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The cut in the repo rate by 25 basis points, government’s R940 billion commitment to infrastructure development, and the country’s overall positive sentiment shift bode well for the 2025 property market. On the KZN South Coast, the recent launch of Phase 7 of Renishaw Hills underpins this renewed investor confidence, with buyers drawn to both …
A team from Extreme Abilities in Saldanha Bay will compete in Durban
Crocworld Conservation Centre is proud to announce that its on-site restaurant, Fish Eagle Café, has been awarded the illustrious Recommendation Badge by Restaurant Guru – one of the world’s most renowned foodie platforms with over 30 million monthly users. “We are honoured to receive the Best Cafeteria in Scottburgh badge from Restaurant Guru,” said Morne …
Everyone’s favourite animals, monsters, fairytales and mine crafts are making their way onto the big screen as the youngsters take a break from the school routine and come out to play! Full-blown fun and entertainment take centre stage at Ster-Kinekor cinemas to keep the holiday boredom at bay. With films showing in Ster-Kinekor’s immersive IMAX …
Publicis Groupe Africa’s renowned Le Cubs Programme has accepted a new cohort of interns, continuing its mission to cultivate and empower the next generation of creative talent across the continent. Designed as a fully funded and accredited graduate programme, Le Cubs offers participants hands-on learning in partnership with the Red & Yellow School of Business. …
The Presidency has noted with concern the newly imposed tariffs on South African exports to the United States of America (USA).
Whilst South Africa remains committed to a mutually beneficial trade relationship with the United States, unilaterally imposed and punitive tariffs are a concern and serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity.
The tariffs affirm the urgency to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US, as an essential step to secure long-term trade certainty.
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HGS (listed on BSE & NSE), a leading provider of solutions in digital experience, applied AI business process management (BPM), and digital media services, launched a world classCustomer Experience (CX) hub in Cape Town last week. This milestone event highlighted how HGS is reshaping customer experience through digital innovation, impact sourcing, and a customer-first approach, …
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The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that 156 players from a record 28 countries across five continents will compete in the league's milestone fifth season, which will tip off on Saturday, April 5 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco.*
In the season opener, 2023 third-place finisher Stade Malien (Mali) will face 2024 third-place finisher Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria) at 4:00 p.m. GMT. In the second game, home team Fath Union Sport (FUS; Morocco) will take on first-time BAL participant Al Ittihad (Egypt) at 7:00 p.m. GMT. The complete season schedule is available at BAL.NBA.com/schedule.
The 2025 BAL season will reach fans in 214 countries and territories in 17 languages through free-to-air and paid TV broadcast partnerships with the African Union of Broadcasting, American Forces Network (AFN), Canal+, ESPN, FIBA's digital platform Courtside 1891, NBA TV, Ninety Media Services, SNRT, Tencent Sports, TV5 Monde and livestreaming on the NBA App (https://apo-opa.co/4lg5uVc), www.NBA.com, https://BAL.NBA.com and the BAL's YouTube Channel (https://apo-opa.co/3Eie70G).
The BAL also today announced that the league will honor NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo throughout the season, including by featuring a “DM55” patch on all player jerseys and select warm-up gear, as well as moments of silence ahead of each conference group phase. The late four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer served as the NBA's first global ambassador following his retirement in 2009.
Single-game tickets for the games in Rabat are available online at Guichet.com and BAL.NBA.com. Fans who purchase tickets will also have free access to the BAL Fan Zone at the arena.
During the 2025 BAL season, each four-team conference will play a 12-game group phase during which each team will face the other three teams in its conference twice. During group phase play, every team will play on every gameday. The Kalahari Conference group phase will take place from April 5 – Sunday, April 13 in Rabat. The Sahara Conference group phase will take place from Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, May 4 at the Dakar Arena in Senegal. The Nile Conference group phase will take place from Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 25 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Eight teams from across the three conferences will travel to Pretoria, South Africa for four seeding games followed by an eight-game, single-elimination playoffs and finals from Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 14.
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The Basketball Africa League (BAL), a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that will tip off its fifth season in April 2025. Headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, the BAL builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Africa has organized across the continent and marks the NBA's first collaboration to operate a league outside North America.
