(2024-03-04). More Gaza children die of hunger as Egypt truce talks resume. newarab.com 
More and more children in Gaza are on the brink of malnutrition and severe dehydration, UNICEF has warned, as at least 15 children have died in the enclave due to a lack of food and water. | Israel's war on the territory continues to rage, as bombardment has been reported in Rafah, Khan Younis and Gaza City. The death toll on Sunday has reached 30,410, according to the health ministry in Gaza. | Meanwhile, Hamas officials have arrived in Cairo, Egypt in a bid to come to a truce agreement, while Qatari and US envoys are reportedly present. | A Hamas official said a ceasefire deal could be secured "within 24 to…
(2024-03-04). President Ramaphosa calls for ceasefire in Sudan. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for ceasefire in Sudan | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a briefing by the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, Malik Agar Eyre Nganyoufa, on the situation in Sudan, while reiterating the call for an immediate ceasefire. | President Ramaphosa held a meeting with Nganyoufa on the situation in Sudan on Sunday. | According to the Presidency, the purpose of the meeting was to brief the President on the developments towards peace in Sudan. | "President Ramaphosa welcomed the briefing and expressed South Africa's support for dialogue between the…
(2024-03-04). Flouting High Court and Haitian Outrage, U.S. Storms Forward with Kenyan-Led Haiti Intervention. libya360.wordpress.com Kim Ives Kenyan President William Ruto (left) with de facto Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry in New York on Sep. 21, 2023. Just as it is opposing and trampling the International Court of Justice's ruling against Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza, Washington is running roughshod over the Kenyan High Court's Jan. 26 ruling that the East African…
(2024-03-04). New round of Gaza truce talks held in Egypt. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Representatives from Hamas, Qatar and the United States have arrived in Egypt's Cairo to renew talks of a possible truce in Gaza ahead of Ramadan 2024, Egyptian media reported on Sunday. Al-Qahera News reported that delegations arrived in Egypt with the hope of achieving an improvement in truce talks in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.Reports revealed that Cairo, Washington and Doha have been playing an important role in the past few weeks to pause the war which started last October and during which at least 30,410 people have been killed, mostly women and children, in Israeli attacks…
(2024-03-04). Gaza truce talks see 'significant' progress. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian Egyptian state-linked TV revealed that talks on truce in Gaza have witnessed a "significant progress".Delegations from Qatar, Hamas and the United States gathered in Egypt on Sunday for discussions of a possible six-week truce in Gaza as the war is about to enter its fifth month.On the second day of talks on the Gaza truce, mediators said that there is hope for a possible truce agreement between Hamas and Israel.
(2024-03-04). Celebrating 30 years of human rights. sanews.gov.za Celebrating 30 years of human rights | The year 2024 coincides with several historic milestones in the nation's fight for fundamental human rights and freedoms, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa. | "South Africans from all walks of life will be participating in the seventh National Elections since the dawn of democracy and the country, in April, will be celebrating 30 years of democracy in South Africa," the Minister said on Monday in Pretoria. | He was addressing the launch of Human Rights Month, which is taking place under the theme: "Three Decades of Respect For and Promotion of Human Rights.
