February 23, 2015

Spence-Chapin Adoption Services Names Adam Cotumaccio President (PR Newswire)

Promotion endorses Cotumaccio’s proven record of leadership of the non-profit adoption agency. NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Spence-Chapin, a non-profit adoption and family services organization, today announced a further endorsement of Adam Cotumaccio’s leadership by naming him President. Cotumaccio was previously COO/CFO of the 107-year-old agency. Maud Welles,

Spy Cables: South African spies wary of Iran operations (Al Jazeera)

Leaked documents describe Tehran working to counter sanctions by using front companies and official channels. Iran’s efforts to use official and unofficial channels in South Africa to beat western-imposed sanctions have raised concerns within South African security services, according to leaked intelligence documents obtained by Al Jazeera. The Spy Cables

Israeli cable reveals S Africa missile theft cover-up (Al Jazeera)

Leaked Mossad cable shows Israel obtained stolen missile plans, and South Africa asked for their return. A Mossad secret service document leaked to Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit reveals that in 2010 Israel obtained stolen South African anti-tank missile technology. South African intelligence covered it up. Years later, when two men

Cargill completes $12.5 million investment in South Africa animal feed facility, upgrades production capabilities and demonstrates growth in Africa (PR Newswire)

Increase in customer demand for plant’s premix products boosts efficiency, product quality PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Driven by an increase in demand from customers throughout the region for animal feed products, Cargill has completed a USD $12.5 million expansion of its premix facility in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Cosafa Thrills Set for May

THE 2015 COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup has been set for May in South Africa and champions Zambia will know their opponents on Thursday when the draw is conducted. Zambia staged and won the last edition in 2013 but last year the prestigious regional football tournament could not be held due

Idols Coming to Zimbabwe?

A lot has been said about some of the talent shows hosted in Zimbabwe, but all the same some still adore South Africa’s Idols reality show. Idols is a television show on the South African television network M-Net, based on the popular British show Pop Idol with American Idol following

Putting a value on ethics when price is all that matters (The Independent)

That’s not fair. Twenty years after its blue-and-green logo first appeared on British supermarket shelves, sales of Fairtrade goods have gone backwards for the first time. In one respect, it’s not surprising. A price war and falling commodities costs meant the overall grocery market registered falls last year. Fairtrade, whose

Our Politicians Got It Wrong (PM News (Nigeria))

gBy Wole Solanke The beauty of democracy is when people of different backgrounds come together to form a government that pays special attention to yearnings of the citizens. But in Nigeria, politicians mix governance with wealth accumulation and enrich their various pockets while the masses are left to suffer. It

Lift Miss Tanzania ban: model (The Citizen (Tanzania))

Dar es Salaam. Prominent Tanzanian model Tausi Likokola has urged the government to lift the two-year ban on the Miss Tanzania pageant.Speaking upon her arrival from the United States on Saturday, Ms Likokola said the pageant and its qualifying events served as springboards for aspiring models to launch careers in

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