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Police K9 Search and Rescue, Police WPDS (Water Policing and Diving Services), assisted by local Police, Mdumbi Backpackers volunteers (local surfers) and NSRI Mdumbi/Nyandeni Municipal lifeguards, are continuing in ongoing search efforts for a missing local 7 year old male child at Mdumbi Beach, Eastern Cape. At 12h48, Sunday, 1 June, NSRI Mdumbi/Nyandeni Municipal lifeguards …
When many young South Africans enter the job market, they do so with more than their own dreams in tow. Their families have often made significant sacrifices to get them there, with the unspoken expectation that, once employed, they’ll help uplift the household financially. For these young professionals, supporting family isn’t a burden, it’s a …
In a disappointing move for those advocating for a skilled and competitive labour force, the ANC government rejected a motion by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) aimed at promoting merit-based appointments in both the public and private sectors in Mpumalanga. The motion, tabled in the Provincial Legislature, called for urgent recognition of the need […]
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In Johannesburg, the company's new office in Sandton, was officially inaugurated. The event was attended by local employees and the regional leadership from South Africa, Zambia, and Namibia. This relocation places Bureau Veritas (www.BureauVeritas.com) at the centre of Southern Africa's financial and commercial hub. Following the inauguration, the Bureau Veritas team conducted visits to oil & gas and energy clients in neighbouring Maputo, Mozambique, bringing together key stakeholders and partners, reinforcing Bureau Veritas as the preferred partner in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector in the region.
It comes as Bureau Veritas Mozambique recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, with celebrations taking place in their new offices in Maputo.
Khurram Majeed EVP Middle East, Caspian and Africa said“As part of Bureau Veritas' LEAP | 28 Strategy, Southern Africa has been identified as a key region for the company's growth on the African continent. I was pleased to visit the teams here and see the strength and commitment across the region. Their passion and expertise show that we are driving real impact for our clients."
Speaking on the regional head office move, Area Chief Executive for Southern Africa Gavin Hefer added, "Moving into the heart of Sandton puts us at the centre of the region's commercial and innovation ecosystem. We are closer to our clients, partners, and key stakeholders – and better positioned to serve them. We are excited about our prospects in Southern Africa and there is a lot of energy within our teams to continue driving value to our clients.”
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Bureau Veritas has been operating in Southern Africa since for over two decades leveraging its global expertise to support industry-specific needs across the region. With presence in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Namibia, Bureau Veritas delivers testing, inspection and certification services to ensure safety, compliance and quality across the region to both the public and private sectors.
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The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) has reinforced its leadership in Islamic finance by engaging with key stakeholders in a series of high-level bilateral meetings during the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers, Algeria. These strategic engagements underscore IsDBI's commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development across its Member Countries.
Led by Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General, the IsDBI team included Mr. Mohammad Khalid Jawahir, Senior Islamic Finance Specialist; Dr. Hylmun Izhar, Senior Research Economist; and Dr. Wejdan Kenali, Senior Editor. The IsDBI's agenda focused on advancing partnerships, capacity development, and knowledge-driven solutions in Islamic finance.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
Key engagements included a meeting with the Securities Commission Malaysia, represented by Mrs. Sharifatul Hanizah, Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market and Mr. Hamzil Mohamadan, Head ICM Strategic Affairs, to explore collaboration in Sukuk, Awqaf, and sustainability initiatives.
Discussions with Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) officials, Dr. Ghiath Shabsigh, Secretary General and Dr. Abdullah Haron, Deputy Secretary General, centered on Islamic finance laws and regulations and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance financial infrastructure.
The IsDBI team also met with Atlantic Group, a leading pan-African conglomerate, led by Mr. Léon Konan Koffi, Chairman of the Board, focusing on the development of internal Shariah-compliant financial capabilities to support the Group's expansion.
A session with the Eurasian Development Bank, represented by Mr. Ruslan Dalenov, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, addressed the introduction of Shariah-compliant financial instruments in Central Asia, promoting financial inclusion and economic diversification.
