(2024-02-05). Indaba to place spotlight on local mining industry. sanews.gov.za Indaba to place spotlight on local mining industry | The 2024 Investing in African Mining Indaba will place the spotlight on the significant potential of the mining sector in fostering economic expansion and employment opportunities, said President Cyril Ramaphosa. | "This week's Mining Indaba in Cape Town will showcase the enormous potential of the mining industry to drive economic growth and job creation. The actions underway to improve the logistics system will help us to unlock this potential, given that mining companies depend on the rail network and ports to compete in global markets. | "From the work alrea…
(2024-02-05). Register to vote at your local municipal offices. sanews.gov.za Register to vote at your local municipal offices | The Electoral Commission is urging those who could not make it to their local voting stations to register or rectify their details to visit its online facility and local municipal offices for assistance. | "The Commission extends its gratitude to thousands of South Africans who have gone online and visited our registration stations to register, re-register or check their details. | "Our online facility and local municipal offices will remain open for registration and verification of details until the date of the elections is proclaimed by the President," said the…
(2024-02-05). Denel showcases top products in Saudi Arabia. sanews.gov.za Denel showcases top products in Saudi Arabia | Denel will showcase several of its top products in the fields of missile technology, air defence systems, precision-guided munitions, artillery systems and unmanned aerial vehicle systems at the World Defence Show in Saudi Arabia this week. | The World Defence Show, held from 4 – 8 February, attracts the world's top aerospace and defence manufacturers and is also attended by decision-makers, industry analysts and media from across the globe. | "This is an opportunity for Denel to demonstrate that we still design, manufacture and deliver high-technology products that…
(2024-02-05). Do the Right Thing: Put the South African Government's Nuclear Plans to a Popular Referendum. counterpunch.org 
Ever since South African Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that Cabinet had approved the updated Integrated Resource Plan last December, local media has been awash with articles by nuclear supporters and sundry lobbyists exhorting politicians and government to 'show true leadership' and 'do the right thing' when it comes to nuclear power. Invariably, doing
(2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…
(2024-02-05). Norway Farmed Salmon Industry Accused Of 'Food Colonialism'. popularresistance.org Producers in Norway, the world's top supplier of farmed salmon, are pushing up to four million people in West Africa into food insecurity and depriving them of critical nutrients, according to a new report. | Published by food and farming campaign group Feedback Global, the research states that major farmed fish and aquafeed producers — including European transnational companies Mowi, BioMar, Cargill, and Skretting — are between them extracting nearly two million tonnes of whole, wild fish annually from the world's oceans, according to 2020 data. | The majority of these small, highly nutritious fish a…
(2024-02-05). Evening load shedding to remain at Stage 3. sanews.gov.za Evening load shedding to remain at Stage 3 | Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 load shedding between 4pm and 5am every day due to constrained emergency reserves. | By Sunday, generating unit unplanned outages rendered at least 14 341MW offline, with a further 7 931MW offline on planned maintenance. | "[With] the anticipated weekday electricity demand, Stage 3 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm on Monday until 5am on Tuesday, followed by Stage 2 load shedding until 16: 00. | "This pattern of Stage 2 load shedding from 5am until 4pm and Stage 3 load shedding from 4pm until 5am will be repeated daily unt…
(2024-02-05). Black History Month observances. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic and area community organizations have planned a range of events in February to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The monthlong commemoration is a way to recognize the many significant contributions of African Americans to the nation and Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic is lighting the Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona; and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Florida in red, yellow and green on Thursday, Feb. 1,…
(2024-02-05). Congratulations Tyla for winning Grammy Award. sanews.gov.za Congratulations Tyla for winning Grammy Award | Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated trailblazing South African musician Tyla for winning her first Grammy Award. | Tyla won the Grammy for the "Best African Performance" at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. | "Tyla's Grammy Award win once again confirms her status as a music global superstar. Her meteoric success has been truly inspiring, and there is so much more to come. Tyla is a proud ambassador of South African arts and culture. I congratulate Tyla for a historic Grammy A…
(2024-02-05). Mandatarios latinoamericanos lamentan muerte de presidente namibio. telesurtv.net Namibia debe su independencia a la acción de las tropas cubanas a finales de la década de 1980, que derrotaron el apartheid sudafricano y las obligaron a retirarse de ese territorio.