3 April 2025 – African champions Banyana Banyana are continuing preparations for their international friendlies against Malawi on Saturday and Sunday. Coach Dr Desiree Ellis’ Sasol-sponsored charges face Malawi at UJ Soweto Campus on Saturday, 5 April 2025 and return to the same venue on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 as part of their build-up to […]
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People in developing countries will lose jobs and poverty will rise
Buying furniture is a big decision for any home. Whether it’s a new couch, a bed frame, or a dining table, people want something that looks good, lasts long, and doesn’t cost more than it should. This is why many are now choosing to shop at a proper furniture factory shop. These shops usually offer …
GOOD Statement by Lawrence Troon,GOOD Nelson Mandela Bay Councillor 03 April 2025 The GOOD party in Nelson Mandela Bay has submitted a motion of no confidence in the Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe following a series of concerning failures in governance and service delivery under her administration. The municipality is grappling with a significant deterioration in […]
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Comfort matters in healthcare spaces. Whether it’s a recovery room, waiting area, or treatment space, having the right furniture helps both patients and staff. That’s where proper chairs for hospital use come in. These chairs are not just seats, they’re made to support patients through long hours of sitting or resting, while also being easy …
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024, in partnership with International Federation of Fertility Societies -IFFS, Africa Reproductive Care Society - ARCS, Manipal University and African Union Scientific Technical Research Commission to recognize African Researchers for their valuable research work and contribution to empowering women and youth in STEM in Africa with special focus on ‘The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and Reproductive Care'.
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and Chairperson of Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS expressed, “Since 2016, I have taken immense pride in recognizing the achievements of our MARS Awards winners. This year, we honor Six Winners in two categories: ‘Best African Women Researchers Awards' and ‘Best African Young Researchers Awards.'
These awards celebrate their significant contributions to research, particularly highlighting the efforts of African women researchers, who remain underrepresented in this field. Through the MARS Awards, our mission is to empower young researchers in Africa and to specifically encourage and support women researchers by enhancing their research capabilities and promoting their vital roles in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).”
The winners of ‘Best African women Researchers Awards' and ‘Best Young African Researcher Awards' will be enrolled into research training at a premier research institute in India.
“And I am also very happy to share with you all that as promised, we provided an opportunity to our first-place winner of each category to attend the 11th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary which was recently conducted in Tanzania, however, only Mr. Jules Irenge Mongane was able to attend it”, shared Senator Rasha Kelej.
Merck Foundation is committed to improving the lives of people and has been transforming the Patient care landscape and making history together with its partners in Africa, Asia, and beyond, by providing 2080 Scholarships for doctors from 52 Countries in 44 critical and underserved medical specialties.
The MARS 2024 Award Winners are:
Winners of “MARS Best Women African Researchers Awards” 2024
1. Nompumelelo Lebogang Malaza, SOUTH AFRICA (First Position)
TOPIC: Association Between Biochemical And Epigenetic Markers With Glycaemic Control And Neonatal Outcomes In Diabetic Pregnancies
2. Dorotheah Obiri, GHANA (Second Position)
TOPIC: Immune dysregulation in placental malaria and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Winners of “MARS Best Young African Researchers Awards” 2024
1. Jules Irenge Mongane, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (First Position)
TOPIC: Association Between Bacterial Vaginosis, Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection And Tubal Factor Infertility In Bukavu, Democratic Republic Of Congo
2. Christian Chassem Lapue, GABON (Second Position)
TOPIC: Epidemiology of helminthiases in women of reproductive age living in Lambaréné and its surroundings, Gabon
3. Gebrhud Berihu Haile, ETHIOPIA (Second Position)
TOPIC: Incidence of neonatal mortality and factors influencing neonate survival in neonatal intensive care unit in Northern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
“I am also excited to announce the Call for Applications for the new edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024. This year, special focus will be again on “The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and Reproductive Care,” added Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej.
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS 2025 will have scientific support from African Union Scientific-Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC); African Reproductive Care Society (ARCS), and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
Details for MARS AWARDS 2025
Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in research related to either of the following topics:
1) Women Health
2) Infertility and Reproductive Health
All applicants should be primarily based at African Research Institutes and Universities, although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is also welcome.
Last Date of Submission:
Applications can be submitted till 30th June 2025
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Alternatively, the Applications and abstracts can be submitted via email to mars@merck-foundation.com, along with CV (including Name, Gender, Country, University/Hospital Name, Email address, Mobile Number) and the abstract document as an attachment.
