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Gauteng’s Disputed R500M Tender Lapsed Before Extension, Says Judge

Gauteng’s R500 million medical waste tender lapsed two days before the provincial health department requested validity extensions from the bidders, the presiding officer said. Judge Ahmed Cajee said his calculations showed that the tender’s 90-day validity period expired on November 17, 2022 – not November 17 – as claimed by all parties in their court… Continue reading Gauteng’s Disputed R500M Tender Lapsed Before Extension, Says Judge

Limpopo Communities Reject Ndhuna’s R8 Million RAL Project

Four villages have rejected Roads Agency Limpopo’s (RAL) R8 million project awarded to corruption-accused company, Ndhuna Civils, saying they wanted the road to be tarred and not re-gravelled endlessly. The communities of Ga-Mokgwathi, Daniel, Lekgwareng and Dzumeri in Mopani took a resolution to bar Ndhuna from the site in separate tribal meetings last month, according… Continue reading Limpopo Communities Reject Ndhuna’s R8 Million RAL Project

Inside Gauteng’s ‘Rigged, Unlawful’ R500M Medical Waste Tender

Gauteng’s R500 million medical waste tender lapsed two days before the provincial health department requested validity extensions from the bidders, Johannesburg High Court Judge Ahmed Cajee said.

Senior Gauteng Department of Health officials have been accused of fixing a R526 million medical waste tender to benefit their preferred bidders at approximately double the price. Acting head of department Arnold Malotana, acting director for health care risk and medical waste Edgar Motha, and Sheriff Lecholo, assistant director for contract management in the supply… Continue reading Inside Gauteng’s ‘Rigged, Unlawful’ R500M Medical Waste Tender

Armed Contractors Bay For North-West HOD’s Blood

Aggrieved service providers have rampaged against the North West Department of Public Works and Roads, accusing HOD Moss Kgantsi and other officials of meddling in procurement processes to secure tenders for politically connected individuals.

Embattled North West Public Works and Roads HOD Moss Kgantsi is under siege from heavily armed service providers who are baying for his blood over alleged meddling in procurement processes. According to sources and eyewitnesses who spoke anonymously, a group of contractors stormed the department’s provincial headquarters in Mahikeng on more than one occasion this… Continue reading Armed Contractors Bay For North-West HOD’s Blood

The West Will Not Be Able To Gain Influence in Africa Because It Sees Itself As The “Big Brother”

Ahead of the G20 summit in India on September 9-10, much has been written about Western plans to reset relations with African countries to counter the growing influence of Russia and China on the continent. For example, the press indicated that the European Union would support the African Union’s membership in the G20, and the… Continue reading The West Will Not Be Able To Gain Influence in Africa Because It Sees Itself As The “Big Brother”

Zimbabwe Deplores Nationwide Poor Sanitation Amid Cholera Outbreak

HARARE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) — The Zimbabwean government Wednesday deplored poor sanitation across the country amid a cholera outbreak and announced a raft of measures to address solid waste management challenges. In a media briefing after the cabinet meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere attributed the poor sanitation, particularly in urban areas,… Continue reading Zimbabwe Deplores Nationwide Poor Sanitation Amid Cholera Outbreak

Farmers Up In Arms Against ‘Arrogant’ Ndhuna

North West farmers are up in arms against Ndhuna Civil Engineering Services, saying the controversial company has directed traffic onto private property without permission to avoid building a bypass for Khunotswana motorists as required by the law. They say the company’s director, Oberon Matsuvuki and the North West Department of Public Works and Roads have… Continue reading Farmers Up In Arms Against ‘Arrogant’ Ndhuna

New World Order Emerges As BRICS Expands

BRICS leaders have invited six new members to join the powerful economic alliance of developing nations, marking the rise of the Global South in geopolitics and the world’s new political and financial architecture. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and Argentina officially join BRICS in January next year – in a… Continue reading New World Order Emerges As BRICS Expands

BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate

BRICS leaders at the alliance's 15th summit in Johannesburg in August. The writer says BRICS countries need to strengthen internal unity and solidarity in order not to fall into the trap of Western narrative.

BRICS leaders presented a united front at the Johannesburg summit, promising to deliberate on the bloc’s expansion, push for a common currency and reform global governance systems in favour of the Global South. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian leader Lula… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Unite Before Critical Expansion, Common Currency Debate

SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties

South Africa and China have taken their political and economic ties to the next level, signing several trade agreements and agreeing to “consult closely” on issues of common concern within BRICS and other multilateral forums. Speaking to the media at the Union Buildings during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Continue reading SA, China Cement Political And Economic Ties