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Minister Dion George on arrests of abalone poachers by DFFE fishery control officers and partner law enforcement officers
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the swift and coordinated efforts of enforcement officials from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the South African Police...

Minister Dion George on Green growth as South Africa’s largest jobs programme
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has highlighted the department’s role as one of South Africa’s largest generators of work opportunities, particularly for young people, women, and marginalised groups. “Every...

Minister Sisisi Tolashe reaches out to an underprivileged community of Delmas, 25 Sept
The Department of Social Development, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Development Agency (NDA) will be rolling out the Integrated Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP). This programme will be led by the Minister of...
President Lai meets Professor Tarumi Hideo of Japan’s Ritsumeikan University
TAIWAN, September 24 - Details 2025-09-25 President Lai meets delegation from Institute for Indo-Pacific Security On the morning of September 25, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation from the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security (IIPS), a...
Inflation targeting: considerations for central banks in Africa
By Paul Fisher and Glenn Hoggarthfootnote [1] This article is an output from the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS). The CCBS was established in 1990. It is a small division in the Bank that provides training and technical...

Turkish Furniture Exports Gain Momentum in Africa, Asortie Among Leading Contributors
Turkey strengthens its position in Africa’s growing furniture market, with Asortie delivering projects in over 15 countries across the continent. ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Furniture exports from Turkey...

2025 iGaming Report: Fraud on the Rise in Ghana’s Betting Sector Despite Africa’s Progress
ACCRA, GHANA, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ghana’s iGaming industry is confronting mounting challenges in fraud prevention, even as Africa overall makes progress in reducing fraud across the sector. Recent findings by Sumsub, a...

South Africa Pushes for Law to Repatriate Foreign Prisoners
(MENAFN) The South African government is progressing with internal deliberations within the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster to introduce legislation that would enable the repatriation of foreign nationals currently serving...

Guinea Schedules Presidential Election
(MENAFN) Guinea has officially scheduled its first presidential election since the 2021 military takeover, setting a significant milestone in the West African nation's progress toward democratic governance. According to a presidential announcement...

Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market Set to Surge to USD 6.4 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Disease Burden
WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment Market was valued at USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 6.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a...

South Africa Secures Seat on ICAO Governing Council
(MENAFN) South Africa has successfully secured a spot on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Governing Council for another term, the Department of Transport confirmed on Sunday. ICAO, a United Nations agency, plays a pivotal role...

Wheel Loaders Market Outlook 2025–2032: Featuring Key Players Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Volvo Construction Equipment
The global wheel loaders market is led by North America, driven by construction and mining demand, with key segmentation by product type and application. BRENTFORD, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The wheel loaders...

Ambulatory Healthcare Service Market is Going to Booming Growth 2025 With Top Key Players Analysis Through 2032
The global ambulatory healthcare service market is estimated to be valued at USD 918.42 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,336.01 Bn by 2032 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The latest report from...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: General Debate of 80th Session of United Nations General Assembly
President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, Ms Annalena Baerbock, United Nations Secretary-General, Mr António Guterres, Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Eighty years ago, the United Nations was...

President Ramaphosa wishes Jewish community Shanah Tova
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his warm compliments to South Africa’s Jewish community for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah (New Year). President Ramaphosa said: “I wish our Jewish community Shanah Tova as you spend this time in prayer for...

Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Wrap Up Interview with Singapore Media during the 80th Session of The United Nations General Assembly High Level Week in New York,28 September 2025
TRANSCRIPT OF MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S WRAP-UP INTERVIEW WITH SINGAPORE MEDIA DURING THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY HIGH-LEVEL WEEK IN NEW YORK, 28 SEPTEMBER 2025 Minister Vivian Balakrishnan:...

Newcore Gold Increases Drill Program to 45,000 Metres at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newcore Gold Ltd. ("Newcore" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NCAU, OTCQX: NCAUF) is pleased to announce that on the back of the success achieved to date with drilling at the Company’s 100%...

Minister Buti Manamela: Opening remarks to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education
Placement of three SETAs under administration and the path to SETA reforms Chairperson, Honourable Members of the Committee, colleagues, and fellow South Africans: I wish to begin by thanking you for conceding to my request of this meeting. The...

President Cyril Ramaphosa leads delegation to High-Level Segment of 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, 23 to 29 Sept
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a South African delegation to the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York from 23 to 29 September 2025. Under the theme “Better together:...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership
Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Partners, It is a great privilege to join you this evening in support of a cause that is vital to the conservation of all life on our planet – the launch of the Africa Keystone Partnership. We wish to commend the...