Advancing Social Finance and Capacity Building
The IsDBI also met with IFAAS CEO and founder, Mr. Farrukh Raza where discussions centered on capacity building programs and the applications of Islamic finance principles.
A meeting with Mr. Zeinoul Abedien Cajee, Deputy Secretary General of the World Zakat and Waqf Forum, and CEO of Awqaaf South Africa, stressed on the importance of Islamic social finance and innovative technologies, such as blockchain, to enhance waqf management.
Engagement with Mr. Abdou Karim Diaw, National Coordinator of Senegal's PROMISE program, focused on capacity-building initiatives in Islamic microfinance to drive financial inclusion in underserved communities.
Promoting Innovation and Knowledge Sharing
The delegation from Bank Negara Malaysia, led by Ms. Nurul Izza Idris, Director of the Islamic Finance Department, exchanged insights on capacity building, digital payment innovation, and enhanced cooperation with Central Asian Member Countries.
A meeting with the Participation Banks Association of Türkiye (TKBB), represented by Ms. Fatma Çınar, Deputy Secretary General of TKBB and Mr. Ömer Karakuş from the Katılım Finans Kefalet (Islamic Credit Guarantee Fund), included discussions on Türkiye's experiences in credit guarantees, digital transformation, and sustainability reporting, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing.
Supporting Regulatory Development and Strategic Planning
Engagements with H.E. Sheku A. Fantamadi Bangura, Minister of Finance and IsDB Governor for Sierra Leone, and H.E. Hassan Miras, Deputy Minister of Finance and Acting IsDB Governor for the Republic of Maldives, focused on developing national Islamic finance strategies, regulatory frameworks, and capacity-building programs.
Meetings with Dr. Mohamed Abouzain, General Manager of Algeria's National Office of Awqaf and Zakat, and Dr. Ahmed Lamine Athié, Director General of Senegal's Haute Autorité du Waqf (HAW), addressed long-term strategic planning and public awareness for waqf management.
Fostering Innovation for Economic Growth
A session with Mr. Adam Roble, Managing Director of the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank, explored innovative Islamic finance instruments to support agriculture and SMEs, including risk-sharing solutions and e-commerce integration.
“These strategic meetings reflect IsDBI's unwavering commitment to knowledge-based development, financial inclusion, and the use of Islamic finance as a driver of sustainable economic progress across the Member Countries and Muslim communities worldwide,” said Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI.
The IsDB Institute remains dedicated to building robust partnerships and advancing the Islamic finance ecosystem for the benefit of all its Member Countries.
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In Parliament’s National Assembly (NA), the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) recently compared genocide to a storm that is brewing, not a sudden storm wreaking havoc, but one that is preceded by certain signs. These signs are already evident and should be taken seriously. The signs enable people to take precautions before it is too […]
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As Africa leverages coal to drive industrialization and support sustainable development, African Mining Week (AMW) – the continent's premier platform for mining stakeholders – will highlight investment opportunities within the coal sector. Scheduled for October 1–3, 2025 in Cape Town, the event will unite project developers, investors, policymakers and technology providers to advance coal-focused deals and partnerships.
A dedicated panel discussion, “Coal's Indispensable Role: Powering Africa's Downstream Processing and Manufacturing Boom,” will explore how coal contributes to energy security, economic growth and job creation across the continent.
Coal remains a critical driver of energy security in Africa. The continent is expected to increase coal use by 6 million tons to 191 million tons per annum by 2027 under efforts to enhance the resilience of the electricity network, according to the International Energy Agency. In South Africa – Africa's largest producer and the world's sixth - the coal sector has been crucial in addressing load shedding, with a 7% increase in coal use in 2023 and 2024 strengthening the grid. On the global stage, African coal also plays an important role, accounting for over 3.5% of the world's total production, with producers such as Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana kickstarting new projects and optimizing existing assets. South Africa exports 28% of its coal production and ranks as the world's fourth largest coal exporting market.
