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Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future
South African Government
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May 9, 2025
Deputy Minister Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s...
Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants...
Tomás Elías González Benítez launches editorial service on the world’s least-visited destinations
EIN Presswire
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April 24, 2025
The Venezuelan travel writer offers media and agencies unique content to highlight unexplored destinations with tourism potential. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel writer and content creator Tomás Elías...
Nigerian reporter claims tariffs won’t fix US economic issues
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin has criticized the U.S. government's reliance on tariffs to address its economic challenges, arguing in an interview with RT that such measures fail to tackle the country’s underlying structural issues....
S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners....
Trump`s trade strategies spells catastrophe for this zone
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During his April 2, 2025 'Liberation Day' speech, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a push for reciprocal tariffs aimed at major global trade partners. Marketed as a strategy to defend American manufacturing and shrink the trade...
US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...
U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
MENAFN
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April 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...
Trump Administration Considers Closure of 30 US Embassies
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in the United States' diplomatic operations overseas. A report released on Tuesday indicates that close to 30 American embassies and consulates may be shut down...
Trump Administration Considers Closure of Nearly 30 U.S. Embassies, Consulates
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of shutting down almost 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a strategy to minimize the federal government's international presence, according to a report released on...
MEC Dr Ivan Meyer on 2024 tourism numbers
South African Government
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April 15, 2025
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer said South African Tourism's (SAT’s)annual performance report for 2024 highlights the robust recovery of the Western Cape tourism industry. Minister Meyer was...
South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar
International Committee of the Red Cross
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December 4, 2024
The Seminar was chaired by the government of Malawi and included representatives from Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles. The seminar focused on the implementation of IHL...
National Consumer Commission on recalled Mercedes-Benz Model GLE vehicles
South African Government
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April 7, 2025
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) hereby provides an update on the recall of the Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) as notified by the suppliers. The production dates of these vehicles range from 2022-2026. Mercedes-Benz South Africa informed the...
Social Development on Africa Children’s Summit 2025
South African Government
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April 7, 2025
The Africa Children’s Summit 2025, a child-led event hosted by the South African Government, led by the Department of Social Development in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, is set to conclude on 7 April 2025 in Johannesburg....
A clear path towards efficiency in water and sanitation delivery
South African Government
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April 1, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, Last week government convened a landmark National Water and Sanitation Indaba to develop a clear plan for resolving challenges in the sector. The Indaba brought together delegates representing national and local...
North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism on inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi traditional horse racing
South African Government
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April 1, 2025
The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg this past weekend, has successfully celebrated North West Province’s rich cultural heritage while stimulating local economic growth. The event was...
President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
Programme Director, Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa, Premier of Gauteng, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi, President of the South African Local Government...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Closing address at National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand, 28 Mar
South African Government
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March 31, 2025
Programme Director, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr David Mahlobo; Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Isaac Sello Seitlholo; President of the South African Local Government...
Minister Thembi Simelane: Third SADC Community Law Seminar
South African Government
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November 1, 2024
Programme Director, Our host, Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, Members of the Executive Management of the University of Fort Hare, Esteemed academics and representatives of the National University of Lesotho, Esteemed...
Deputy Minister Seiso Joel Mohai: 2025 Free State Human Rights Day Commemoration
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
Programme Directors; Premier of the Free State Province, Ms MaQueen Letsoha-Matha and Members of the Executive Council; The Chief-Whip, Councillor. Phuthi Tlahadi; MEC of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ms Ntombizanele Sifuba; MEC for...