Life and times of Pravin Gordhan 1949 - 2024
On May 10, 2009, President Jacob Zuma appointed Gordhan as Minister of Finance, succeeding Trevor Manuel.
‘Ring of Lies’ actor Mpho Sebeng has died
Actor Mpho Sebeng, who had roles in ‘Ring Of Lies’, ‘Zero Tolerance’, ‘Soul Buddyz’ and ‘Savage Beauty’, has died at the age of 30. According to Sebeng’s friend Zola Hashatsi, Sebeng died after he was involved in a car accident in Potchefstroom on Sunday. Hashatsi revealed the passing of Sebeng on his Instagram timeline.
Numsa welcomes signing of bus passenger agreement
Numsa has welcomed the signing of the wage agreement in the bus passenger sector.
Liquid expands Broadband service in Eastern Cape
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched a new office in East London in the Eastern Cape. The development will see the creation of hundreds of much-needed jobs in the province. During the launch on Thursday, Deon Geyser, Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, South Africa said the company has invested over R300 million into extending its operations in the region.
A new chance to improve your matric results
The supplementary exam in February/March has been phased out and is no longer available. A new exam is available during May/June where candidates can improve their results.
Failing matric is not the end of the road
Learners who did not achieve their expected results may experience disappointment and stress ahead.
South African parents say LEGO play builds children’s resilience
While toys may change with trends, LEGO sets stand the test of time, tapping into the power of play to nurture a child’s imagination and build their confidence.
What’s not to love about Durban and its splendour
With its warm and sunny winters, Durban is one of the country's favourite leisure travel destinations.
Durban is a premium tourist destination of choice
Whether you are looking to indulge in a Durban lamb curry bunny chow or experience a plethora of cultures or take in the city's scenic views – Durban has it all.
Durban Tourism campaign invites Gauteng residents to visit the City
The Durban July experience is still on the cards with entertainment and screenings available at different hotspots across South Africa.
National roadshow promoting Durban kicks into top gear
After kicking off in Gauteng, the national roadshow is set to showcase Durban as the perfect all-year-round destination of choice.
Rwanda vaccinates refugees and asylum seekers against Covid-19
The UN Refugee Agency welcomed the Rwandan government’s vaccination this week of 416 refugees – one of the first countries in Africa to do so.
Rwanda deploys more robots to fight the spread Covid-19
Rwanda’s government has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme and Japan to deploy three additional state-of-the art robots to reinforce its efforts against Covid-19. One robot can disinfect one room in 32 minutes.
Former Kenyan cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae dies aged 88
Nyachae died on Monday at Nairobi Hospital while receiving treatment.
MTN donates $25m for Covid-19 vaccinations in AU
The donation will help secure up to seven million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for health workers across the continent.
Kenya deploys robots in fight against Covid-19
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with Japan has on Friday handed over three smart anti-epidemic robots to support front-line health-care workers in the fight against Covid-19 in Kenya.
Pick n Pay helps wine industry recover from lockdown damage
Pick n Pay has announced its commitment to purchasing 25 million bottles of wine in 2021 to support the local wine industry.
Rwanda’s health minister says country is ready to receive Covid-19 vaccine
Rwandan Minister of Health Daniel Ngamije has announced that Rwanda was ready to receive AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
New service to help African small businesses establish online presence
Liquid Telecom said its aim was to help thousands of businesses establish a presence online
Rwanda to host virtual Africa mining forum
Rwanda will on Monday participate in the first of a five-day virtual Africa Mining Forum.
Kenyan bank launches international money transfer service
Kenyan private bank Prime Bank has partnered with London-based fintech SimbaPay to launch an instant international money transfer service via the bank’s digital platform, PrimeMobi.
Rwandan business university closes due to financial problems
Due to financial troubles, KIM University will not reopen for teaching and related services.
Airlink launches Maputo-Johannesburg service
Airlink announced that it has launched a new scheduled passenger air service between Maputo and Johannesburg. JOHANNESBURG - Privately-owned regional airline, Airlink on Wednesday announced that it has launched a new scheduled passenger air service between Maputo and Johannesburg. The Airlink return flight on the route follows the lifting of travel restrictions that curtailed travel between the neighbouring countries while they both worked to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Escalating conflict in Mozambique forces thousands to flee the country
The United Nations World Food Programme on Tuesday raised its concerns about the escalating conflict and deteriorating food security situation in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province, which has seen more than 300,000 people flee their homes and abandon their crops.
Kenyan teachers ordered back to school ahead of reopening
Kenya’s Ministry of Education on Monday ordered teachers to report to schools by September 28, to prepare for the eventual reopening of schools.