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The morning mist hangs low over the vineyards of Franschhoek as dawn breaks. Condensation clings to a perfectly ripened grape, catching the first rays of sunlight like a prism. In the cool quiet of early morning, a hand reaches out, gently plucking the grape from its cluster. Alicia Rechner, Backsberg’s veteran winemaker now in her …
The FW de Klerk Foundation acknowledges the adoption of the national Budget by the National Assembly, which passed with 194 votes in favour and 182 against, with no abstentions.
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Government departments commended for timeous payment of supplier invoice
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner, Anele Gxoyiya, has commended government departments that are complying with the legislation of paying suppliers timeously.
“Departments that consistently comply with this legislation are commended and encouraged to continue and maintain this performance and pay all legitimate invoices from suppliers timeously or within 30 days as required by the Public Finance Management Act and its related prescripts,” Gxoyiya said.
Addressing the media in Pretoria earlier today, Gxoyiya highlighted that as of the end of the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, 38 153 invoices, amounting to approximately R1 billion, were paid by the national departments after 30 days.
However, 4 993 invoices valued at about R442 million, remained unpaid by the departments, beyond the 30-day period.
Gxoyiya said the Department of Defence reported the highest number of invoices paid after 30 days during the third quarter with 30 355 invoices amounting to over R456 million.
“This department was also the highest during the first and second quarters with an average of 61% and 80% respectively of the total number of invoices paid after 30 days by national departments,” Gxoyiya said.
“The most common reasons provided by departments for the late and/or non-payment of invoices vary from misfiled, misplaced or unrecorded invoices to internal control deficiencies,” he said.
Gxoyiya said a total of 76 154 invoices amounting to over R8 billion were paid after 30 days and a total of 94 914 invoices older than 30 days not paid with the rand value of over R12 billion.
“The non-payment of invoices within 30 days remains a concern to the PSC as it is a contravention of the Public Finance Management Act.
“The PSC will further engage the Office of the Auditor-General on mechanisms to ensure consequence management against Accounting Officers who fail to pay service providers within 30 days upon receipt of an invoice particularly where queries are concerned,” he said.
The National Treasury is continuously assisting suppliers with queries on non-payment of invoices through a dedicated central email address (30daysqueries@treasury.gov.za) by following up with transgressing institutions and providing feedback to suppliers with reasons for the late or non-payment of invoices, and possible date for the payment or any other resolution.
The National Treasury is encouraged to engage with service providers on various platforms to raise awareness of the dedicated queries communication platform so that more queries can come to the fore and receive attention. – SAnews.gov.za
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Hyundai Automotive South Africa today handed over a brand-new Hyundai PALISADE to the Sunshine Tour’s number one golf player for the 2024/5 season, Danie van Tonder. His exceptional golfing performance will be well complimented by the flagship PALISADE. The handover ceremony took place at the company’s Head Office, in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The Order of Merit …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly opposes the draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulations, published on 28 March. If enacted, these amendments by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) will severely undermine the private security industry in South Africa and compromise public safety. We call on PSIRA and the Department of …
The African Mining Week (AMW) conference and exhibition has officially launched its 2025 program, unveiling key topics and lucrative opportunities across Africa's mining value chain. The three-day program will foster collaboration on investment, value addition, local content development and industrialization. Bringing together African regulators, key mining stakeholders and global partners, AMW serves as a critical platform for shaping the future of African mining.
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Scheduled for October 1–3 in Cape Town, AMW takes place under the theme, From Extraction to Beneficiation: Unlocking Africa's Mineral Wealth. The event is co-located with the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies conference, providing attendees a strategic opportunity to gain insight into opportunities across both the energy and mining sectors in Africa.
The AMW program features the Ministerial Forum, where African and global mining ministers will connect to showcase investment opportunities, discuss regulatory frameworks and highlight efforts to drive local beneficiation and value addition. Through policy revitalization and strategic partnerships, African markets are increasingly positioning themselves as attractive destinations for global investors.
A series of Country Spotlights will offer a deep dive into Africa's diverse mineral wealth, featuring insights into Botswana and Angola's diamond resources, Zambia's copper reserves and the Democratic Republic of Congo's cobalt market. Spotlights will also examine the latest developments within South Africa's platinum group metals, Zimbabwe's lithium, Mali's uranium and Malawi and Tanzania's rare earths industries.
