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Minister Pemmy Majodina concerned over non-compliance with waste water management by contractor in the LHWP2, calls for stringent monitoring
South African Government
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May 16, 2025
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina is deeply concerned about the regrettable reports of non-compliance with the regulations governing effluent discharge by a contractor responsible for the construction of the Polihali transfer...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Oral replies to questions in National Council of Provinces
South African Government
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May 31, 2025
Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces On Social Cohesion Honourable Chairperson We have not only welcomed the 2024 South Africa Social Cohesion Index (SASCI) that was released on...
Sport, Arts and Culture on Khoi and San ancestral human remains and repatriation of those who died in exile
South African Government
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June 10, 2025
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in close partnership with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) and the Department of Defence and Military Veterans (DMV), is proud to announce two pivotal initiatives:...
S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners....
Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
South African Government
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May 20, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
South African Government
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May 19, 2025
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...
MEC Dr Ivan Meyer on 2024 tourism numbers
South African Government
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April 15, 2025
Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer said South African Tourism's (SAT’s)annual performance report for 2024 highlights the robust recovery of the Western Cape tourism industry. Minister Meyer was...
SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services With Tanzania Bureau of Standards
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...
SGS Secures Unprecedented Fourth Contract for PVoC Services with Tanzania Bureau of Standards
EIN Presswire
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February 24, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is pleased to announce it has signed an unprecedented fourth consecutive contract with the Tanzania Bureau of...
Trump Administration Considers Closure of 30 US Embassies
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in the United States' diplomatic operations overseas. A report released on Tuesday indicates that close to 30 American embassies and consulates may be shut down...
Trump Administration Considers Closure of Nearly 30 U.S. Embassies, Consulates
MENAFN
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April 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of shutting down almost 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide as part of a strategy to minimize the federal government's international presence, according to a report released on...
Statement on the Cabinet Meeting of 26 March 2025
South African Government
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March 27, 2025
A. Issues in the Environment 1. Economy 1.1 Investment 1.1.1 Cabinet expressed confidence in the resilience of the economy, as the country continues to forge partnerships to build key sectors and attract new investments. 1.1.2 Cabinet also...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: South African Diamond Show Dinner
South African Government
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February 6, 2025
Master of Ceremonies, Ms Nozipho Tshabalala Honourable Minister of Natural Resources in Lesotho, Mr Mohlomi Moleko Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina President of the World Diamond Council, Ms Feriel Zerouki...
Transparency focus of exchanges at Working Party on State Trading Enterprises
World Trade Organization
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November 4, 2024
The Working Party reviewed 32 new notifications on state trading enterprises from 26 WTO members (Argentina; Kingdom of Bahrain; Brazil; Canada; China; Costa Rica; Eswatini; European Union; Georgia; Haiti; Honduras; Hong Kong, China; Israel;...
Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future
South African Government
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May 9, 2025
Deputy Minister Seitlholo calls for bold investment to Secure Southern Africa’s Water Future The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, has called for intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s...
Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Dialogue
South African Government
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March 25, 2025
Event Theme: “Reflecting, Evolving, Advancing: Using PYEI's Experience to Scale Youth Employment Promotion" Programme Director: Farai Ntuli German Ambassador to SA, Eswatini and Lesotho: H.E. Andreas Peschke All Government officials led by the...
DDG Zhang underscores success of three key WTO technical assistance programmes in 2024
World Trade Organization
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December 5, 2024
DDG Zhang commended the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the 10-month programmes. He said: "Your perspectives and experiences have enriched the WTO Secretariat’s work. I am confident that, like past alumni, you...
Participants in the Netherlands Trainee Programme make study visit to The Hague
World Trade Organization
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October 25, 2024
The participants were accompanied on the study trip by Willie Chatsika, Head of the English-speaking Africa Regional Desk in the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC). The NTP is a joint initiative of the WTO and the...
Premier Panyaza Lesufi: Gauteng State of the Province Address 2025
South African Government
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February 26, 2025
Madame Speaker, Honourable Morakane Mosupyoe; Deputy Speaker, Honourable Nomvuyo Mhlakaza-Manamela; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Honourable Parks Tau; Deputy Ministers Mondli Gungubele and Peace Mabe; Chief Whip of the Governing...