THREATS of sanctions against South Africa by the United States (US) are a typical example of so-called big countries bullying smaller countries in the worsening geopolitical conflicts. It also presents a litmus test to South Africa’s foreign policy stance of neutrality as the country gets caught up in the fallout among the world’s most influential… Continue reading SA Further Caught Up In Geopolitical Wrangles
Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
SUSPENDED Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has threatened to take legal action against the parliamentary impeachment committee for allegedly holding an illegal meeting in her name. Richard Dyantyi, the chairperson of Parliament’s Section 194 committee probing the Public Protector’s fitness for office, called the meeting in order to allow presentations from the evidence leaders, who are… Continue reading Mkhwebane guns for Dyantyi over ‘illegal’ impeachment committee sitting
Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi
THE death toll after Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Malawi stands at 676. At least 533 people are missing. According to a draft assessment report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), some 2,3 million people have been affected, over 1,6 million severely food insecure and over 650 000 displaced. The highest reported impact was in the… Continue reading Hundreds remain missing after floods in Malawi
Botswana maintains commitment to sustainable tourism
BOTSWANA has restated its commitment to support mitigation and adaptation activities to reduce the country’s vulnerability to climate change and protect the livelihoods of the population. Tshoganetso Carl- Ponoesele, Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO) Acting Chief Executive Officer, gave the assurance at the just-ended African Tourism Investment Summit 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. She formed… Continue reading Botswana maintains commitment to sustainable tourism
UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans
THE United Nations (UN) is bracing up for a surge of millions of Zimbabweans that are likely to be expelled from neighbouring South Africa later this year. Edward Kallon, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, forecast the return of about 180 000 Zimbabwean migrants from South Africa, where they are currently on exemption… Continue reading UN forecasts SA will expel millions of Zimbabweans
Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana
TWO people have died and others injured after attacks by stray buffaloes in northeastern Botswana. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism confirmed the deaths in the town of Kasane, located near Botswana’s borders with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Among the deceased is a 13-year-old student at the Chibe Junior Secondary School. Department of Wildlife and… Continue reading Buffaloes run berserk in Botswana
CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
THE Central African Republic (CAR) is the most improved side in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, now led by global champions, Argentina. CAR has moved ten places up to 122nd. They attained that feat after twice beating Madagascar. This is the biggest move by points (plus 28,72 points) and by places. CAR outperformed other notable… Continue reading CAR most improved national soccer team, Cameroon slide in global rankings
Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
THE death toll from the worst cholera outbreak in a decade in Mozambique has risen to 97.This is up from the 35 deaths that were reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in early March. Then, the Southern African country had 4 979 cases of the water borne disease.The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) disclosed… Continue reading Cholera wreaking havoc in Mozambique post-Freddy
Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
THE 20 soldiers held by a rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been released about two months after their capture. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) secured the release of the members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), who were seized on February 14 by the Coalition of Patriots… Continue reading Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’
The arrest of a state lawyer implicated in a fraudulent scheme that inflated prices for services rendered to the government, has been hailed as a positive step towards fighting corruption at the highest levels. The Hawks swooped on Advocate Hassan Ebrahim Kajee over the weekend, placed him under arrest and took him into custody. Kajee… Continue reading State Attorney Nabbed in R27m ‘Fraudulent Invoice Scheme’