Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Jun 18, 2018

South Africa: Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill public hearings to get underway in Limpopo

The Portfolio Committee on Rural Development and Land Reform will from Monday undertake extensive public hearings across the country on the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill. The decision to hold extensive public hearings follows a Constitutional Court ruling which instructed Parliament to strengthen public participation on the bill. The…

Source: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) | Jun 18, 2018

UNICEF Tanzania celebrates Father’s Day with renowned footballer, Ivo Mapunda

Former Taifa Stars goalkeeper calls upon fathers to play an effective role in parenting during their children’s early years

UNICEF Tanzania celebrated Father’s Day with renowned footballer and former Taifa Stars goalkeeper, Ivo Mapunda, who called on fathers to step up their game in parenting, especially in the early years of their children’s lives. UNICEF celebrity supporter and father-of-four, Mapunda, shared a video message for all Tanzanian fathers –…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of Government Communication and Information | Jun 18, 2018

South Africa: Statement by Mineral Resources Minister Mr Gwede Mantashe, on policy and regulatory matters

Members of the media  Ladies and gentlemen  Good morning  Mining Charter  On Friday 15th June 2018, we published the draft Mining Charter for public comments. This comes after a process of eight weeks of intensive engagements with stakeholders and social partners.   We started our engagements in March at a meeting…

Source: Rugby Africa | Jun 17, 2018

Video News Release: Rugby Africa Gold Cup - Namibia vs Uganda: Reaction from Captains and Coaches

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Source: Rugby Africa | Jun 16, 2018

Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Zimbabwe drew with Morocco today in Harare during the Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Zimbabwe ended the game on a 23-23 draw with Morocco today in Harare, Zimbabwe

On Saturday 16 June 2018, the Zimbabwe Sables played against Morocco’s Atlas Lions during the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup, a qualifier for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. In a largely aggressive game, Zimbabwe drew its opponent 23 – 23 on the final whistle. The first half began…

Source: World Rugby | Jun 16, 2018

World Rugby press release: Namibia lead the way in Gold Cup

Namibia head the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018 standings after an emphatic 55-6 defeat of Uganda in Windhoek on an opening weekend that saw Zimbabwe and Morocco play out a 23-23 draw in Harare

Defending champions Namibia were the big winners on the opening day of the Rugby Africa Gold Cup 2018, their 55-6 defeat of Uganda in Windhoek comfortably putting them in pole position in the race to qualify as Africa 1 for Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan. The nine-try Namibians, chasing…

Source: Folorunso Alakija Foundation | Jun 16, 2018

Folorunso Alakija’s Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Succour for Widows And Orphans

Since inception, The Rose of Sharon foundation (RoSF) has empowered 970 widows – 11 of whom are in university, awarded scholarships to 1,366 widow’s children and 72 orphans

Rose of Sharon (http://TheRoseOfSharonFoundation.org) who first opened their doors to widows and orphanages exactly a decade ago on the 23rd of May, 2008 is celebrating their 10th anniversary. The Rose of Sharon foundation was founded by Mrs Folorunso Alakija (http://FolorunsoAlakija.com/foundation) to guarantee the financial independence & educational opportunities for widows…

Source: DP World | Jun 16, 2018

DP World: Media Statement

It has been noted in some reports that DP World (http://web.DPWorld.com) may consider an out of court settlement with respect to the dispute with the Djiboutian government over their illegal action in taking control of the port at Doraleh. A DP World spokesperson said that the concession agreement remains in…

Source: Rugby Africa | Jun 16, 2018

Rugby World Cup African Qualifiers: Namibia Defeated Uganda Saturday in Windhoek during the Rugby Africa Gold Cup

Namibia ended the game on top with a 55-06 score against Uganda today in Windhoek, Namibia

On Saturday 16 June, the Namibia senior rugby team the Welwitschias played against Uganda’s Rugby Cranes during the 2018 Rugby Africa Gold Cup, which is also a qualifier for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Download the B-roll and the photos: https://we.tl/ASDcoTwS42 (863,0 Mo) The Welwitschias who have won the…

Source: Advanced Finance & Investment Group LLC (AFIG Funds) | Jun 15, 2018

AFIG Funds CEO, Papa Ndiaye, Receives 2018 Private Equity Africa’s Outstanding Leadership Award

Papa has been a leader in the Private Equity landscape for three decades

Private Equity Africa (PEA) awarded Papa Ndiaye, CEO of AFIG Funds (http://www.AFIGfunds.com), the 2018 Outstanding Leadership Award at a ceremony held in London Tuesday night. PEA is the pre-eminent magazine on Private Equity in Africa. It is in recognition of PE professionals who have helped shape the industry.  “It is…