(2024-03-04). Probe into SANDF deaths. sanews.gov.za Probe into SANDF deaths | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has convened a Board of Inquiry with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) to investigate an incident which led to the deaths of two defence force members. | "The incident occurred when one of them [SANDF member] shot and killed the other with their service weapon before turning the weapon on themselves with fatal consequences," said the SANDF of Thursday's incident. | In a statement on Friday the defence force said it has convened a Board of Inquiry to work with the MONUSCO com…
(2024-03-04). SANRAL invests R740m to improve Eastern Cape roads. sanews.gov.za SANRAL invests R740m to improve Eastern Cape roads | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) is set to inject R740 million for six road maintenance projects in the Kou-Kamma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape over the next few months. | These projects include a periodic maintenance contract for the N2 National Road from Bloukrans River bridge to Storms River village intersection, valued at R80 million, and another contract from Storms River village to Wittelsbos, worth R50 million. | The scope of work will entail the construction of surface seal, localised surface repairs, crack sealing a…
(2024-03-04). South Africa to spend US$74 billion on education, sports, arts and culture over next three years. tvbrics.com 
This is according to National Treasury documents presented alongside Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana…
(2024-03-04). Nzimande condemns student killing. sanews.gov.za Nzimande condemns student killing | Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has condemned the killing of a University of Johannesburg (UJ) student in Braamfontein, last week Thursday. | The student was killed in a crossfire while travelling from the university to their residence in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD). | Nzimande has also raised his concern about the well-being of another student, who was also shot in the same incident, and remains in a critical condition in hospital. | The Minister sent his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased stude…
(2024-03-04). Egypt launches international conference on medical tourism. tvbrics.com 
Ahmed Al-Sobki, Chairman of the Health Authority, emphasised the significant achievements of the Egyptian health sector…
(2024-03-04). State-of-the-art e-commerce logistics centre opens at Ethiopia's airport. tvbrics.com 
This is the third such centre in the country…
(2024-03-04). Libya coast guard 'prevented' migrant rescue in Med Sea. newarab.com 
A German charity has accused the The German charity SOS Humanity, which operates the rescue ship Humanity 1, said the
(2024-03-04). Milei Launches Massive Attack on Press Freedom and Shuts Down National News Agency Télam. libya360.wordpress.com ARG Medios Télam workers at a protest. "Defending public media is defending national sovereignty". The news agency building woke up with its building fenced off and with its website under "reconstruction." The workers are mobilizing in response. On the morning of March 4, the website of the national news agency, Télam, was shut down and inaccessible…
(2024-03-04). Government activities for the week 04 March to 07 March 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 04 March to 07 March 2024 | On Monday, 04 March, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in partnership with the Department of Justice and Correctional Services will launch the 2024 Human Rights Month at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. | Also on Monday, Eastern Cape Rural Development and Agrarian Reform MEC Nonkqubela Pieters hands over industrial machines, agricultural inputs, and tools to business owners in Bathurst. | Monday also marks World Obesity Day. | From Monday, 04 March to Thursday, 7 March, the Department of Employment and Labour will be taking a basket of it…
(2024-03-04). Investigations of Attacks on the Eritrean Diaspora Are Underway. transcend.org 28 Feb 2024 – Ann Garrison spoke to Eritrean British attorney Feven Yemane regarding attacks on Eritrean diaspora festivals and gatherings and the investigations underway.
(2024-03-04). Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding. sanews.gov.za Gauteng emerging farmers urged to apply for funding | Emerging farmers in the priority areas of poultry, piggery, grains, vegetables, red meat, cannabis, aquaculture, rabbit, bee farming and agri-processing have been invited to apply for funding. | This is part of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment's efforts to grow the agricultural sector, create jobs and alleviate poverty in the province. | The CASP which closes on Friday, is informed by the department's elevated priority focus to maintain sustainable food security in the province. | "We are making a call to the historicall…
(2024-03-04). Progress made in reforming the public service. sanews.gov.za Progress made in reforming the public service | President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter to the nation, touched on the recent progress that has been made in reforming and professionalising the public service. | "Several important milestones have been reached in the last week as part of the work underway to reform and professionalise the public service. These developments are vital both to advancing the goal of a capable developmental state and give effect to recommendations of the State Capture Commission," he said. | In his weekly newsletter on Monday, the President said the National Assembly had p…
