Malamulele Pharmacist Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Defrauding Medical Aid Scheme

THE country’s largest short-insurer has launched what is lauded as South Africa’s first digital insurance
solution for micro township enterprises. Santam, in partnership with MoyaApp, has unveiled the solution, which will cost between R75 and R195 a month, providing these businesses with financial security and recovery in the event of a loss.

Santam’s entry-level digital insurance solution offers three cover options at different price points. The Starter solution is available at a monthly premium of R75, the Standard option costsREAD MORE

THE murder of seven people after militants attacked a convoy of the United States (US) Consulate in Nigeria on Tuesday has sent shockwaves across both countries. Unknown assailants attacked a convoy of two US government vehicles in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of the southeastern Anambra state.

The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals, comprising five employees of the US Mission to Nigeria and four members of the Nigeria Police Force. They were travelling in advance of a planned visitREAD MORE

TV BRICS Media Network is starting its work in the organising committee responsible for preparing and ensuring Russia’s BRICS Chairmanship in 2024. Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of the TV BRICS International Media Network, has joined the Organising Committee.

The decree on the establishment of the relevant committee was signed by Vladimir Putin. The Organising Committee will be headed by Yuri Ushakov, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation. The main tasks of the organising committee are to prepare and submitREAD MORE

XI’AN, May 16 (Xinhua) — The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been one of the most talked-about buzzwords in international cooperation over the past few years. While many people know that it was proposed by China, few may realize that the concept was first put forward in Central Asia.

In September 2013, during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan, he delivered a speech of far-reaching significance at Nazarbayev University. In his address, Xi took his audience backREAD MORE

THE internal strife plaguing the country’s main parties, including the opposition simultaneously united and divided by a court showdown over the allegedly rigged general elections, adds a new dimension to the edgy political atmosphere in Nigeria.

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and most recently, the Labour Party (LP), are all beset by infighting over different issues, some which reflect the
decades-long saga of ethnicism hijacking of politics in Africa’s biggest country byREAD MORE

THE World Tourism Organisation (WTO) has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-197. WTO believes this recent announcement represents a major milestone in the global effort to combat the virus.

“We welcome WHO’s decision to end the emergency status for COVID-19,” said WTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. WHO is an acronym for the World Health Organisation.

“This is an important signal and a moment to stand back and reflect on how we can overcome challenges only inREAD MORE

PLANS to build a convention centre to host international conferences in Siavonga have received a major boost after the local town council secured land for the construction. The facility would enhance the growth of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) which is a lucrative part of tourism
across the globe.

“We need to build a big convention centre which can accommodate over 1 000 delegates,” Given Kwapu, the council chairperson, said.

“Siavonga district has all it takes to hostREAD MORE

MORE than US$56 million the Zimbabwean government has invested in the tourism industry in Mashonaland West province, post-pandemic appears to be money down the drain. This is much to the concern of authorities who are dissatisfied with the return of investment.

Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, disclosed the government had invested over US$18,49 million in 2021 and in excess of $37,66 million in 2022 to
revive the sector. That was at the height ofREAD MORE

The Russian Embassy in South Africa has broken its silence on claims that it received weapons from South Africa, labelling the allegations an old tactic by the United States of America to push false narratives aimed at starting wars with foreign countries. In a statement released today, Russia accused Reuben Brigety, the US Ambassador to South Africa, of “fabricating weapons story” in a bid to sway the country’s foreign policy. 

It said his unsubstantiated allegations were part of a plotREAD MORE

EFF leader Julius Malema has added his voice to those who have publicly raised concerns about the government’s handling of US Ambassador Reuben Brigety’s claims that South Africa armed Russia, saying he should have been expelled from the country and his credentials withdrawn.  

Addressing a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, Malema poured cold water on Brigety’s allegations, insisting that the South African government had no capacity to produce any ammunition for the Russian government, even though he wished they did. 

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