AMW's Critical Minerals Track will explore emerging trends and opportunities within a sector that is crucial to the global energy transition. With Africa holding 30% of the world's critical minerals, the continent is attracting substantial interest from international players eager to unlock its vast potential. AMW will spotlight Africa's growing role in mineral diplomacy, as countries strengthen investment ties and infrastructure collaboration with global partners, including China, the U.S., Canada, the UAE, Australia and the European Union. Meanwhile, AMW Roundtables will facilitate deal signings and enhanced cooperation among African stakeholders and international investors.
Innovation will take center stage at the Technology Forum, set to explore the transformative role of digital technologies, AI and machine learning in modernizing mineral exploration and production. African markets are increasingly leveraging advanced tools to accelerate exploration, with companies such as Botswana Diamonds utilizing AI-driven solutions to diversify beyond traditional diamond mining. Meanwhile, KoBold Metals is using AI to unlock new copper discoveries in Zambia, supporting the country's ambition to ramp up production to 3.1 million tons annually by 2031.
The Investment Track will bring together global investors, including public financiers and international development finance institutions to explore funding opportunities across the mining value chain. Discussions will focus on optimizing financial mechanisms, such as loans, private placements and equity funding, to maximize capital flows to Africa's mining sector. Additionally, the Junior Miners Forum will provide a platform for small-scale mining firms to pitch their projects to investors, potential partners and industry experts, enhancing their contributions to the sector's growth. Join AMW 2025 today and be part of the discussion on Africa's mining future.
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. To download the working program, please visit www.African-MiningWeek.com
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Progress made in tackling global challenges
South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) is making significant progress in tackling global challenges through an inclusive and collaborative approach.
This is according to the country’s G20 Sherpa, Zane Dangor. Sherpas are the personal representatives of the G20 leaders.
“We believe this is important and that the G20 must work with the UN [United Nations] and other multilateral institutions to mitigate these challenges and to find practical solutions for all of us.
“We look forward to constructive engagements from all members of the G20, the invited guests [and] also the international organisations,” he said on Thursday.
Dangor who is also the Director-General for International Relations and Cooperation, chaired the second virtual meeting of the G20 Sherpas in Pretoria on Thursday.
He also stressed the importance of Ubuntu – a philosophy of inclusiveness and solidarity – in addressing global challenges and achieving shared interests across international organisations.
“We must express our appreciation in the way that you embraced the spirit of Ubuntu, the culture that underpins not just South Africa’s culture of inclusiveness, but also Africa’s wider culture. Ubuntu really underpins our commitment and solidarity in addressing our common challenges in achieving shared prosperity,” he said during the opening session of the meeting.
Dangor stressed South Africa’s commitment to multilateralism and shared prosperity, with 15 working groups having already conducted their first meetings and three task force meetings.
Working Groups are made up of representatives from member countries’ Ministries. The G20 working groups cover diverse areas, including development, anti-corruption, culture, education, women’s empowerment, environment, health, tourism, and disaster risk management.
“We hope that as you listen to the reflections of the working group members in your own inputs, you’ll be able to sharpen what you believe we should be taking forward as a collective.”
He also touched on a diplomatic engagement where he told attendees that the Foreign Ministers’ meeting in February this year expressed strong support for South Africa’s themes and priorities, particularly in managing geopolitical issues.
At the meeting in February, G20 foreign ministers threw their weight behind South Africa’s Presidency priorities, which focus on sustainable development and debt sustainability for low-income countries, amongst others.
READ | Foreign Ministers’ Meeting backs SA’s G20 Presidency priorities
In addition, he said following Brazil’s model, South Africa’s Presidency aims to develop in-depth discussions on geopolitical matters through ministerial and leadership channels while allowing working groups to focus on technical issues.
Dangor acknowledged the enormous task ahead and the need for support from key members and international organisations.
The Sherpa said the objective of the two-day meeting which will conclude on Friday, is to take stock of what has happened, identify areas for improvement, and address key issues.
READ | South Africa convenes second G20 Sherpa Meeting
He announced that the next meeting for the G20 Sherpa will be held from 26 to 28 June 2025 at the Sun City Resort in the North West, marking an in-person gathering to continue collaborative discussions. – SAnews.gov.za
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Red Ribbon Communications, a leading tech PR firm in South Africa, is proud to announce that Ida-Marié van der Merwe has been appointed to the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa NextGen committee. The PRCA Africa NextGen group, since its launch in 2022, has been helping to empower emerging public relations talent across the …