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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…

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…

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…

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, …

SA tourism sector goes from strength to strength

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to exhibit strong recovery post-COVID-19, with the first half of 2023 recording more than 4 million tourist arrivals.This is a significant increase from the 2.3 million tourist arrivals between January and June 2…

Gospel Icons Africa talent show premieres August with N10m prize

The maiden edition of the Gospel Icons Africa (GIA) talent hunt show has been slated to begin in August as the winner will walk away with N10 million.Mr Bamidele Martins, Chief Executive Director of GIA, disclosed this during a news conference held on …