These days, it’s hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage. A growing question as these disasters worsen in a warming world is how to pay for recoveries, particularly in poorer countries that have…
Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo, together with Deputy Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will today lead an inspection of the maintenance operation of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel in Clarens, Free State. A joint maintenance operation by Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and the Lesotho…
But such a conference will only work if Frelimo accepts the need to take an active part. In a meeting Monday with diplomats, Veronica Macamo – who is Foreign Minister, a senior Political Commission member, and the party agent for Frelimo – noted that Frelimo has only read the few observer reports that called the…
But will donors support it or continue to back Frelimo? A dozen prominent academics and intellectuals with links both in Frelimo and to the opposition joined Wednesday in a “call on all parties and relevant political actors to convene a National Conference that unites all the political sensitivities of our social fabric so that together…
Opposition parties to call for government of national unity Members of opposition parties met in Matola yesterday (28 October) to draw up the joint declaration calling for the formation of a government of national unity (GNU). The idea is to unite the opposition in a single front to oppose the results of the most fraudulent…
Frelimo wins total control, Renamo smashed, Podemos new official opposition The CNE will announce the official national results this afternoon at 14.30 local time. The results were prepared by STAE based on provincial results, and are largely unchanged from the numbers we have been reporting here based on the provincial results sheets (editais). In the…
Seychelles aims to be better equipped to deal with bacteria that are resistant to medicines, such as antibiotics, which can cause threats to both humans and animals through a workshop taking place this week. The Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) workshop being held at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel, is organised by the International Atomic Energy…
Arusha — TANZANIA intends to spearhead horticulture as the country’s reliable vehicle for achieving future agricultural development goals. Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment), Mr Stanislaus Nyong’o, revealed that since horticulture predominantly employs women and youth, it is a key sector for job creation, boosting exports and ensuring food security.…
Former Johannesburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam Former Johannesburg mayor and Al Jama-ah councilor Kabelo Gwamanda has been arrested in connection with an alleged funeral policy scam, reports IOL. Gwamanda is accused of defrauding Soweto residents through his company, Ithemba Lama Afrika, which operated from 2011. Residents paid monthly premiums for funeral insurance, but when…
Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant In a bold stride towards modern urbanization, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s vision for the Lanseria Smart City is taking shape, reports IOL. Set to break ground later this month, a cutting-edge water treatment plant will serve as the cornerstone of this development, with a capacity to produce…
Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims Sport, Arts, and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has expressed frustration over media reports claiming he took an extravagant trip to the Paris Olympics, costing taxpayers R800,000, reports EWN. The expense was disclosed in a parliamentary response from his department. McKenzie clarified that the trip, which also included eight officials at a…
Minister Blasts Municipalities for Poor Electricity Maintenance Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed concern over the inadequate maintenance of electricity infrastructure by municipalities, according to EWN. This follows ongoing power outages in various communities due to municipalities’ failure to distribute electricity properly. Ramokgopa said that Eskom is working with municipalities to address load reduction…
IT has been a quarter of a century since the passing of the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. He remains a towering figure in Tanzania, Africa and globally due to his unwavering pursuit of justice, peace and development for Tanzanians, Africans and people in other parts of the world through his activism, speeches…
As Tanzania commemorates the 25th anniversary of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s passing, his contributions to the nation’s health sector remain a lasting legacy. Nyerere, born on April 13, 1922, in Butiama, Mara Region, passed away on October 14, 1999, in a London hospital where he was receiving treatment. After gaining independence in 1961, Nyerere declared a…
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has notified road users of the intermittent closure of the N2 between Makhanda (Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass, due to blasting operations. “Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly; consider alternative routes and use caution when making use of the roads. We apologise for…
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the discovery of gas and condensate from two exploration wells in the South Outeniqua Basin are proof that South Africa’s underexplored deep waters have significant potential for oil and gas. The Minister was speaking during Africa Oil Week held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. “In…
Government is in discussions to intervene in the reduction of administered prices, including the petrol price, in South Africa. This is according to Minerals and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, who was delivering the welcome address at the Africa Oil Week 2024 on Tuesday in Cape Town. Mantashe explained that the price of fuel directly…
By Moses M. Tokpah Share Liberia-Health Workers in Liberia have threatened to lock-down the country’s health system if the Liberian Government fails to implement the salary reclassification policy for health workers by 2025. Some officials of the Liberia National Physician Assistants Association, the Liberia Nurses Association and the Midwife Association among others, on a Radio…
DAR ES SALAAM: President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on Tanzanian current and future leaders to uphold the leadership principles of the late former Prime Minister Edward Sokoine, emphasizing integrity, discipline, and hard work as key values. President Samia encouraged Tanzanian leaders to follow Sokoine’s example by leaving lasting legacies in their areas of service.…
Paris — The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, expressed her deep sorrow at the news of the death of Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, former Director-General of UNESCO (1974-1987) and the first African to lead an international organisation. “A profound humanist and all-round intellectual, Amadou Mahtar M’Bow left a lasting impression on our institution by forcefully defending…