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Deputy Minister David Mahlobo: Water and Sanitation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Budget and policy statement on Department of Water and Sanitation, Vote 41 by Hon David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Good Hope Chamber, Cape Town Honourable Speaker. Honourable Deputy Speaker. His Excellency, President Cyril...

ReconAfrica Announces the Appointment of Mark Friesen as Managing Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets, an Update on the Transaction with NAMCOR and Proposed Warrant Extension
CALGARY, Alberta, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces an update to its investor relations contact, an update on the...

Marking 30th anniversary, the WTO reflects on historic achievements and future challenges
The Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization was signed by 123 countries on 15 April 1994, leading to the birth of the WTO on 1 January 1995. Over the past 30 years, the WTO has helped to bring about a major expansion in...

Minister John Steenhuisen on foot and mouth disease vaccine rollout
The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on 19 June 2025 announced the arrival of the much-needed vaccine from Botswana to combat the persistent Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks, especially in KwaZulu-Natal and those farms in other...

Giyani Announces Appointments of Gavin Horscroft and Sean Thijsse
TORONTO, April 30, 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 the...

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...

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...

Protecting Doctors from Extortion, Coercion, and Harassment in Pain Clinic; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada
Safeguarding healthcare by protecting physicians from extortion, coercion, and harassment in pain clinic settings; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Physicians who serve in...

Metalsource provides update on exploration at Aruba
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- METALSOURCE MINING INC. (the “Company” or "Metalsource") (CSE: “MSM”) is pleased to provide an update on the Company’s exploration program at the Aruba Property, which is currently...

Advancing Value-Based Healthcare Through Insight on HCN Channelopathy in Epilepsy; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic
How molecular or basic science research promotes value-based healthcare management of complex epileptic syndromes; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A growing body of...

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...

Reimagining Sickle Cell Arthropathy Care Through Value-Based Care Delivery; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada
Value-based healthcare can enable timely and optimal sickle cell arthropathy surgical care; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic,...

Aligning Obstructive Sleep Apnea Care with Value-Based Healthcare Goals; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada
Bridging Gaps Between the Clinical Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Value-Based Healthcare Principles; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an...

Trump places highest tariff on African country
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on imports from multiple African nations, with Lesotho receiving the steepest penalty at 50%. Trump unveiled the measures on Wednesday as part of his “Liberation Day” trade...

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...

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes 2025 cohort of WTO Young Professionals
A key initiative to enhance diversity and strengthen WTO membership representation at the professional level within the Secretariat, the YPP has supported the development of trade expertise among young professionals from developing economies and...

Antalya Diplomacy Forum Discusses Critical Raw Materials
(MENAFN) The panel discussion titled "Critical Raw Materials in the Age of Competition" was convened on Saturday during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The session explored the geopolitical, economic, and strategic relevance of underground assets,...

Over 150 Students Graduate from Edubex Learning, Strengthening Africa’s Skilled Workforce
Over 150 students from various disciplines, marking a significant milestone in advancing professional education & career growth across multiple African nations GABORONE, SOUTH-EAST DISTRICT, BOTSWANA, March 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Edubex...

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...