Egypt is demonstrating record growth in agricultural and food exports, according to Essam Ahmed Elnaggar, chairman of the Egypt Expo & Convention Authority. According to him, the country supplies more than 398 types of products to 167 countries, confirming the confidence of global markets in the quality and competitiveness of local products. This was reported… Continue reading Egypt Increases Agricultural Exports to Global Markets
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Mozambique’s ‘False Rich’: Wealth Built on Corruption and Impunity
In Mozambique, conspicuous wealth has become an unsettling part of the urban landscape. Gated mansions rise beside potholed roads, luxury vehicles cruise past informal markets, and lifestyles more befitting far richer economies are flaunted in one of the world’s poorest countries. Behind this glossy façade, prosecutors say, lies a troubling reality: a class of “false… Continue reading Mozambique’s ‘False Rich’: Wealth Built on Corruption and Impunity
India Takes Over BRICS Chairmanship From Brazil
Brazil officially handed over the BRICS Chairmanship to India during a meeting of the group’s Sherpas. The new leadership received the traditional gavel – a symbol of the transfer of political and diplomatic authority. This was reported by Brasil 247, a TV BRICS partner. Brazil’s Sherpa, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, handed over authority to India’s Sherpa,… Continue reading India Takes Over BRICS Chairmanship From Brazil
Hugo Broos: I’m Not Racist!
Bafana Bafana mentor Hugo Broos has offered an apology for his over-the-top comments last week. Broos was under fire for lambasting defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi for the latter’s late arrival to camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Political parties United Democratic Movement (UDM) and the Afrika Mayibuye Movement accused Broos of… Continue reading Hugo Broos: I’m Not Racist!
BREAKING NEWS: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Descends Into Chaos After Thami Ntuli Survives Bid to Remove Him
The KwaZulu-Natal legislature descended into chaos on Monday afternoon after the motion of confidence against Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, which was brought by the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), failed. The chaos started shortly after the Speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, announced that the motion had failed. The voting system had to be changed from a show of hands… Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: KwaZulu-Natal Legislature Descends Into Chaos After Thami Ntuli Survives Bid to Remove Him
Bafana Bafana Meet Ghana in Soweto
Less than a week before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the teams are putting the final touches in their preparations. Bafana Bafana will host Ghana at the Dobsonville Stadium on Tuesday in their final match before departure to Morocco, who are hosting the tournament. The match between Bafana Bafana and the… Continue reading Bafana Bafana Meet Ghana in Soweto
Botswana Youths ‘Deceived into Fighting in Russia-Ukraine Conflict’
The Ministry of International Relations in Botswana says it has received reports that two male Batswana youth, aged 19 and 20, allegedly fell victim to a deceptive recruitment process that resulted in them fighting on the frontlines of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to the reports, the young men were led to believe they would… Continue reading Botswana Youths ‘Deceived into Fighting in Russia-Ukraine Conflict’
Civil Society Slams Decision to Withhold Madlanga Report
Civil society groups, political parties and ordinary South Africans have criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for a lack of transparency after the Presidency confirmed that the Madlanga Commission interim report will not be made public when it is delivered later this month. The Presidency said the interim report, due by 17 December, will remain confidential, triggering… Continue reading Civil Society Slams Decision to Withhold Madlanga Report
SAFA: Hands Off Hugo Broos!
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has leapt to the defence of Bafana Bafana head coach, Hugo Broos. This follows the United Democratic Movement (UDM) lodging a formal complaint at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over what it alleges were “racist and sexist remarks” made by Broos recently. Broos’ tirade in Pretoria during… Continue reading SAFA: Hands Off Hugo Broos!
‘Whistleblower’ Seeks Amnesty and Protection Alleged For Role in Sowing Divisions at Unisa
A whistleblower who claims to be a former rector at an unnamed institution is seeking amnesty and protection to spill the beans on what he termed a concerted campaign to smear the institution’s leadership and run the historic university down. In a letter emailed to several entities, including the presidency, the parliamentary portfolio committee on… Continue reading ‘Whistleblower’ Seeks Amnesty and Protection Alleged For Role in Sowing Divisions at Unisa