Month: September 2024

 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, today welcomed the approval of the Legal Sector Code of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act. Mr Nqola said the Code will go a long way in transforming the sector and will do so speedily. He said drafting the Legal Sector Code started in the previous administration. “This process has paved the way for the […]

 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education Chairperson, Ms Joy Maimela, today welcomed the signing into law of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill. The BELA Bill was assented into law today by President Cyril Ramaphosa. However, the President put on hold clauses 4 and 5 of the Bill for three months in order to find solutions to those clauses. Should no solutions be found, the Bill will be implemented […]

 The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre (www.BRICSCompetition.org) together with partners from China will develop the BRICS commodities exchange system. The document was signed on the margins of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China. As quoted in the report presented at the Forum, “the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre and the Center for Competition Policy and Expertise of the State Administration for Market Regulation of China (SAMR) signed […]

 The Presiding Officers of Parliament, National Assembly Speaker, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, express their profound sadness and deepest condolences on the passing of former Minister Mr Pravin Gordhan at the age of 75. Mr Gordhan was a lifelong activist and dedicated public servant who fought against apartheid and contributed to South Africa's transition to democracy. He was among the […]

 On Saturday, September 7, U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, in collaboration with International Community School of Addis Ababa, hosted a U.S. university fair, attended by more than 6,500 potential graduate and undergraduate students interested in studying in the United States. The event featured more than 35 U.S. universities from across the United States, showcasing the breadth programs and opportunities available for Ethiopian and international students in the U.S. higher education system. […]

 President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises Mr Pravin Gordhan, who has passed away at the age of 75, following a period of illness. President Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to Mr Gordhan’s spouse, Ms Vanitha Raju, daughters Anisha and Priyesha, as well as the former Minister’s older brother, Manecklal Gordhan, and sister Shanta Harilal. The President’s thoughts are […]

 The successful conclusion of the Global Inclusivity and Artificial Intelligence: Africa (GIAA) Conference marks a milestone in U.S.-Africa collaboration on critical and emerging technologies. This event underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering inclusive, ethical, and innovative AI development and deployment across the African continent.  The GIAA Conference laid a foundation for future cooperation among the United States, Nigeria, and other African nations in the responsible development and deployment of […]

 Dr. Bashir Kamal Eldin Hamid, Save the Children's Health and Nutrition Director, said: “Heavy downpours and widespread flooding in Sudan is compounding the suffering for families and children especially those displaced by more than 16 months of fighting, with contamination of water and decimation of health facilities causing a major outbreak of cholera. “Five days ago, raging floodwaters destroyed the only bridge connecting Central and West Darfur states, creating a […]