Moscow: The countdown to “Intervision25” officially began with a grand launch ceremony at Moscow’s Manezhnaya Square, unveiling the contest’s countdown clock and marking the final stretch of preparations for one of the year’s most anticipated cultural events. The contest is set to take place on September 20, 2025, at Live

Goma: The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has engaged in discussions with rebels backed by Rwanda, focusing on the protection of civilians in territories under their control in the eastern region. According to Nam News Network, Bintou Keita, the UN Secretary-General’s special representative,

Kananaskis: Leaders of some of the world’s wealthiest countries have convened at a luxury mountain lodge in Canada’s Rockies for this year’s G7 summit. This elite gathering comes as Western allies grapple with multiple crises, spanning conflicts on three continents and widespread economic instability. Canada, chairing the G7 this year,

Cape Town: Fears of crime and gang violence in the notorious townships surrounding Cape Town are compelling parents to send their children on long daily commutes to former white-only schools. This trend highlights the growing safety concerns in these areas, particularly in schools where crime is rampant. According to BBC,

Johannesburg: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has confirmed that South Africa has substantially completed all 22 recommended action items outlined in the Action Plan adopted when the country was placed on the organisation’s grey list in February 2023. South Africa was placed on the FATF grey list due to

Middledrift: Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo, has commended the Water Research Commission’s (WRC) ongoing investment and efforts to provide innovative technological solutions to water challenges through the launch of the Vortex Settling Basin (VSB). According to South African Government News Agency, the VSB is a water treatment

Pretoria: The South African government has voiced grave concerns regarding the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which reportedly included military zones, nuclear facilities, and civilian areas. The incidents, occurring on Friday, 13 June 2025, are said to have resulted in casualties among both civilians and military personnel. According to

Johannesburg: Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has assured the public that the provincial government remains committed to ensuring fairness in both hiring and procurement processes in public infrastructure projects. This comes after concerns raised by local businesses about the perceived exclusion of a preferential procurement clause in