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Trade, Industry and Competition on passing away of Mr Sidwell Medupe from Covid-19 related complications

It is with sadness that we advise of the passing away of Mr Sidwell Medupe from Covid-19 related complications at the young age of 56. I take this opportunity on behalf of the Deputy Ministers, the dtic family and my family to offer our sincere condole...

President Ramaphosa to make announcement on national executive

President Cyril Ramaphosa will make an announcement on changes to the national executive at 20h30 today, Thursday, 5 August 2021. The President’s address will be broadcast and streamed on a range of platforms that are accessible to South Africans and i...

Minister Lindiwe Sisulu commends Rand Water for raising over R1.7 billion in the capital markets

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu, has congratulated Rand Water, an entity of the Department of Water and Sanitation for which successfully arranged the auction of just over R1.7 Billion in senior and sustainabilit...

World Bank Vice President Pledges Continued Commitment to Guyana

WASHINGTON, August 5, 2021 - World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, and Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc, completed their first official visit to Guyana today. They commended the progr...

Nigerian Authorities Seize Pangolin Scales Destined for Export

Nigerian customs officials have announced the country's third largest bust of pangolin scales and the arrest of three foreign nationals.Pandemic travel restrictions had slowed trafficking of the endangered anteater to Asia, where its scales are used in...

Minister Tito Mboweni briefs media on the economic support package, 28 Jul

Media briefing to unpack economic support package as announced by President Ramaphosa The Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni, will brief the media following President...

African leaders seek $100 billion from World Bank fund to finance economic recovery

ABIDJAN, July 17 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — African leaders gathered in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to plead with the World Bank for new aid plans to finance...

Internet Restrictions Hold Back Africa’s Economic Growth, Study Finds

A report by a non-profit group says Africa needs to increase internet access to boost its economies, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The advocacy group found that while Africa's locally routed online traffic has increased, only one in...

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Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund Secure Victories in Bundesliga Matches

Berlin: In a series of competitive matches in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, several teams faced significant defeats on their home grounds. Eintracht Frankfurt suffered a heavy loss against Bayer Leverkusen, finishing the match with a 4-1 defeat. ...
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Rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred Poised to Impact Northern New South Wales

Yangon: Authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Sunday warned residents in northern NSW to prepare for damaging winds, large surf and heavy rainfall with Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to cross the coast later this week. Ac...

Kenya Targets 10 Million Domestic Tourists in 2025 Amid Tourism Boom

Narok: The government is setting its sights on attracting 10 million domestic tourists this year, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano has announced. With a thriving tourism sector, the Ministry plans to amplify local travel throu...

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Soybean Futures Close Higher at Dalian Commodity Exchange.

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Implications of the Ukraine Crisis: Food, Fuel, Fertilisers and Freight Prices in the Southern Africa Region (July 2022)

SUMMARY• The Southern Africa Region is estimated to be one of the most affected regions by the ripple effects of the Ukraine crisis; WFP estimates the projected additional increase in regional acute food insecurity due to the crisis at approximately 10...