(2024-02-29). There Is No Place for the Palestinians of Gaza to Go. By: Vijay Prashad. midwesternmarx.com 
On February 9, 2024, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his army would advance into Rafah, the last remaining city in Gaza not occupied by the Israelis. Most of the 2.3 million Palestinians who live in Gaza had fled to its southern border with Egypt after being told by the Israelis on October 13, 2023, that the north had to be abandoned and that the south would be a "safe zone." As the Palestinians from the north, particularly from G …
(2024-02-29). Gaza death toll exceeds 30,000 people. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – As Israel continues its brutal aggression on Gaza, the Ministry of Health in the enclave announced that the death toll has exceeded the 30,000 people mark with more than half of them being children. "The number of martyrs exceeds 30,000," a ministry statement said. It added that the toll includes at least 79 deaths reported overnight.Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have been attempting to broker a cease-fire to put an end to the brutal Israeli aggression on Gaza, with negotiators requesting a six-week respite in the nearly five-month conflict.Mediators suggested an agreement could fi…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes 29 May as date for General Elections | Cabinet has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's proclamation of 29 May 2024 as the date for the General Elections, following his consultations with the Electoral Commission of South Africa and all nine provincial Premiers on the state of readiness for the national and provincial elections. | Briefing media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni emphasised that Cabinet has called on everyone, especially the youth, to exercise their right to vote. | "Years of untold sacrifice and struggle for our freedom culminated in the right to vote…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit. sanews.gov.za Cabinet confident SA will deliver successful G20 Summit | Cabinet has expressed its confidence in South Africa's ability to host a successful G20 Summit, drawing upon its track record of successfully organising major events such as the BRICS Summit and the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum (AGOA). | This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni who addressed a post-Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria. | The Minister told the media that Cabinet received and considered a report on the preparations for South Africa's hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025 as well as taking over the Pres…
(2024-02-29). Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting | Cabinet has considered and approved the hosting of the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) to take place in South Africa in June 2024. | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said it has been 10 years since Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries signed the Articles of the NDB at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, marking the establishment of the "first multilateral development institution by emerging and developing countries". | Briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Ntshavheni sa…
(2024-02-29). South African Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development: Saudi Arabia is a strategic market for agriculture. tvbrics.com 
The visit by a delegation from Saudi Arabia, was aimed at strengthening agricultural trade between the two countries…
(2024-02-29). National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system. sanews.gov.za National Treasury publishes Policy Position Statement on financial ombud system | National Treasury has published its Policy Position Statement titled, 'A Simpler, Stronger Financial Sector Ombud System', which outlines proposed reforms to the ombud system. | The Policy Position Statement follows the publication of a World Bank Diagnostic Study in 2021 titled, 'South Africa – Financial Ombud System Diagnostic'. | "The study provided an independent review of South Africa's financial ombud system and recommended reforms to enhance consumer protection and encourage good quality outcomes in the financial services sec…
(2024-02-29). SA works on exiting FATF grey list. sanews.gov.za SA works on exiting FATF grey list | National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's grey listing, it remains a challenge to address all 17 of the remaining action items by February 2025. | "All relevant agencies and authorities will need to continue to demonstrate significant improvements, and also for such improvements are being sustained," National Treasury said on Thursday. | The FATF is the international standard-setting body that oversees global compliance with anti-money laun…
(2024-02-29). South Africa has begun preparations for its G20 presidency. tvbrics.com 
The country's Cabinet of Ministers has reviewed a report on preparations…
(2024-02-29). Head of Tatarstan: Role of Africa in the system of world economy and international relations continues to grow steadily. tvbrics.com 
Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with First Vice President of Zimbabwe Constantino Chiwenga…
(2024-02-29). U.S. AFRICOM Airstrikes Feared To Have Killed Two Cuban Doctors. popularresistance.org The National Network on Cuba, The Black Alliance for Peace, and Lowcountry Action Committee strongly condemn the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Somalia reported to have killed 2 Cuban doctors. We demand the U.S. release all information about the bombing to Cuba and the victims' families. | Cuba has deployed more than 600,000 health workers to 165 nations over the last six decades on medical missions. Two Cubans serving in Kenya, Dr. Assel Herrera Correa, a specialist in general medicine, and Dr. Landy Rodriguez Hernandez, a surgeon, were kidnapped there in 2019 and held in Jilib, southern Somalia.
