July 28, 2023

Military neuralises 59 terrorists, apprehends 88 – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters, says the military has neutralised 59 terrorists, arrested 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers, 20 gunmen and 19 suspected oil thefts in one week.The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement on Friday, …

Russia writes off $23bn debt for Africa – Putin

Vladimir Putin, Russian President, says the Russian Government has written off $23 billion debt burden of African countries.Putin spoke at the plenary session of the ongoing second Russia–Africa Summit 2023 holding from July 27 to July 28.The News Agen…

KZN Premier receives mortal remains of medical student

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has led a provincial government delegation to receive the mortal remains of Snegugu Ntobeko Myeni during a special prayer ceremony at a chapel near OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.KwaZulu-Natal was…

Plans in place to ensure safety at Netball World Cup

Law enforcement officials will maintain high visibility on foot and vehicle patrols during the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town.In a statement on Friday, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) assured participants and …

Nkadimeng calls on BRICS to prioritise just transition

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, says BRICS must prioritise the objectives of a just transition as the countries transition to low carbon economies.“As the world is in the midst of significant transform…

Developed nations urged to fund nature conservation

Developed countries need to assist with securing an at-scale, predictable and appropriate funding stream for nature conservation and protection of biodiversity, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy.“We must re-emphasi…

Minister appoints Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has, in terms of Section 30C(1)(b), read with section 30C(3) of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (Act), appointed Naheem Ebrahim Essop as a Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator.The appointment is for a term of three years …

Cavern resort a decades-long love story

from FUTHI MBHELE in Durban KwaZulu NatalBureau DURBAN, (CAJ News) WITH eight decades of existence, the Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Spa does not only provide accommodation and activities.It is a place steeped in history and romance.It holds many sto…

Sandawana Mine Africa’s World Class Lithium Resource

from KELVIN JAKACHIRA in Harare, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Bureau HARARE, (CAJ News) KUVIMBA Mining House is developing Sandawana Mine into a world-class, high-grade lithium deposit mine in the Mberengwa District, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe.The mining lease …

Nigeria mobile telecoms market in steady decline

from OKORO CHINEDU in Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau LAGOS, (CAJ News) THE steady decline in Nigeria’s mobile subscriptions poses a major concern, given the growing importance of the telecommunications sector to the economy.Statistics by the Nigerian C…

Tackling Western influenced anti-Russia sentiment in Africa

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) THE second RussiaAfrica Summit is a timely platform for Russia to counter the West’s so-called campaign of Russophobia.It is the latest stage for an ally of Africa to revive ties that date back to the days …

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