The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has finally filled the several vacant leadership positions in the Mpumalanga province, bringing in seven provincial heavyweights to work with Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, the convener. The party announced the bolstering of the province’s leadership on Thursday (January 16), saying the decision has been sanctioned by the party’s leader, former President… Continue reading MK Party Bolsters Mpumalanga Leadership, Adds Seven Leaders To Work With Busisiwe Mkhwebane
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Africa Faces a Bright Economic Outlook Despite Internal and External Challenges
It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead. On the African continent, many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment. These tensions have, to some extent, created hurdles in… Continue reading Africa Faces a Bright Economic Outlook Despite Internal and External Challenges
Abu Dhabi Promotes the Concept of Sustainable Green Building
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has unveiled details of the Estidama Pearl Rating System, which assesses the sustainability of buildings on a scale of one to five pearls. Under the new requirements, public projects must achieve a minimum of two pearls, while private projects must achieve one. Meeting these standards is a prerequisite for building permits.… Continue reading Abu Dhabi Promotes the Concept of Sustainable Green Building
Chinese Netizens Welcome Influx of ‘TikTok Refugees’
Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags such as #TikTokRefugee have… Continue reading Chinese Netizens Welcome Influx of ‘TikTok Refugees’
Two KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Officials Suspended For ‘Corruption’ Resign Before Disciplinary Hearings
Two senior KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) officials who were suspended in September last year for alleged financial misconduct that occurred before the May 2024 general elections have resigned. Yali Joyi, the former chief financial officer (CFO), resigned on January 6, and Ntombizethu Dlamini, the director for local economic development (LED)… Continue reading Two KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Officials Suspended For ‘Corruption’ Resign Before Disciplinary Hearings
Land Reform and Rural Development Portfolio Committee Seeks To Meet King Misuzulu Over Ingonyama Trust Board Impasse
The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking to meet with Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini and other stakeholders to get to the bottom of the governance paralysis engulfing the Ingonyama Trust Board in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The committee took this resolution on Tuesday (January 14) after an impromptu meeting to address the matter.… Continue reading Land Reform and Rural Development Portfolio Committee Seeks To Meet King Misuzulu Over Ingonyama Trust Board Impasse
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Massive Projects in Andhra Pradesh
One of the key projects has been the green hydrogen hub. The site is planned to set up a manufacturing facility to produce 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen and 7,500 tonnes of its derivatives such as green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel on a daily basis. The project, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, is… Continue reading Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Massive Projects in Andhra Pradesh
Zimbabwe Unveils Pangolins Conservation Strategy
Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has unveiled a Pangolin Conservation Strategy and an action plan to preserve these endangered animals. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. At the event, which was held in a district in Manicaland province, Mnangagwa emphasised the need for an integrated approach to protecting pangolins, which… Continue reading Zimbabwe Unveils Pangolins Conservation Strategy
Mbalula Says Travelling to Robben Island by a Privately-Owned Yacht is Neither a Gift nor Evidence of Corruption
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has defended his decision to use a private yacht belonging to a Cape Town businessman who has scored lucrative state tenders. He says he did not use the luxury yacht to galavant but for party work since he had a busy schedule during his trip to Robben Island. Mbalula claims his… Continue reading Mbalula Says Travelling to Robben Island by a Privately-Owned Yacht is Neither a Gift nor Evidence of Corruption
UNISA, Makerere University Sign MoU to Enhance Strategic Collaboration
The University of South Africa (UNISA) and Makerere University in Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. The MoU was signed on January 13 during Makerere University’s 75th graduation ceremony, held at the university’s Freedom Square in the capital Kampala. This graduation ceremony celebrated… Continue reading UNISA, Makerere University Sign MoU to Enhance Strategic Collaboration