(2024-02-29). Xi holds talks with Sierra Leonean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2024-02-29). Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha. sanews.gov.za Limpopo committed to good governance, says Mathabatha | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says the province has, over the past decade, worked tirelessly to bring stability and sound administration. | "Through collective effort and unwavering commitment, we have seen remarkable improvements in audit outcomes and overall provincial performance," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the once prevalent disclaimer audit opinions are now a thing of the past in the provincial departments, public entities and municipalities. | "In 2013, Limpopo was at a c…
(2024-02-29). Egypt renews detention of Uber driver accused of kidnap. newarab.com 
(2024-02-29). Multinational Shell's elusive actions denounced in Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Activists and environmental organizations denounced today that the multinational oil company Shell is trying to evade its responsibilities with the damages caused in the Niger Delta area.
(2024-02-29). KZN economy back on its feet, Premier. sanews.gov.za KZN economy back on its feet, Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says despite various challenges, including floods that hit the province, the provincial economy is back on its feet. | The province is gradually addressing the damage which is estimated in the region of R33 billion. | "At times, we felt we were on the verge of collapse while at other times we felt we could touch the sky. The circumstances around the sixth administration tested our steely resolve and we chose to soldier on," Dube-Ncube said as she delivered the State of the Province Address (SOPA) at the Oval Cricket Stadium in Piete…
(2024-02-29). Meningitis outbreak kills 20 in northern Nigeria. plenglish.com Abuja, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The outbreak, unexpected as usual, of meningitis in northern Nigeria, took the lives of 20 students, official sources reported in a statement circulated in this capital.
(2024-02-29). Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment. sanews.gov.za Health dept welcomes NHI court judgment | The Department of Health has welcomed a decision by the Gauteng High Court to dismiss a legal attempt by trade union Solidarity to halt the department's ongoing efforts to strengthen the public health system. | In a statement on Thursday, the department said Solidarity sought to stop the filing of critical posts under the National Health Insurance (NHI) branch. | According to the department, the trade union approached the court last year to challenge a decision taken by the department to advertise and fill 44 vacancies, including five Chief Directors and competent technic…
(2024-02-29). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-02-29). ECA calls African countries for a transition towards green economies (+Photo). plenglish.com 
Harare, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) The 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development called for a transition towards inclusive, low-carbon, and efficient green economies.
(2024-02-29). 'Arish student': Egyptian girl commits suicide at Arish University. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The story of an Arish University student has gone viral on social media with people saying that the girl committed suicide after being blackmailed, meanwhile, local newspapers reported that she died of poisoning. Activists online widely shared the Arish student's story and said that the student was abused after someone took private photos of her without her knowledge. Human rights advocates released a campaign online calling for harsh punishment against those who are involved in leading the Arish student to commit suicide by taking private photos of the Egyptian girl and abusing her to share them onlin…
(2024-02-29). Are the RSF recruiting children to fight in Sudan's war? newarab.com 
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(2024-02-29). 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy. sanews.gov.za 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy | KwaZulu-Natal has made strides in the delivery of housing units with a total of 690 000 housing units having been built since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | This is among the province's achievements highlighted by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, delivering the State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "We have built 690 000 housing units in KwaZulu-Natal, which means more than 2.8 million KZN citizens live in houses built by this democratic government. This excludes the 130 000 sites that have been made available over the same 30-year period," Dube-Ncube said. | Refl…
(2024-02-29). New York City struggles with influx of asylum seekers. america.cgtn.com 
In the past year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, mainly from South and Central America, along with a significant number from Africa. Officials acknowledge the strain on city resources, particularly concerning the limited access to basic services for African asylum seekers. CGTN's William Denselow reports from New York.