(2024-02-05). Mozambican carrier opens additional routes to South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The move will boost economic and cultural ties between the countries…
(2024-02-04). Condolences for President Geingob. sanews.gov.za Condolences for President Geingob | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the passing of Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. | On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa further extended his sympathy to acting President of the Republic of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Cabinet of the neighbouring state and the leadership and members of the SWAPO Party at this time of mourning. | "Today, South Africa joins the people of our…
(2024-02-04). Condolences for President Geingob. sanews.gov.za Condolences for President Geingob | President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the passing of Dr Hage Gottfried Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia. | On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa further extended his sympathy to acting President of the Republic of Namibia Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Cabinet of the neighbouring state and the leadership and members of the SWAPO Party at this time of mourning. | "Today, South Africa joins the people of our…
(2024-02-04). Good start to second voter registration weekend. sanews.gov.za Good start to second voter registration weekend | The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. | This was ahead of the country's 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | Of these, 55 019 were persons who were registering for the first time. | "The Electoral Commission is pleased to report that the second registration weekend for the imminent 2024 National and Provincial Elections got off to a good start. | "This early turnout not only sets a positive tone for the registration period but als…
(2024-02-04). Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours | The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz during the Voter Registration Weekend. |
| The majority of the people, that is, more than 25 700, visited on Saturday, 03 February 2024. Nearly 7 900 visited during the two additional operating hours from 4pm to 6pm on Friday, 02 February 2024. |
| "This public response is galvanizing us to do more as we prepare to welcome those people who want to visit our offi…
(2024-02-04). Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs pleased with response to extension of operating hours | The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz during the Voter Registration Weekend. |
| The majority of the people, that is, more than 25 700, visited on Saturday, 03 February 2024. Nearly 7 900 visited during the two additional operating hours from 4pm to 6pm on Friday, 02 February 2024. |
| "This public response is galvanizing us to do more as we prepare to welcome those people who want to visit our offi…
(2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…
(2024-02-04). National minimum wage increases. sanews.gov.za National minimum wage increases | Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. | In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Employment and Labour said the new NMW will come into effect from 1 March 2024. | "The National Minimum Wage determination also includes the vulnerable sectors of farm workers and the domestic workers — whom since 2022 were aligned with the NMW rates. | "However, the workers employed on an expanded public works programme are entitled to a minimum wage of…
(2024-02-04). Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended. sanews.gov.za Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners for a period of 24 months. | In a statement the department said the extension permits EAPASA to continue being the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners until 07 February 2026. | "The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of…
(2024-02-04). Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended. sanews.gov.za Term of appointment of the EAPASA extended | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) as the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners for a period of 24 months. | In a statement the department said the extension permits EAPASA to continue being the single registration authority for the regulation of environmental assessment practitioners until 07 February 2026. | "The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of…
(2024-02-04). South Africa: Floods, DREF Operational Update (MDRZA015). reliefweb.int 
Country: South Africa | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | What happened, where and when? | In the latest quater of 2023, South Africa has seen some of the south provinces experiencing floods and severe weather storms with successive strikes from September to November. This led to floods incidence in some locations, notably Western cape and Kwazulu with important needs un-covered from existing stakeholders that require South Africa Red Cross to deploy an emergency intervention in the beginning of October 2023. | Indeed, from 23 to…
(2024-02-04). Flow Monitoring Dashboard – Ethiopia (November 2023). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Türkiye, Uganda, World, Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | OVERVIEW | In November 2023, a total of 35,902 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents an 8% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with October 2023 when an average of 1,302 movements per day were observed. | Outgoing movements (74%) during November decreased while incoming movements (26%) increased compare…
