Energy and Electricity Major Hurdles for South African Economy Says Minister Ramokgopa

Energy and Electricity Major Hurdles for South African Economy Says Minister Ramokgopa

In South Africa, the minister of Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says energy and electricity are the major albatrosses that undermine the South African economy. Ramokgopa was speaking during the first cabinet lekgotla of the government of national unity at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria. He says the poor and people living in townships are now finding it exceptionally hard to afford the increased electricity price and tariffs:

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Sport

Spain hoping Euro 2024 conquest just the beginning for new generation

Spain conquered Europe for a record fourth time on Sunday as they beat England to win Euro 2024 and want this historic night to be the beginning of a new period of dominance. Led by young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, 17 and 22 respectively, many in Luis de la Fuente's superb side will hit their prime in the years ahead. Between 2008 and 2012 Spain dominated […]

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World

Gaza ceasefire talks halted without resolution

Gaza ceasefire talks have been halted without an agreement after three days of negotiations. According to the Reuters news agency Egyptian officials say Israel showed a lack of intent to reach a deal. William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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South Africa

In S.A, Rand Water’s Palmiet and Mapleton Maintenance to Conclude by 29 July

In S.A, Rand Water’s comprehensive maintenance programme of their Palmiet and Mapleton systems, which supply water to the City of Tshwane, is set to resume and is expected to be completed on 29 July. The city’s spokesperson Selby Bokaba says the maintenance programme on the two systems started earlier this month, has been successful and did not lead to any water supply interruption:

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Namibia

Meteorological Services forecasts a dynamic weather pattern for the upcoming week

The Meteorological Services forecasts a dynamic weather pattern for the upcoming week. Currently, cold air persists over the southern regions, promising a gradual shift towards warmer conditions as the week progresses. Here's Odilo Kgobetsi.

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Namibia

Former Education Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Passes Away at 57

Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, the former Education, Arts and Culture minister, passed away on yesterday morning at the age of 57. Her husband, Ghenno Himarwa, confirmed her death. Throughout her career, Hanse-Himarwa served as the Governor of the Hardap Region and was a member of the Swapo Party's central committee and politburo. She resigned from her ministerial position in July 2019 following a corruption conviction by the Windhoek High Court. Hanse-Himarwa died […]

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World

Biden urges “unity” after Trump assassination attempt

US President Joseph Biden has urged America to "unite as one nation" following the attempted assassination of his political rival Donald Trump. Trump says he is traveling to the Republican Convention on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the FBI has still not discovered a motive for the 20-year-old gunman's attack. Thomas Matthew Crooks was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper at the rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon. Nick Harper reports […]

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APO International

Digital Upskill Workshops for Thai Students in Egypt

On 10 and 12 July 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Thai Students’ Association in Cairo under the Royal Patronage organised workshops on Microsoft Word for Thai Students in Egypt. The workshops were organized according to the curriculum prepared by Microsoft (Thailand) and ThaiMOOC which students learned how to utilise Microsoft Word tools such as various types of tabs, paragraph marks, columns, styles, tables, Table of Contents, navigation […]

July 14, 2024 4

APO International

Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Credentials of 12 New Ambassadors

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the credentials of 12 new ambassadors to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The new ambassadors are as follows: H.E. Ms. Herro Mustafa Garg – Ambassador of the United States of America. H.E. Mr. Omar Ntezimbere – Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi. H.E. Mr. Mohamed Ait Ouali – Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco H.E. Mr. Eric Chevallier – Ambassador of the French Republic. […]

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