(2024-03-14). Similar Tasks, Similar Goals. infobrics.org With the help of China, Africa is becoming a key force driving the transformation of the international system and global order…
(2024-03-14). South Africa to Host NDB Annual Meeting. infobrics.org The South African Cabinet has given the green light for the country to host the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) in June 2024. This significant event comes a decade after the establishment of the NDB by BRICS countries…
(2024-03-14). Concern over learner dropouts and repetition. sanews.gov.za Concern over learner dropouts and repetition | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify their efforts in tackling these issues. | The President addressed the opening of the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla Conference taking place at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Boksburg on Thursday. | Taking place under the theme "Equipping learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world," the 2024 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla aims to deepen the understanding of advancements…
(2024-03-14). Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed. sanews.gov.za Hazelmere Dam project successfully completed | The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | It increased from 23.9 million m3 to 43.6 million m3, which is an increase of 83% for the KwaZulu-Natal dam. | "To enable this additional stored water to be treated and supplied to the City of eThekwini, the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has completed a project to increase the capacity of the Hazelmere Water Treatment Works from 55 to 75 millilitres (ML) per day, at a cost of…
(2024-03-14). Progress report on lifestyle audits for senior government managers finalised. sanews.gov.za
(2024-03-14). Representatives of Egypt and China discuss establishment of joint industrial zone. tvbrics.com 
It will be located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea…
(2024-03-14). 30 years of freedom campaign approved. sanews.gov.za 30 years of freedom campaign approved | Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. | "South Africa is marking 30 years since the historic election of 27th of April 1994. The commemoration of this milestone in the trajectory of our developmental democracy requires a government-wide approach," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday. | The campaign to celebrate 30 years of Freedom and Democracy aims to mobilise the country to celebrate the gains, achievements and the milestone of 30 years of demo…
(2024-03-14). More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme. sanews.gov.za More than 2 million benefit from land reform programme | As government continues to fast track the pace of land reform, so far 2 345 547 individual beneficiaries, who are members of 460 952 households, have benefited from the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | "Of these households, 177 504 are female-headed households and 1 266 are households headed by persons with disabilities," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Thursday in Cape Town. | During its meeting on Wednesday, Cabinet was briefed on the implementation and progress of the Acceleration of Land Reform programme. | The Accelerati…
(2024-03-14). Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade. sanews.gov.za Cabinet welcomes AfCFTA Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade | Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). | "These included the first-ever Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade, as well as Protocols on Investment and on Digital Trade," said Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni. | The Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade aims to promote sustainable and inclusive socioeconomic development, provide equal opportunity for women and youth in intra-Africa trade, and the structural transformation of A…
(2024-03-14). Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant. sanews.gov.za Godongwana announces increase in R350 grant | The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant — popularly known as the R350 grant — is expected to be raised to R370 from April this year. | This was announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the National Assembly on Wednesday. | "His Excellency, the President, in his State of the Nation Address, said that the [SRD grant] is going to continue, and the R350 will be improved. My colleague, the Minister of Social Development, is going to publish for comments a comprehensive social security programme and that… will define a better platform and a future f…
(2024-03-14). Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements. sanews.gov.za Tsepho portable power brings light to informal settlements | A youth-led enterprise from Vrygrond in the Western Cape, is switching on lights, plugs and lives through its portable power stations solution. | Fuelled by a desire to make an impactful change, three young entrepreneurs, Vincent Mosebe, who is the founder and CEO of Mosebe Enterprise (ME); Leandro Antonio, Marketing Director; and Donovan Pedzai, Chief Operations Officer, set out to revolutionise the energy sector. | They used recycled materials to create the power stations for underserved and rural communities in the Western Cape and beyond. | Their p…
(2024-03-14). Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan | Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. | This follows a comprehensive, multi-year development process that included various rounds of public consultation. | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement on Thursday on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held the previous day. | "The IndWTMP provides a plan to divert 100% of new waste tyres from storage, while simultaneously targeting the processing of existing stockpiles. This will be done through the development of add…
usatoday.com (2024-03-14). Israel war live updates: 'Humanitarian islands' for Rafah civilians 
Israel plans to relocate a large portion of the 1.4 million people sheltering in Rafah to protect them from its anticipated major offensive in the southern Gaza city as it pursues Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces' chief spokesman said Wednesday.
(2024-03-14). eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights. sanews.gov.za eThekwini municipal workers' strike infringes on human rights | Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. | "The impact of the strike has seen many residents without water, electricity and waste removal, which is an infringement of the rights of people and a contravention of the Constitution. | "Such behaviour will not be tolerated. Cabinet calls on law enforcement agencies to do all it takes to protect the rights of people," Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said at…
(2024-03-14). Tormenta Filipo deja al menos cuatro muertos en Mozambique. telesurtv.net Autoridades locales indican que la tormenta ha interrumpido el suministro de electricidad y las líneas de comunicación.
(2024-03-14). Dos policías detenidos por la muerte de un normalista en México. telesurtv.net Se indicó que a los detenidos se les informaron sus derechos y se pusieron a disposición de los agentes ministeriales de la FGR en cumplimiento de una orden de aprehensión.
(2024-03-14). Exigen suma de dinero para liberar niños y rehenes nigerianos. telesurtv.net "Amenazaron con matar a todos los cautivos si no reciben el dinero para finales de este mes", señaló el líder comunitario en la localidad de Kuriga, Abdullahi Uma.
(2024-03-14). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-14). South Africans fighting for Israel in Gaza to face arrest. newarab.com 
South Africa's foreign minister says her country's citizens who fight in the Israeli armed forces or alongside them in Gaza will be arrested when they return home, deepening the rift between the nations after South Africa laid accusations of genocide against Israel at the United Nations' top court. | Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made the comment earlier this week at a Palestinian solidarity event attended by officials from South Africa's ruling African National Congress party. | She also encouraged people to protest outside the embassies of what she called the "five primary supporters" of Israel and its mili…
(2024-03-14). Five years on, Algeria's Hirak must learn from past mistakes. newarab.com 
On 22nd February 2024, the Algerian people celebrated the Algerians still recall how, on 22nd February 22, millions took to the streets in disciplined and