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Minister John Steenhuisen: Post Agriculture Dept Budget Vote 2025/26 media Briefing
Members of the media, thank you for joining me today. It is a great privilege to address you following the tabling of the Department of Agriculture’s 2025/26 Budget Vote. This is a pivotal moment, not only for the department but for the broader...
Minister Pemmy Majodina concludes working visit to Zimbabwe to attend 43rd Southern African Development Community
The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina has concluded her working visit to Zimbabwe to attend and participate at the 43rd Southern African Development Community (SADC) Joint Meeting of Committee of Ministers responsible for Energy...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...
Giyani Produces First Battery-Grade Manganese at its Demo Plant
TORONTO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to announce that High...
Ministers Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and Pemmy Majodina attend SADC 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors in Zimbabwe, 3 to 4 Jul
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa together with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina are set to attend the upcoming 43rd Joint Meeting of Ministers responsible for Energy and Water sectors, hosted...
Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and coastal flooding. Strengthening water stewardship is...
Statement on the Cabinet meeting of Wednesday, 25 June 2025
A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue 1.1 70 Years of the Freedom Charter 1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955, more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg...
Leading Driver In The Certified Gemstones Market 2025: Driving Forces Behind The Growth Of The Market In Ornamental Use
The Business Research Company's Certified Gemstones Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The certified gemstones market, as per...
International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...
Global Gemstone Market Set For 6.3% Growth, Reaching $42.76 Billion By 2029
The Business Research Company's Global Gemstone Market Set For 6.3% Growth, Reaching $42.76 Billion By 2029 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report Explores Market...
Health and Wellness Market Size Worth USD 11 Trillion by 2034
Ottawa, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, the global health and wellness market size valued at USD 6.87 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 11 trillion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.40% from 2025 to...
Alexion Charitable Foundation Supports iHope Genetic Health Through Its Rare Belonging® Signature Initiative
Advancing equity in rare disease diagnosis through a global partnership for free genomic testing DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genetic Alliance is proud to announce a grant from Alexion Charitable Foundation...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 30 year anniversary celebrations of the Constitutional Court
Programme Directors, Former President Thabo Mbeki, Former President Kgalema Motlanthe, Chief Justice of the Republic of South Africa, Justice Mandisa Maya, Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Justices, both sitting and retired, 1. His...
Giyani Progresses to Production Ramp-Up at the Demonstration Plant
TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is pleased to provide an update on...
ReconAfrica Announces Closing of C$19 Million Underwritten Offering, Including the Full Exercise of the Over-Allotment Option
**NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES** CALGARY, Alberta, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX:...
Giyani Secures Special Economic Zone Licence for its HPMSM Plant
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp. (TSXV:EMM, GR:A2DUU8) ("Giyani" or the "Company"), developer of the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”), is proud to announce that it has...
The Presidency on Deputy President’s international programme travel expenses
The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa wishes to provide clarity regarding Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel expenses which has recently gained much attention in the media, with reports and...
Luxury getaways up for grabs at London fundraiser to boost South African education and sport charities
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More than R1.5-million worth of prizes, including stays at luxury African hotels and five-star safari lodges, are expected to be snapped up during a fundraising event hosted in...
AIDA Country Report on Ireland – 2024 Update
|Published on: 9th June 2025|Categories: News| The updated AIDA Country Report on Ireland provides a detailed overview on legislative and practice-related developments in asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum applicants and...