West Plains, Missouri – Renowned actor Dick Van Dyke, known for his versatility in the entertainment industry, was born on December 13, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri. His full name is Richard Wayne Van Dyke, and he was born to Loren “Cookie” Van Dyke,…
Cape Town, South Africa – Ms. Mina Lesoma, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, has expressed her satisfaction with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA) announcement regarding the resumption of long-distance rail passenge…
Cape Town, South Africa – The Portfolio Committee on Police has urged the South African Police Service (SAPS) to adhere to the end-of-January deadline for the completion of Muyexe Police Station’s infrastructure development. Following a site visit to t…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – A new report from the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights significant progress in early warning systems for extreme weather and climate chang…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan has called for a revision in financing mechanisms by multilateral and international financial organizations to facilitate access to concessionary funding for climate action for small i…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have released a landmark report at COP28, emphasizing the critical role of renewable energy in addressing climate change and the…