Glencore increased its South African coal production by 5% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, reaching 4.2 million tons. In March 2025, Seriti Resources inaugurated the R500 million Naudesbank Colliery in Mpumalanga province, shortly after coal was designated a critical mineral by South Africa's Ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Meanwhile, Canyon Coal is preparing to break ground on the R1.5 billion Sukuma Mine, targeting 7.2 million tons of annual output. In Zimbabwe, Contago Holdings' Muchesu project – backed by Huo Investments – is ramping up production to meet both domestic and export demand.
Recognizing coal's strategic importance in shaping a just and inclusive energy transition and economic diversification, global public and private sector players are ramping up investment. In a landmark policy reversal in May 2025, the U.S. Export-Import Bank lifted its ban on financing overseas coal projects, opening new channels for international funding for African projects. South Africa's Exxaro and Eskom have entered into a joint agreement to invest in emissions reduction technologies, supporting cleaner coal usage aligned with just energy transition objectives. In Mpumalanga, Blue Ammonia Production is progressing with its R31.5 billion Suiso Coal-to-Fertilizer project, poised to create 4,000 jobs and enhance regional agricultural productivity. Botswana is similarly advancing a $2.5 billion coal-to-liquids plant, designed to strengthen the country's energy and fuel security. With African coal producers generating substantial revenue from coal exports, the industry will be crucial in funding the continent's renewable energy deployment and energy mix diversification, facilitating a just and inclusive energy transition
African Mining Week 2025 will serve as a strategic platform to explore these developments and examine coal's evolving role in Africa's industrial future. The event will place a strong emphasis on sustainable coal practices that balance development with environmental stewardship and long-term transition goals.
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
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Hundreds of patients will likely be transferred from the Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Clinic at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg.
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60% of the country’s HIV counsellors have been laid off and the country’s TB programme is faltering
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks kept the South African flag flying in a drama-filled knock-out round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, with both teams winning their quarter-finals, which will see them face off against one another in an all-South African semi-final in Pretoria next Saturday. Unfortunately for the DHL Stormers, they let themselves …
Dear Editor South Africa’s defence industry is in steep decline, suffering from years of neglect, poor leadership, and broken promises. At the centre of this crisis is Defence Minister Angie Motshekga’s continued failure to take action, including her inability to deliver on a long-promised South African Defence Industry (SADI) Lekgotla. This Lekgotla, first proposed under …
Dear Editor The DA rejects the statement by Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald, who continues to deny his department’s role in the disappearance of three convicted criminals from custody. It is clear the Minister is being misled by officials desperate to cover up a shocking administrative failure that endangered public safety. The three men—convicted of …
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship Semi-Finals will take place this Saturday, June 7, with teams from Ireland, Scotland, and South Africa all competing for a place in the Grand Final. Leinster, Glasgow Warriors, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks all delivered match-winning performances to set up a pair of blockbuster Semi-Finals across the northern and southern …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, demanding the summoning of Minister Nkabane’s secret SETA Selection and Evaluation Panel. Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) are public institutions established to facilitate skills development and training in various economic sectors, and …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a public warning urging members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in financial services transactions with Binary Options Investment (BOI) and Ms Caroline Mthethwa. The FSCA has received information indicating that BOI and Ms Mthethwa are soliciting funds from members of the public for investment …
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a public warning urging members of the public to exercise caution when engaging in financial services transactions with Wextraders Capital (Wextraders) a company based in the United States of America or with individuals claiming to be associated with it. The FSCA has received reports that individuals operating …
The Fire and Rescue Service is switching focus from summer to winter. A review of the last three winters shows an increase in responses to motor vehicle accidents, fewer structural fires, and that most incidents happen between 18:00 and 06:00. Read more below: The City’s Fire and Rescue Service faces challenges year-round … the nature …
Nearly 300 young people put their skills on display at Erica Park in Belhar, at the annual event that celebrates the power of recreation in promoting fitness and social cohesion. Read more below: The annual Cape Town Games has been a fixture on the Recreation and Parks Department calendar since 2013. Codes include friendly competitions …
Lamontville has been battered by floods
There are not enough beds in South Africa’s 13 psychiatric hospitals