Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

South Africa: African Development Bank and Absa unveil multi-billion rand financial package to expand sustainable capital markets, boost economic growth for women and youth

Absa is collaborating with the African Development Bank to enhance skills among both Absa staff and women business owners

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Absa Group, one of Africa's leading financial services providers, today celebrated a landmark agreement to mark the execution of a transformative financial package aimed at increasing funding for underserved segments, across South Africa and the continent. The target audience includes women-owned businesses, youth entrepreneurs,…

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Rosatom Accelerates African Nuclear Development, Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Gold Sponsor

The state-owned nuclear corporation has announced a strong pipeline of nuclear projects across Africa

Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation Rosatom has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 – as a gold sponsor. The sponsorship aligns with the corporation’s ambitions to strengthen its presence in Africa and follows a strong of deals forged with various African…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

South Africa condemns the bombardment of Lebanon as a serious violation of territorial sovereignty and international humanitarian law

Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on the city centre since the war against Lebanon began

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon is a serious violation of the territory of a sovereign state, and a grave violation of international law. The international community cannot afford to remain indifferent. Israel hit central Beirut on Thursday, reportedly killing 22 civilians and injuring over 117 more, in the deadliest attack on…

Source: Telecoming |

Telecoming partners with Movement Empire to deliver premium online workout content in South Africa

The partnership underscores Telecoming's dedication to providing high-quality, locally relevant content that resonates with South African audiences

Telecoming (www.Telecoming.com), sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with The Movement Empire, the world's most immersive online exercise platform. This agreement will enable the distribution of Movement Empire's on-demand workout content through major mobile operators in…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

President Ramaphosa saddened by passing of former Minister Tito Mboweni

President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who has passed away following a short illness

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni at the age of 65. President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to the family and friends of Dr Mboweni who has passed away following a…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Committee on Agriculture Wraps Its Oversight Visit to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) With Success in Tshwane

The visit also provided the committee with an opportunity to interact with scientists, and researchers

The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture has concluded its week-long oversight visit to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) with success in Tshwane. Both visits were aimed at assessing progress in the modernisation of a vaccine manufacturing plant by OBP and the construction of the foot and mouth…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Welcomes Temporary Joint Operation to Dispel Approximately 6,500 Illegal Miners

The committee will develop an oversight report with recommendations for adoption by the National Assembly

The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has applauded a temporarily arranged joint operation that dispelled approximately 6 500 people who participate in illegal mining and illicit business activities at Van Ryan illegal mining site in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The joint operation between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

Media Statement: Public Works Committee Calls for Urgent Forensic Audit of Telkom Towers

The committee resolved to prioritise quarterly briefings from the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders on the progress achieved on the Telkom Towers project

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure is currently conducting oversight over the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). The oversight includes engagements with the Property Trading Management Trading Entity including precinct development programmes and entities in the Public Works portfolio. One of the committee’s key issues were…

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African Energy Chamber Reaffirms Commitment to Host African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town Through 2030

As AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 continues to attract global attention, Cape Town remains the focal point for initiatives aimed at eradicating energy poverty across the continent by 2030

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – is proud to announce that the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference remains committed to hosting the African continent’s most successful energy event in Cape Town. AEW was established in 2021 under the…

Source: The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: President offers condolences on passing of former Judge Willem Heath

Judge Heath served as a prosecutor in the early years of his career before practising as an advocate and later becoming a Judge of the High Court

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the family and former colleagues of former Judge Willem Heath who passed away at the age of 79. Judge Heath, a graduate of the University of Pretoria, served as a prosecutor in the early years of his career before practising as an…