar on Saturday. The pair last played together at the same venue in the same competition a year ago, where […]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission engages partners with a view of strengthening collaboration for innovative early warning solutions in West Africa
Download logo The Vice President of the Commission, H. E. Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, led an ECOWAS delegation to Washington, D.C., USA, from April 2nd to 6, 2024, to foster partnerships for enhanced Early Warning and Early Warning Response in the ECOWAS region. The main objective of the mission was to meet with key partners to […]
New Head of European Union Capacity (EUCAP) Somalia takes up duties
Download logo Mr. Kęstutis Lančinskas, the new Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, met with Mr. Stefano Tomat, Civilian Operations Commander and Managing Director of CPCC HQ prior to taking up duties in Somalia. Mr. Lancinskas takes over the leadership of EUCAP Somalia from Mr. Kauko Aaltomaa with effect from 1 May. Mr. Tomat thanked […]
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Concludes Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings with Strategic Agreements and Global Engagements
During the final day of the 49th IsDB Annual Meetings, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (http://www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, held further high-level discussions with member countries including Guinea Conakry and Turkmenistan, and partner banks and financial institutions. The outcomes achieved during the various engagements during the Annual […]