(2024-02-29). Palestinian FM says Hamas knows it cannot be in new govt. newarab.com 
Palestinian foreign minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Maliki told a press conference that a "technocratic" government was needed, without the Islamist group which is fighting a bitter "The time no…
(2024-02-29). Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations. sanews.gov.za Dube-Ncube commends setting up of victim-friendly rooms at police stations | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has commended the installation of victim-friendly rooms at 28 police stations, boreholes and streetlights at a gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) hotspot in Nongoma. | The victim-friendly rooms were installed by lsibaya Casino, while Vodacom installed the boreholes and streetlights. | Dube-Ncube said at least 755 survivors of GBVF accessed services in government supported GBVF shelters, with 112 964 survivors receiving psychosocial support services from the Department of Social Development…
(2024-02-29). 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy. sanews.gov.za 690 000 houses built in KZN since democracy | KwaZulu-Natal has made strides in the delivery of housing units, with a total of 690 000 housing units having been built since the dawn of democracy in 1994. | This is among the province's achievements highlighted by Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, delivering the State of the Province Address on Wednesday. | "We have built 690 000 housing units in KwaZulu-Natal, which means more than 2.8 million KZN citizens live in houses built by this democratic government. This excludes the 130 000 sites that have been made available over the same 30-year period," Dube-Ncube said. | Ref…
(2024-02-29). Several casualties in an attack on Chad intelligence services office. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to local reports, several casualties have been recorded killed in an attack on the Chad Intelligence Services office in N'Djamena. An attack on the office of Chad's strong ANSE internal security agency in the capital N'Djamena killed multiple individuals, according to a government statement released on Wednesday.The statement blamed the nighttime attack on activists from the opposition Socialist Party Without Borders, led by Yaya Dillo, and stated that "the situation is now completely under control" and that "the perpetrators of this act have been arrested or are being sought and will be pros…
(2024-02-29). KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers. sanews.gov.za KZN plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers | In a bid to further strengthen the fight against crime in KwaZulu-Natal, the provincial government plans to recruit 1000 social crime prevention volunteers who will be deployed throughout the province. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, made the announcement when she was delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday. | Highlighting some of the provincial government's initiatives aimed at fighting crime in communities, Dube-Ncube said police capacity has over the past four years been augmented by new mem…
(2024-02-29). Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives. sanews.gov.za Limpopo records progress in improving citizens' lives | Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says much has been done to improve the lives of people in the province. | "When we achieved our April 1994 democratic breakthrough, less than 30% of rural households had access to electricity," Mathabatha said. | Delivering the State of the Province Address in Polokwane on Thursday, Mathabatha said the provincial government has electrified at least 94.% of rural households in the province, marking a significant improvement in access to electricity. | "People in rural areas overwhelmingly depended on firewood to cook, using thr…
(2024-02-29). Putin stresses relations with Latin America, ASEAN, and Africa. plenglish.com "We are working on strengthening relations with Latin American countries; we admire with respect the interest in learning the Russian language and culture," Putin stressed in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. | The president noted that with ASEAN, Africa, and Arab countries, we observe a potential with plans and new points of contact in this partnership. | "We see great prospects in building a great Eurasian partnership, combining integration procedures inside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," he noted. | The head of State pointed out that the Russia-Afric…
(2024-02-29). Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo. sanews.gov.za Nkangala residents called to attend Presidential Imbizo | Cabinet has called on residents of the Nkangala District Municipality and surrounding areas to attend the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo and engage their public representatives on issues affecting them. | President Cyril Ramaphosa will on 7 March 2024 hosts the 12th DDM Presidential Imbizo in Mpumalanga. | The imbizo brings together leaders from all three spheres of government to interact with residents on service delivery challenges and sets out plans for service delivery improvements and community development in the area. | Minister…
(2024-02-29). KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination. sanews.gov.za KZN continues quest to remain most favoured investment destination | While unemployment figures may cause despair, KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the rate of investment into the province is a sign that tomorrow will be better than today. | "As KwaZulu-Natal, we faced an uphill battle in ensuring that investor confidence is unwavering, despite challenges with load shedding, the civil unrest, ageing utilities' infrastructure, some of which could not withstand the recent floods. Yet we remain determined to continue in our quest to ensure that investors know that KwaZulu-Natal is and remains the most…
(2024-02-29). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-29). Joe Biden and the Gaza war. indybay.org This Netanyahu, supported by the extremists in his cabinet and among his followers, disavows the US President at every opportunity. Recently, there have been repeated signs that he is not at all opposed to the idea of a "second Nakba" – a forced emigration of the Gaza population to Egypt and elsewhere. "Hamas must be destroyed, Gaza must be demilitarized."
(2024-02-29). South Africa says following up on Israel's non-compliance with ICJ ruling. presstv.ir South Africa says it has contacted the ICJ to pursue Israel's non-compliance with the top court's ruling on the prohibition of genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-29). Raeisi due in Algeria in 1st presidential visit in 14 years. presstv.ir President Raeisi will travel to Algiers on March 2 at the official invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.