(2024-02-04). World: Advocacy Brief: End Immigration Detention of Children (February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Countries: Algeria, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Colombia, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, South Sudan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, World, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN Children's Fund, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict, UN Office o…
(2024-02-04). United States Ramps Up War Crimes After ICJ Rules Against Israel. popularresistance.org On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa charged Israel with violating the United Nation's Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in regards to its assault on the population of Gaza. On January 26, 2024 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that claims of genocide against Israel are plausible and that the killing of Palestinians in Gaza must end. Despite attempts to obfuscate or to claim an Israeli victory, the meaning of the court ruling could not have been clearer. | The ICJ did not use the word "ceasefire" as many people had hoped, but judges did say that the ki…
(2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…
(2024-02-04). Congratulations Bafana Bafana! sanews.gov.za Congratulations Bafana Bafana! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. | "To the semifinals we go. Well done Bafana, you have made the nation proud!" the Minister said in a social media post on X. | This as the team faced off against Cape Verde in the Africa Cup of Nations Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament currently underway in Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | With their win, the men's senior national football side are through to the semifinals of the tournament. | "Goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams saved four penalti…
(2024-02-05). African Emigration and the United States Civil War. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-05). Work seekers warned not to fall for jobs scam. sanews.gov.za Work seekers warned not to fall for jobs scam | The Department of Employment and Labour has warned work seekers not to pay for employment opportunities. | The department has noted with concern a number of scams that keep popping up periodically, where unemployed people are promised jobs at a fee. | The latest scam is one that uses the department's name for promises of so-called admin worker jobs, where scammers request unsuspecting members of the public to pay a refundable fee of R250 at PEP stores for background checks. | "Work seekers are advised not to deposit any fees and share their contact and personal inf…
(2024-02-05). Mchunu commits to resolve eThekwini water supply challenges. sanews.gov.za Mchunu commits to resolve eThekwini water supply challenges | Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has undertaken to resolve the water supply challenges in the City of eThekwini by 15 February 2024. | Mchunu made the commitment during a meeting held with the residents of Verulam, Tongaat and Phoenix on Sunday, following a number of protests by the communities over constant water supply challenges. | Mchunu, accompanied by uMngeni-uThukela Water Board Chairperson, Advocate Vusi Khuzwayo, and eThekwini Speaker, Thabani Nyawose, met with stakeholders, including Verulam Water Crisis Committee representatives,…
(2024-02-05). W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday. sanews.gov.za W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme registration closes on Friday | The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9 February 2024. | The programme is aimed at those who have not met the requirements to pass the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the extended Senior Certificate (SC) examinations. | The programme is also open to those who want to improve their results. | "This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain one's NSC and it should not be missed. The content is fresh in the candidat…
(2024-02-05). President Ramaphosa to engage with youth. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to engage with youth | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. | The engagement forms part of the National Youth Development Agency's reflection on the three years since the initiation of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) and Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI). | "During this engagement, young people will have access to a Training Hub, facilitating interactions with trainers, mentors and peers who have benefited from the intervention. | "Additionally, an Opportunities Hub will sho…
(2024-02-05). South African government hard at work to resolve challenges in mining. sanews.gov.za South African government hard at work to resolve challenges in mining | President Cyril Ramaphosa has told leading figures in African mining that government is working hard to address the challenges that the industry faces. | He was speaking during the opening of the 30th Investing in African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town on Monday. | The Indaba is expected to continue until Thursday. | The mining industry contributes a hefty 7.5% to South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for some 60%, by value, of the country's exports. | "We are all acutely aware that we face strong headwinds, and a number o…
(2024-02-05). Diplomacy exhibition in Ethiopia plays a big role in raising awareness among citizens and the diplomatic community. tvbrics.com 
Every citizen has a role to play in strengthening Ethiopia's position as the diplomatic centre of Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…
(2024-02-05). Fake Justice at The Hague: The ICJ "Appoints" Netanyahu to Prevent and Punish Those Responsible for Genocidal Acts. transcend.org 31 Jan 2024 – While the ICJ has rejected Israel's attempt to dismiss South Africa's assertions, the Judgment —which is full of contradictions— is ultimately supportive of the Likud government. Moreover, no ceasefire was declared by the ICJ with a view to saving lives.
