[[{"value":"US State Department’s “Eritrea 2023 Human Rights Report” once again peddles, with higher pitch this time round, a litany of its usual, fallacious and long-discredited accusations against the country. The overarching issue is of course whether the US has, in the first place, the credentials for an exclusive and innate legal and moral right to proselytize to, and indict, the whole world on matters of “human rights and governance”. This […]

[[{"value":"Zimbabwe is grappling with the second biggest outbreak of cholera in its history, with cases rapidly spreading across the country. It started on 12 February 2023 and to date, more than 600 people have died from cholera and over 35 00 infected. To avoid people from continuously falling sick and to save lives, Zimbabwe has to invest in its water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. Cholera is a potentially deadly […]

[[{"value":"The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, have once again been actively combatting crime. Between 22 and 28 April 2024, these units, along with various other municipal law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service (SAPS), arrested seven (7) individuals for various crimes. Of these, one (1) suspect was apprehended in the Overstrand municipal […]

[[{"value":"The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) calls on the public to use water wisely and sparingly as water levels drop in the Mpumalanga Province.  According to the latest DWS weekly state of reservoirs report of 29 April 2024, the Mpumalanga Province recorded a 0.7% drop from 98.2% to 97.5% on average water levels over the past week. In the Water Management Areas (WMAs), the Olifants WMA dropped from 87.2% […]

[[{"value":"Premier Alan Winde hosted a digicon today where he and the Western Cape Government’s Special Advisor on Energy, Alwie Lester, gave an update on numerous energy initiatives the provincial government, along with other stakeholders, is implementing to make the Western Cape the first province to beat load shedding. “We are making steady progress. This is thanks to the hard work and expertise of our Energy Council, which brings together all […]

[[{"value":"A thriving creative economy fuels innovation, jobs, and economic growth across Africa. Recognizing this potential, the African Union and Google Africa join forces to launch the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long campaign of the continent's rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit. In celebration of Africa Month,YouTube creators across Africa are invited to share short videos capturing their unique perspectives using the #DiscoverMyAfrica hashtag. The challenge encourages them to showcase various […]

[[{"value":"Kenyan authorities have not responded adequately to flash floods resulting from heavy rains, Human Rights Watch said today. The floods have left at least 170 people dead; displaced more than 200,000; destroyed property, infrastructure, and livelihoods across the country; and exacerbated socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Kenya’s government has a human rights obligation to prevent foreseeable harm from climate change and extreme weather events and to protect people when a disaster strikes. Extreme […]

[[{"value":"International Workers Day, 1 May, was observed at the premises of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers under the theme “Professional Competence Development Stimulant.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior government officials, PFDJ members, and invited guests. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers, highlighted Eritrea’s encouraging achievements in ensuring equal pay, gender equality in the workplace, and the provision of free educational and […]

[[{"value":"The South African Legislative Sector (SALS) will tomorrow hold its last quarterly Speakers' Forum meeting for the 6th term of Parliament at The Capital Menlyn Maine Hotel, Pretoria. Parliament and all nine provincial legislatures will present their 6th term Legacy Reports with important reflections on the work done during the term. The Forum will also discuss preparations for establishing the 7th Parliament and Provincial Legislatures and plan and align its […]