THE public and private sectors must collaborate to enable Namibia to fulfil its desire to become a world-preferred destination for the offshoring of information and communication technology (ICT) services. This is the advice of an executive at one of the Southern African country’s largest ICT-services providers. Kehad Snydewel, director of Green Enterprise Solutions, spoke after… Continue reading Namibia aims for global-preferred ICT destination status
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A new era of hospitality in Sandton
THE rebranding of Holiday Inn Sandton to Southern Sun Sandton is hailed as a new era of hospitality for business travellers, meetings, conferences and events in the area’s Central Business District. That is according to Southern Sun, which is delighted to extend its presence in Sandton with this addition to one of the area’s most… Continue reading A new era of hospitality in Sandton
Bester’s details don’t exist in home affairs, says Motsoaledi
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that Thabo Bester is a legitimate name for the convicted rapist and murderer. However, he said the recaptured fugitive has no identity document because his birth was never registered with the Department of Home Affairs when he was born at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital on June 13, 1986. Motsoaledi… Continue reading Bester’s details don’t exist in home affairs, says Motsoaledi
Coal power stations remain key to SA’s economic recovery plan – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured investors that his administration was at the forefront of turning coal-fired power stations around in order to reestablish a conducive environment for investment in the country.Although the president acknowledged the economic challenges South Africans have faced over the past five years, he has indicated that there are signs that the… Continue reading Coal power stations remain key to SA’s economic recovery plan – Ramaphosa
Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
MORE than 3,5 million children are out of school in Ethiopia, in what is one of the world’s worst educationcrises. Over 2,3 million of these minors remain out of class in the north despite last November’s peace agreement ending two years of conflict in the Tigray region. Reconstruction of damaged buildings is yet to commence.… Continue reading Millions of kids out of school in Ethiopia
Load shedding’s adverse impact on IT budgets
THE worst power cuts in years are slowing down South African companies’ spending in information technology (IT). This as organisations are rerouting the budget to backup power, in the form of generators or solar batteries. Aruba, the cloud based security networking firm, has noted the trend. “Indeed, more than a quarter of South African CIOs… Continue reading Load shedding’s adverse impact on IT budgets
Bester Escape: G4S Found Wanting, Fails to Cover Itself in Glory
THE representatives of the company at the centre of the the grand escape of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester from the Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC, G4S, have been called out for trying to pin the scandal on the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Correctional Service (DCS). In an 8-hour grilling,… Continue reading Bester Escape: G4S Found Wanting, Fails to Cover Itself in Glory
Massive boost for pastoralists in East Africa
MORE than 1,6 million pastoralists and their dependents across East Africa are poised to benefit from a $140 million project to build the resilience of pastoral communities. The De-Risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies (DRIVE) project aims to de-risk pastoral systems through an integrated package of financial services that includes drought index insurance,… Continue reading Massive boost for pastoralists in East Africa
Ethnic conflict erupts again in West Darfur
RECURRING inter-communal violence has left no less than ten people dead while more than 20, 000 others displaced in western Sudan. The conflict has erupted in the Foro Baranga town of West Darfur State. Violence broke out last Friday between members of the ethnic Masalit and Arab tribes. The killing of three members from the… Continue reading Ethnic conflict erupts again in West Darfur
Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon
AFTER a record-breaking Comrades Marathon last August, the all-conquering Nedbank Running Club has set its sights on dominating the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town this weekend. Dubbed “the world’s most beautiful marathon”, the 56-kilometre race is scheduled for the Mother City on Saturday. It is the opening “Grand Slam” of the year in the… Continue reading Home country allegiances on the line at Two Oceans Marathon