(2024-02-05). Egypt's Prez calls for two-state solution to settle Palestinian issue. muslimmirror.com Cairo : Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has stressed the need to reinvigorate the two-state solution as a basis for the comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue and the restoration of security and stability in the Middle East. Sisi made the remarks on Sunday during a meeting here with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs …
(2024-02-05). Egypt and Tunisia discuss co-operation in the health sector. tvbrics.com 
The meeting between the two countries discussed achieving integration in the field of pharmaceutical industry…
(2024-02-04). Mo Salah asked for 20% of income, government responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The leader of Egyptian opposition and head of Wafd Party, Abdel-Sanad Yamama, has been a subject of public controversy and backlash after he suggested that the Liverpool footballer Mohammad Salah should provide 20 percent of his monthly income to his home country Egypt, to help with the economy situation, saying he plans to provide the House of Representatives with his proposal for a discussion.Mo Salah reportedly earns around $25 million a month, third highest paid player in the English Premiere League, with Yamama explaining that his draft would force Egyptians abroad to transfer 20 percent of…
(2024-02-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 120: Gaza's Economy In Shambles. popularresistance.org Top Hamas leaders are still debating a US-backed ceasefire proposal that would facilitate a six-week cessation of hostilities for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of Israeli civilian hostages. While Qatar claims that Hamas has received the proposal "positively," key Hamas officials are asking for more concessions, most importantly including a permanent ceasefire, before signing off on the proposal. | Most people in Gaza do not have time to wait; the Israeli military prepares a military incursion into Rafah, Gaza's southernmost district on the Egyptian border, where 1.9 million Gazans are…
(2024-02-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 121: Israel kills more than 1,000 Palestinians since ICJ ruling; U.S. bombs Yemen. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli forces bomb Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians are displaced in shelters near the Egyptian border, as an Israeli minister wishes to "encourage voluntary emigration" from Gaza. In West Bank, settlers attack Palestinian villages.
(2024-02-05). "The Paris proposal is an Israeli proposal in contradiction with the demands of the resistance" peoplesdispatch.org The latest diplomatic efforts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have produced a widely unpopular deal which would not even secure a permanent ceasefire…
(2024-02-04). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 121: Israel kills more than 1,000 Palestinians since ICJ ruling; U.S. bombs Yemen. mondoweiss.net Israeli forces bomb Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians are displaced in shelters near the Egyptian border, as an Israeli minister wishes to "encourage voluntary emigration" from Gaza. In West Bank, settlers attack Palestinian villages.
