SAFA: There’s No Missing Money!

REJECTED: The South African Football Association (SAFA) has rejected claims that its president, Danny Jordaan, was paid more than R10 million without the approval of the NEC in 2020. Photo: SAFA

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is once again putting out fires amid claims of financial mismanagement. SAFA’s latest fightback stems from a Friday report by the Mail & Guardian, detailing SAFA’s financial troubles over the years under the leadership of Danny Jordaan, who has been president of local football’s governing body since 2013. In… Continue reading SAFA: There’s No Missing Money!

Russia’s Biggest Coal Mine Reduces Emissions, Operational Costs and Make Profit After Embracing Innovation and Technology

Siberia, Russia — Russia’s biggest coal mining company, SUEK-Krasnoyarsk, appears to have embraced technology and innovation to protect the environment, reduce dust emissions and operational costs, while remaining profitable. The company has rehabilitated all the old shafts after excavation at Borodino Mine, opted for railway lines rather than trucks to collect coal, and used electricity… Continue reading Russia’s Biggest Coal Mine Reduces Emissions, Operational Costs and Make Profit After Embracing Innovation and Technology

Desiree Ellis: No Game is Easy

DEFENSIVE: Banyana Banyana coach Dr Desiree Ellis has come to the team's defence following a disappointing performance against Tanzania on Friday. Photo: Banyana Banyana

Banyana Banyana delivered a disappointing performance against Tanzania on Friday night in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash at the Honneur Stadium in Oujda, Morocco, but head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has come to the team’s defence. The defending champions, placed second in CAF rankings, were expected to brush aside 23rd-ranked Tanzania, but… Continue reading Desiree Ellis: No Game is Easy

Mozambique Confirms Three Mpox Cases in Niassa Province

Buhle Medical Waste applied for an urgent interdict to prevent the Gauteng Department of Health from intefering with the existing contract pending the outcome of a review application.

Health authorities in Mozambique have confirmed three positive cases of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the northern province of Niassa. The suspected cases were initially identified on 8 July in the Lago district, specifically in the administrative posts of Metangula and Cobué. Laboratory analysis conducted by the Niassa Provincial Public Health Laboratory on 10… Continue reading Mozambique Confirms Three Mpox Cases in Niassa Province

African Anti-Corruption Day: Mozambique Failing to Meet African Union Goals, Researcher Warns

WARNING: Baltazar Fael, a researcher at the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP), warned that despite formal commitments, Mozambique has yet to implement essential protections for whistleblowers or to ensure that victims of corruption receive restitution. Photo: O Pais

As Africa marks African Anti-Corruption Day today, 11 July, under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption”, a prominent Mozambican researcher has criticised the government for failing to meet key commitments outlined by the African Union (AU). Baltazar Fael, a researcher at the Centre for Public Integrity (CIP), argues that despite formal… Continue reading African Anti-Corruption Day: Mozambique Failing to Meet African Union Goals, Researcher Warns

Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official

ECONOMIC AGENDA: The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), Roberto Albino, said Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable investment. Photo: Zambezi Agency

Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable investment, a senior government official has said. The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), Roberto Albino, met today with Fily Sissoko, the new World Bank Director for the Mozambique,… Continue reading Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official

Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth

IN CHARGE: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo has been sworn in as Mozambique’s new president. (Photo: RT)

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has hailed the country’s demographic dynamism as a crucial opportunity to drive economic growth and improve citizens’ wellbeing, in a statement marking World Population Day, celebrated globally today. “In a country with around 34 million inhabitants, growing at a rate of 2.5% per year, World Population Day reminds us that our… Continue reading Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth

R213 Million Incomplete Water Projects Across Blouberg Municipality While Taps Remain Dry

HEALTH HAZARD: Some community members are still drinking water with animals in the Blouberg area due to incomplete water projects. Photo: Nyambeni Mandiwana

The DA in Limpopo is calling on the Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality(CDM), Mamedupi Teffo, to urgently investigate the R213 million incomplete water projects in the Blouberg municipality. The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM), in its legislated capacity as Water Service Authority (WSA) as well as Water Service Provider (WSP) to Blouberg, funded water projects… Continue reading R213 Million Incomplete Water Projects Across Blouberg Municipality While Taps Remain Dry

Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Limpopo Farmer

CONVICTED: Former police officer Sergeant Nierush Seanego has been sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment for robbery. Photo: Supplied

LIMPOPO – The Polokwane High Court has convicted and sentenced three men for killing farmer Nicolaas Johannes Janse van Rensburg, before looting valuable items from the property in Limpopo. It handed Albert Mangena (35) of Mabotja Extension 45, Velly Segwale (35), and Lesiba Solly Segwale (45) of Mmotong Mokgokong village, to life imprisonment for murder,… Continue reading Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Limpopo Farmer

UAE Becomes One of Top Ten Global Trade Partners for Eurasian Economic Union

The agreement is a new step towards bolstering international cooperation in intellectual property protection. Photo: iStock

The United Arab Emirates is now among the top ten global trading partners of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Andrey Slepnev, Minister in Charge of Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, Slepnev said the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)… Continue reading UAE Becomes One of Top Ten Global Trade Partners for Eurasian Economic Union

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