(2024-03-04). Tunisian authorities investigate synagogue fire. newarab.com 
A man believed to have started a fire in a garden at a synagogue in the east of Hichem ben Ayad, the public prosecutor in the eastern port city of Sfax, told The Associated Press that a garden in the courtyard of the city's synagogue was set on fire on Sunday. An investigation was opened and a suspect was arre…
(2024-03-04). Over one million students provisionally funded by NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Over one million students provisionally funded by NSFAS | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received a total of 1 936 330 applications for funding, as of 16 February 2024. | Briefing the media on the registration process and payment of allowances on Monday, NSFAS Acting Chairperson, Professor Lourens Van Staden, said that of the 1 936 330 applications received, 1 244 854 are provisionally funded as of 1 March 2024, with 108 345 registrations received, 59 723 awaiting evaluations, and 94 816 awaiting supporting documents. | Van Staden said a total of 84 225 applications have been withdrawn by s…
(2024-03-04). Call to resolve challenges at Office of Military Ombud. sanews.gov.za Call to resolve challenges at Office of Military Ombud | The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has urged the Department of Defence and Military Veterans and the Office of the Military Ombud, to find workable solutions to the Ombud's current challenges in spending its goods and services budget. | The committee received a mid-term report for the 2023/24 financial year (1 April to 30 September 2023). | "While the committee welcomed the progress in implementing the Ombud's mandate, it highlighted that the current process where the Ombud can only procure goods and services through the department, limits its ability…
(2024-03-04). Egypt's basic goods prices soar despite decline in US$ value. newarab.com 
As the holy month of Ramadan nears, Egypt's low and limited-income households are struggling against an intolerable situation with the prices of Despite the recent decline of the value of the US dollar in the parallel market in…
(2024-03-04). Mpumalanga learners get bicycles. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga learners get bicycles | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has handed over 455 bicycles to pupils in Mpumalanga to use for travelling to school. | Learners that benefitted from the national Shova Kalula or Ride Easy Bicycle Programme include those in Sindawonye and Kwakwari Primary, as well as Mgudlwa, Mkhephuli, Mbedlwana, Sozilani and Hlomanani Secondary Schools in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. | "We hope that these means will help in them to get to and from school quicker, and that it will inspire them to pursue their educational dreams," Chikunga said on Monday. | The national Shova Ka…
(2024-03-04). Free State focuses on job creation. sanews.gov.za Free State focuses on job creation | Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana says the province is hard at work to lessen the burden of unemployment. | In his State of the Province Address on Friday, Dukwana said unemployment fell from 38.5% in the third quarter of 2023 to 37% in the fourth quarter. | "Our Expanded Public Works Programme and the Presidential Employment Stimulus is a demonstration of our efforts to ignite economic growth," he said. | Dukwana said since 2019, the province has created 282 907 work opportunities against a five-year target of 260 000 work opportunities through the Expanded Public Works Prog…
(2024-03-04). Another step forward for digital skills building in SA. sanews.gov.za Another step forward for digital skills building in SA | Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele has launched the Digital Skills Forum (DSF) to lead, oversee and coordinate the implementation of the national digital skills programme. | "A critical function of the DSF is to provide strategic direction on the implementation of the digital skills programme; prioritise and coordinate areas of focus; mobilise resources in the form of expertise; funding and institutional support and monitor performance," the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) said in a statement. | Th…
(2024-03-04). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-04). Deadly drug made from bone powder spreading in West Africa. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The emergence of a new deadly drug containing human bone powder has sparked concern across several West African nations due to its easy availability, low cost, and horrible impact, especially on young people. This drug, commonly referred to as "Kush" or "Zombie," has quickly gained popularity in countries such as Sierra Leone, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Niger, leading to alarming health crises and societal chaos.In Sierra Leone alone, reports indicate that "Kush" is responsible for claiming the lives of around ten individuals every week, with thousands more needing urgent medical attention…
(2024-03-04). Liberation through reading in Cuba. mronline.org Literacy campaigns targeting African (Black) youth in Africa and across the diaspora have played a crucial role in fostering educational empowerment.