(2024-02-04). Egyptian Officials Are Demanding Massive Fees From Palestinians Escaping Gaza. truthout.org On February 19, I am going to turn 23. I'm anxious that the day will come and the war will still be ongoing, but then again, I'm not entirely sure I will live long enough to see it. Before the Israeli war on Gaza, I lived a peaceful life, going every day to Al-Aqsa University in pursuit of my studies. My school has now been bombed by the Israeli military even though it was full of displaced… |
(2024-02-04). Egyptian Officials Are Demanding Massive Fees From Palestinians Escaping Gaza. truthout.org On February 19, I am going to turn 23. I'm anxious that the day will come and the war will still be ongoing, but then again, I'm not entirely sure I will live long enough to see it. Before the Israeli war on Gaza, I lived a peaceful life, going every day to Al-Aqsa University in pursuit of my studies. My school has now been bombed by the Israeli military even though it was full of displaced… |
(2024-02-05). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 121: Israel Kills More Than 1,000 Palestinians since ICJ Ruling — U.S. Bombs Yemen. transcend.org 4 Feb 2024- Israeli forces bomb Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians are displaced in shelters near the Egyptian border, as an Israeli minister wishes to "encourage voluntary emigration" from Gaza. In West Bank, settlers attack Palestinian villages. Casualties: 27,365+ killed and at least 66,630 wounded in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-02-05). Blinken to visit the Middle East to discuss Gaza truce. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Marking his fifth visit to the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel, Egypt, and Qatar. He is expected to meet with mediators to discuss a new truce deal in Gaza. Blinekn urgently addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, after aid groups have repeatedly sounded the alarm over the devastating impact on the besieged territory of nearly four months of war, AFP reported.According to a Hamas source, the proposed truce would put an end to fighting for six weeks while Hamas releases hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.Hamas has st…
(2024-02-04). Prisoners Are A Hidden Workforce Linked To Popular Food Brands. popularresistance.org Angola, LA – A hidden path to America's dinner tables begins here, at an unlikely source — a former Southern slave plantation that is now the country's largest maximum-security prison. | Unmarked trucks packed with prison-raised cattle roll out of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, where men are sentenced to hard labor and forced to work, for pennies an hour or sometimes nothing at all. After rumbling down a country road to an auction house, the cows are bought by a local rancher and then followed by The Associated Press another 600 miles to a Texas slaughterhouse that feeds into the supply chains of giants…
(2024-02-05). Ethiopia's Ambassador to Moscow: We expect a big increase in trade within BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The Congress Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation hosted the Russian-Ethiopian Business Forum with the participation of the Ethiopian delegation…
(2024-02-04). US Terror Manufacturing Industry, Border Biometrics, Self Assembling LNP & Internal BioSurveillance. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/4/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2024-02-04). World: Under crossfire: The courageous work of women faith-based mediators to prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflicts. reliefweb.int 
Countries: Colombia, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World, Yemen | Source: Berghof Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | Under crossfire: the courageous work of women faith-based mediators | In our latest study, we explore how women use faith as a tool to solve conflict and which tactics they use to overcome challenges they face during the process. | Women faith-based mediators often play a crucial role in peace mediation processes. Our latest
(2024-02-05). "We will fight in the streets of Nairobi for our brothers and sisters in Haiti" peoplesdispatch.org Despite the prohibition by Kenya's High Court, President William Ruto has vowed to deploy policemen within this week to Haiti. Communist Party of Kenya leader Booker Omole says Ruto is selling the country's foreign policy to the highest bidder, namely the US…
(2024-02-05). After Expelling Palestinian Workers, Israel Turns to the Global South for Labor. transcend.org 26 Jan 2024 – Israel has thus far signed agreements with Kenya and Malawi to bring in workers to its agricultural sector, which has otherwise relied on Palestinian and Thai migrant labor.
(2024-02-05). Bakan ≈ûim≈üek: Enflasyonda ≈üubattan itibaren kayda deƒüer ≈üekilde dàº≈üecek. yenisafak.com Hazine ve Maliye Bakanƒ± Mehmet ≈ûim≈üek, "Ocak ayƒ±nda aylƒ±k enflasyon geàßici etkiler kaynaklƒ± yàºkselerek yàºzde 6,7 geràßekle≈üirken, yƒ±llƒ±k enflasyon yàºzde 64,9 oldu. Ocak ayƒ±nda bàºyàºk oranda enflasyona yansƒ±yan bu etkilerin enflasyonun ana eƒüilimini etkilemesini beklemiyoruz." ifadelerini kullandƒ±. "≈ûubattan itibaren aylƒ±k enflasyon kayda deƒüer ≈üekilde dà&ord…
(2024-02-04). Bakan ≈ûim≈üek: Merkez Bankasƒ± Ba≈ükanƒ± Karahan'a ve ekibine gàºvenimiz ve desteƒüimiz tam. aa.com.tr Hazine ve Maliye Bakanƒ± Mehmet ≈ûim≈üek, Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankasƒ± (TCMB) Ba≈ükanƒ± Fatih Karahan ve ekibine gàºven ve desteklerinin tam olduƒüunu bildirdi.
