THE desert-adapted elephants of Namibia are the epitome of survival.They exist in the world’s oldest desert, which is one of the driest places on the planet. They have endured poachers as well as a two-decade and-a-half long liberation war. Unlike fellow species, including those traversing the African savannah,the continent’s rain forests and those in Asia,… Continue reading Climate change threatens Namibia’s desert elephants with extinction
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Ask Gordhan, Mufamadi about minister in graft claims: De Ruyter
Former Eskom Group chief executive officer André De Ruyter has been accused of completely failing to assist the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) to get to the bottom of the corruption allegations he leveled against “a minister” and “a senior-ranking politician.” De Ruyter, who was never vetted since his appointment in 2019, was invited… Continue reading Ask Gordhan, Mufamadi about minister in graft claims: De Ruyter
Travel & Tourism : Artefact traders lament decline in business
ARTEFACTS traders, mostly elderly women, in Kariba have decried low business amid lack of customers. This can be attributed to the challenges facing Zimbabwe’s tourism sector over the years but some believe this is because of poor marketing of the resort town by authorities. Most of the vendors are women selling souvenirs such as bags,… Continue reading Travel & Tourism : Artefact traders lament decline in business
Nokia 02-4G launched in SA
HMD Global has launched the Nokia 02-4G in South Africa. Priced from R1 299 (US$71), the dual-SIM gadget is described as an affordable and highly durable smartphone that is built to last longer.“With consumers demanding more value than ever, Nokia 02-4G offers a modern smartphone experience in a device that can withstand the cut and… Continue reading Nokia 02-4G launched in SA
Hinen Group in timely expansion to South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE Hinen Group’s expansion to South Africa is timely as the continent’s most advanced economy intensifies efforts to end its worst energy crisis.The Chinese-headquartered is exhibiting at the South Africa Solar Show, the premier summit anticipated to contribute solutions to South Africa’s power challenges.”Our goal is to make renewable energy accessible… Continue reading Hinen Group in timely expansion to South Africa
Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
In an overnight turn of events, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office has made a U-turn on his statement that the ANC had taken a decision for South Africa to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying he had erred. This came after Ramaphosa reiterated the ANC’s statement that it had decided to pull out of… Continue reading Ramaphosa’s office, ANC make U-turn on ICC withdrawal
Three-day ceasefire holding in Sudan as countries race to evacuate citizens
KHARTOUM The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated sharply in recent days, prompting many countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens. A three-day nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts and evacuations appears to be holding. After 48 hours of intense negotiations, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have… Continue reading Three-day ceasefire holding in Sudan as countries race to evacuate citizens
More ‘illegal miners’ arrested in police crackdown
The war on illegal mining is gaining ground in Limpopo with the police in the province arresting suspects almost every week. The Provincial Illegal Mining Task Team, together with Provincial Organised Crime Unit, netted three undocumented foreign nationals this week at a farm in Zeekoegart Mountain, provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said. “The officers confiscated… Continue reading More ‘illegal miners’ arrested in police crackdown
Ethiopians extend supremacy in premier SA women race
HIYAME Lama’s victory at the 30th Cape Town Spar Women’s 10km Challenge entrenches foreign athletes’ dominance in South Africa’s premier women’s race. The Ethiopian won in 33 minutes and 42 seconds on a wet and chilly morning in Greenpoint, Cape Town. She pipped fellow Ethiopian and perennial runnerup, Selam Gebre, by two seconds in a… Continue reading Ethiopians extend supremacy in premier SA women race
Lives lost in escalating human-wildlife conflict
AUTHORITIES in Kariba are concerned at the riding loss of human life during conflicts with wildlife. The latest casualty was documented on Tuesday when a hippo attacked to death a fisherman near the shores of Lake Kariba. Max Mubaiwa, Kariba Urban ward 1 councillor, confirmed the tragedy.The deceased has been identified as Alexander Chakabva.“I am… Continue reading Lives lost in escalating human-wildlife conflict