August 2017

Western Cape Social Development condemns brutal murder of newborn

Goodwood Neonaticide: Department condemns brutal murder of newbornThe Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) will assist the police in their investigation of an neonaticide (intentional killing of a baby within first 28 days of life), afte…

EIGHT MORE AFRICAN COUNTRIES APPLY TO JOIN WTO

NAIROBI, Aug 25 (NNN-KBC) — Eight more African countries have applied to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a move which is set to boost Africa’s voice on the global trade stage.Four of them have been given the nod by the WTO’s accession counc…

Conflicting Accounts Emerge in Wake of Raid in Somalia

Somali and U.S. military officials are investigating the results of an operation conducted in southern Somalia early Friday, amid confusion about whether the attack killed civilians or al-Shabab militants.The U.S. Africa Command said in a statement it …

Minister Ayanda Dlodlo: Phenomenal Women Seminar

Keynote address by the Minister of Communications Ayanda Dlodlo at the Phenomenal Women Seminar in the Sedibeng District MunicipalitySpeaker of the Council,Programme Director,Ladies and gentlemenIt is an honour to be a part of the Sedibeng District Mun…

Plans to use African Renaissance Fund to build more telescopes

International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers says there are indications that an application will be made to the African Renaissance Fund to build radio telescopes in African states that are part of the Square Kilometre Array project.

The Deputy Minister said this shortly after Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo launched

SA participates in TICAD Ministerial meeting

‘Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is in Mozambique where he will participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial follow up meeting that gets underway today.The two-day TICAD VI meeting, which is co-org…

SOUTH AFRICA COMPANIES URGED TO INVEST IN SOUTH SUDAN

PRETORIA, Aug 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has funded the visit of a six-member group as part of the department’s efforts to increase trade and investments between South Africa and South Sudan.General Secreta…

Government warns public about fake job adverts

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) urges potential employment seekers to be wary of a fake job listing advert that is circulating on social media.The GCIS warns the public to be vigilant as the advert lists vacancies at GCIS, go…

S. African Model Challenges Grace Mugabe’s Immunity Over Assault Allegation

JOHANNESBURG � A South African model who has said she was whipped with an electric cord by Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe has filed court papers challenging the government’s decision to grant her diplomatic immunity, advocacy group Afriforum said.

Police had placed border posts on “red alert” to prevent Mrs. Mugabe

Angola Votes in Historic Poll

LUANDA, ANGOLA � Angolans cast ballots Wednesday in the first election in decades that doesn’t include long-time President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. The ruling party is widely projected to maintain power, but some voters have made clear they are casting ballots for change.

On Wednesday, Angola’s retiring president did something he

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