(2024-02-05). Fallece el presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. telesurtv.net El presidente Hage Geingob padecía cáncer de próstata y en enero volvió a someterse a terapia tras detectarle nuevamente células cancerígenas.
(2024-02-05). Nangolo Mbumba sworn in as Namibia's 4th president following passing of Hage Geingob. independent.co.ug 
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Nangolo Mbumba, the former vice president of Namibia, took the oath of office on Sunday in the capital Windhoek, officially becoming the nation's 4th president after former President Hage Geingob passed away earlier this morning at the age of 82. The swearing-in ceremony extended beyond the presidency, as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the …
(2024-02-04). Venezuela expresses condolences on the death of Namibian president. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed its deepest condolences to the people of Namibia and its honorable government for the death today of President Hage G. Geingob, in Windhoek.
(2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…
(2024-02-04). Namibian President Hage Geingob dies aged 82. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Namibia's presidential office announced the death of President Hage Geingob at the age of 82, AFP reported on Sunday.Geingob passed away in Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. Last month, the president revealed that he has cancer. Acting president Nangolo Mbumba posted on X (formerly Twitter): "It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today."pic.twitter.com/Lc7ns3Plj7— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) Febr…
(2024-02-04). Fallece el presidente de Namibia, Hage Geingob. telesurtv.net El presidente Hage Geingob padecía cáncer de próstata y en enero volvió a someterse a terapia tras detectarle nuevamente células cancerígenas.
(2024-02-04). Senegal pospone elecciones presidenciales previstas para febrero. telesurtv.net El anuncio se produce mientras los legisladores investigan a dos jueces del Consejo Constitucional cuya integridad en el proceso electoral ha sido cuestionada.
(2024-02-04). Iraqi PM Declares Three Days of Mourning for Those Killed in US Airstrikes. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani declared three days of mourning for the Iraqis killed by US airstrikes that were launched on Friday. According to a statement from al-Sudani's media office, the prime minister declared the days of mourning "across state departments and institutions as a tribute to the martyrs of our armed …
(2024-02-04). Sudan Health Cluster Annual Report – 2023. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Introduction | Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS)1 is an approach that aims to improve overall access to health care by contributing to the elaboration of a commonly agreed-upon picture of health service needs, gaps, and priorities and by providing essential information to support decision-making and coordination of health sector actors in emergencies. It is a collaborative approach that involves a large range of stakeholders and that has been specifically designed to…
(2024-02-04). Sudan Health Cluster Coordination Meeting – Virtual meeting (01 February 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Sudan | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | MINUTES OF MEETING | The Health Cluster meeting was opened by the Health Cluster Coordinator, after the welcome remarks HHC walked the members through the agenda and convened the meeting. | Agenda | ‚Ä¢ Review of previous Action Points | ‚Ä¢ PRSEAH in Health Cluster-HNRP 2024 proposals and plans | ‚Ä¢ EPI update and analyses (WHO&UNICEF) | ‚Ä¢ West Darfur Health Coordination, XB supplies, needs & challenges (WD Health Sector Coordinator)…
(2024-02-04). Tunisia: Ennahda leader Ghannouchi handed new jail term. newarab.com 
Rached Ghannouchi, the jailed leader of the Tunisian opposition party A rival of Tunisia's President
(2024-02-05). Inside Uganda's industrial boom. independent.co.ug 
Trade experts recognize progress made but express dissatisfaction with existing trade and investment policies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In the late 1990s, the Ugandan government came up with the idea of establishing specialized zones dedicated to industries, commonly known as industrial and business parks, where local and foreign investors would be provided with the opportunity …
(2024-02-05). All set for the 25th Annual Judges Conference. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: "A People-Centered Approach to Justice." The conference will attract Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of …
(2024-02-05). Museveni to Inaugurate Judiciary Twin-Tower on February 9. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on the 9th. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record time of four years. Notably, …
(2024-02-05). Parliament approves new Aviation Bill. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill was passed on …