February 26, 2020

#AfricaNoFilter Announces Expanded Collaborative Funding, Introduces New Executive Director

February 26, 2020

Nigeria’s Access Bank among global group of funders and partners Incoming Executive Director Moky Makura brings Pan-African communication and foundation expertise to established narrative-building program JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — #AfricaNoFilter — a multi-partner collaborative seeking to amplify African voices and reimagine deep-rooted narratives about the African continent – launched today

Viettel announces offical fanpages to protect customers from online frauds

February 26, 2020

HANOI, Vietnam, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel Groups are working with Facebook to verify 26 official Facebook fanpages of the group. Currently there are 24 offical fanpages verified with Facebook’s Blue Verification Badge, including the group’s offical page and those of its member companies across Asia, Africa and South

Islamic State Stepping Up Attacks in Mozambique

February 26, 2020

WASHINGTON – Militants affiliated with the Islamic State terror group have increased their attacks in recent weeks against security forces and civilians in the restive northern region of Mozambique.This week, IS announced via its Amaq News Agency that …

South African Gymnast Going for More than Gold in Tokyo Olympics

February 26, 2020

JOHANNESBURG – South African gymnast Caitlin Rooskrantz is going for the gold and more. She wants to put gymnastics on the South African athletic map. Elite gymnastics is uncommon in this part of the world, and is dwarfed in popularity by sports like…

Elections blamed for attacks on Malawi albinos

February 26, 2020

LILONGWE, THE United Nations is worried at the possibility of an increase in attacks against people living with albinism in Malawi as the country prepares for new elections.This follows the recent attack on a 92-year-old woman who had two of her toes …

Minister Nzimande welcomes the National Assembly approval of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill

February 26, 2020

Parliament- The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande welcomes the National Assembly (NA) passing of the Science and Technology Laws Amendment Bill.The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Scientific Research Council A…

Over 20 villagers dead in Cameroon massacre

February 26, 2020

YAOUNDE, GOVERNMENT forces and armed members of the ethnic Fulani group have reportedly killed at least 21 civilians at a village in western Cameroon.Thirteen (13) children and a pregnant woman are among those deceased following the skirmishes at the …

Gauteng to focus on high growth sectors for economic growth and job creation

February 26, 2020

Gauteng Premier, David Makhura has announced a plan to create jobs and promote economic growth through ten high growth sectors.Speaking at the official opening of the provincial legislature on Tuesday 25, February 2020, at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sc…

City has replaced 1 200 km of streetlights with LED lamps, saving electricity

February 26, 2020

The City of Cape Town recognises the importance of energy efficient resources to enhance its sustainability and resilience. As part of its efforts to become more sustainable and climate-sensitive, the City has retrofitted more than 1 200 km of its stre…

Mixed feelings to SA Budget Speech 2020

February 26, 2020

CAPE TOWN, THE establishment of a state bank, formation of the Sovereign Wealth Fund and the slashing of the state wage bill in South Africa are among the highlights of the Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, on Wednesday.For 20…

Resurgent agro sector raises SA job creation hopes

February 26, 2020

JOHANNESBURG, THE rejuvenated agricultural sector has emerged the industry offering the biggest hope for employment creation in South Africa, a country burdened by the scourge of rising joblessness, especially among millions of youth.While other major…

News: Swift implementation of 72-Hour Activation Plan nets 12 alleged CIT robbers in North West

February 26, 2020

PRETORIA – The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has welcomed the swift arrest of 12 suspects linked to a cash-in-transit robbery that occurred this morning in Tlhabane in the North West where robbers made off with an undisclo…

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