(2024-03-04). Communication and community engagement in the Libya floods response – A round-up of social media listening, media analytics and resources for practitioners, February 2024 [EN/AR]. reliefweb.int 
Country: Libya | Source: CDAC Network | Please refer to the attached files. | On 11 September 2023, Storm Daniel hit the northeastern coast of Libya, with the ensuing floods causing catastrophic destruction and loss of life. In a crisis of this magnitude, actionable information and continuous dialogue that helps people make crucial decisions, access aid and cope with challenging realities can make a life-changing difference. However, coordination and access challenges continue to impede two-way communication between affected people and aid providers. The lack of transparency about aid delivery and the activ…
(2024-03-04). Institutions submit registration data to NSFAS. sanews.gov.za Institutions submit registration data to NSFAS | Twenty-nine institutions that have submitted registration data for catch up payment for the 2024 academic year allowances, will be paid by Friday, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). | The acting Chairperson of the NSFAS, Professor Lourens Van Staden, said following delays in the 2024 academic year, mainly due to registration, the NSFAS board took a decision to request institutions in the interim to operate as a channel to pay the February and March allowances. | "Communication was therefore sent to all universities notifying them of this decis…
(2024-03-04). Thousands protest Tunisia economic woes. newarab.com 
Thousands protested "The economic and social situation continues to worsen," the confederation's head, Noureddine Taboubi, said in a speech to protesters. | Taboubi s…
(2024-03-04). Philippines, Flooding in Davao Occidental (Effects of Easterlies/Localised Thunderstorms) (2 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Davao del Sur, Philippines | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000295-PHL | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18: 51: 34 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Malita | DESCRIPTION | In the early morning of 01 March 2024, a flooding incident transpired at Malita, Davao Occidental due to moderate to heavy rains brought by easterlies/localized thunderstorms. | On 02 March 2024, aside from Barangay Poblacion of Malita, additional flooding incidents were also reported in…
(2024-03-04). SA commemorates World Obesity Day. sanews.gov.za SA commemorates World Obesity Day | As the country joins the global community to mark World Obesity Day, the Department of Health has urged people to engage in regular physical activity and follow a balanced eating plan. | World Obesity Day is aimed at raising awareness and improving understanding of obesity root causes and actions needed to address them, and tackling the associated stigma. | Obesity has become one of the biggest health crises faced by people today around the world. | According to the World Health Organization, obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, claiming at least 2.8 million liv…
(2024-03-04). Sudan Conflict Snapshot — December 2023 & January 2024. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Source: Search for Common Ground | Please refer to the attached file. | This conflict snapshot report offers insight into both offline and online conflict trends in Sudan from December 1, 2023 to January 30, 2024. It encompasses instances of violence and their repercussions on various population groups, infrastructure, essential services, as well as offline and online polarization dynamics. The data draws from 40 responses gathered by embedded observers, reflecting the perspectives of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), host communities, and service providers in regions including Gadarif,…
(2024-03-04). Continúa registro de la Gran Misión Viva Venezuela. telesurtv.net En el estado Bolívar, Falcón, Anzoátegui, Caracas, Trujillo, Cojedes, entre otros, los cultores y cultoras se dieron cita para formalizar su inscripción en la misión creada por el presidente venezolano.
(2024-03-04). Hombres armados ejecutan a 170 personas en Burkina Faso. telesurtv.net Burkina Faso ha estado luchando durante años contra el terrorismo y los levantamientos de grupos militantes vinculados a Al Qaeda y Estado Islámico.
(2024-03-03). Small Business Development to host Global Entrepreneurship Congress. sanews.gov.za Small Business Development to host Global Entrepreneurship Congress | Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC+Africa) in Cape Town from 13 – 14 March. | The Department of Small Business Development has partnered with 22 on Sloane and other public and private sector players, who are committed to advancing entrepreneurial activity on the continent, to stage GEC+Africa 2024. | GEC+Africa is a gathering of entrepreneurs, thought leaders and practitioners, who have become part of the global movement that advances entrepreneurship as a vehicle for…