Staff Writer

  The Sunday Times article “Splashing out, Dry Taps as Water Boards drown in excess”, published on Sunday, 7 September 2025, contains statements that represent a misleading picture of the seven water boards and the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) and their governance. The article stated that: “Senior members of the country’s troubled water boards are earning almost R50m a year in board fees, with some pocketing as much as R100,000 per […]

  As the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 inspire millions around the globe, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is urging organisers, governments, and partners to ensure the event leaves a lasting social legacy, not just world records. For more than 30 years, the Youth Charter has promoted the power of sport, arts, and culture to tackle inequality and provide young people with opportunities to thrive. Now, the organisation is calling for every World Championships to […]

  Visiting the Ituri province on Saturday, September 6, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, reaffirmed the United Nations' commitment to supporting efforts aimed at returning lasting peace to this region scarred by many years of armed violence. Upon his early morning arrival in Bunia, the provincial capital, Jean-Pierre Lacroix went to Fataki in the territory of Djugu. There, he met with local authorities, representatives of local communities, […]

  Ambassador Cillia Mangroo, formally presented her credentials as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Seychelles to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva to Ms. Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the UN Office in Geneva, during a ceremony held on Monday 8th September 2025. On this occasion, Ambassador Mangroo and Director-General Valovaya discussed a range of key issues aligned with Seychelles’ national priorities and the broader United Nations Agenda, including […]

  Egypt has adopted new initiatives to enhance the attractiveness of its mining sector to global investors and increase the industry’s contribution to GDP to 6% by 2030. As exploration, production, monetization and value addition of Egypt’s mineral resources accelerates, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will serve as a crucial platform to showcase lucrative opportunities within the mining value chain. AMW will host Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum […]

  International Literacy Day, 8 September, was observed at the national level under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era.” According to a statement released by the Ministry of Education, this year’s theme highlights how digitalization is transforming learning and emphasizes the need for new literacy skills to safely and effectively access, understand, and create digital content. The statement also pointed out the challenges and opportunities presented by digital […]

  The Anseba Region administration, in collaboration with the Research and Documentation Center, provided a 10-day training on documentation and archives to 64 employees of various institutions, including 45 women. The training covered document organization and inspection, preservation, evaluation, as well as digital document management, among other topics. Highlighting that the objective of the training was to enhance the proper care and handling of documents, Col. Kibrom Nirayo, head of […]

  Today, we celebrate African Union Day with pride and renewed commitment to our shared vision of a united, prosperous, and peaceful Africa. This day commemorates the Sirte Declaration of 9 September 1999, when African leaders agreed to establish the African Union. That historic decision laid the foundation for stronger continental unity, cooperation, and integration. African Union Day honors our collective journey, the resilience of our people, and the enduring […]

  Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa), the international nonprofit operating the world’s largest fleet of civilian hospital ships, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michelle White MB ChB, PhD, DCH, FRCA as its new Chief Executive Officer.   Dr. Michelle White is a long-standing member of the Mercy Ships family, first volunteering in 2005 and later serving five years on board the Africa Mercy® in leadership roles, including Deputy Chief […]