Staff Writer

  The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with grave sadness the devastating road accident involving a private scholar transport vehicle, in which the lives of 13 school learners from the Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark areas, south of Johannesburg, were tragically lost. Ms Maimela said the tragedy is particularly painful given that schools have only been open for three days in the 2026 academic […]

  The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has outlined three major outcomes of his official mission to Abu Dhabi, following his participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026. Addressing members of the media at a post-mission press conference, the President identified strengthened pathways for water security, accelerated energy transformation, and enhanced digital connectivity as the principal deliverables of the visit. President Herminie explained that engagements held at […]

  Epiphany (Timket) was celebrated nationwide with vibrant and joyous festivities today, 19 January. In the capital, Asmara, the religious observance was attended by archbishops, bishops, members of the Holy Synod, heads of dioceses, representatives of monasteries, senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and a large number of the faithful. A prayer service, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, Monday, 19 January 2026, visit Nkomazi Local Municipality in the Mpumalanga Province to assess the extent of the  damage caused by the floods and the response of Government.  The President will commence the visit at Mjejana, Nkomazi Local Municipality, after 14h00.  The National Disaster Management Centre officially classified the inclement weather, which has respectively ravaged Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape […]

  President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of life in violence on the Cape Flats at the weekend and in a collision involving a scholar transport vehicle this morning, Monday, 19 January 2026. At least 26 people died in violence on the Cape Flats during a 24-hour period over the weekend while 11 learners died when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a […]

  When the United States completed its first sale of Venezuelan oil this week, the $500 million transaction reopened a geopolitical channel that had been largely dormant for years, signaling that energy pragmatism is once again shaping Washington’s approach to the Western Hemisphere. Carried out under a new U.S.–Venezuela arrangement that allows sanctioned crude to be marketed with proceeds held in U.S.-controlled accounts, the sale marks a tangible shift in […]

  Under the theme Infrastructure&Investment Driving Energy Growth, the fourth edition of the Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) returns to Tripoli this week on January 24-26. As the country’s flagship investment forum, LEES 2026 arrives at a critical juncture in Libya’s economic recovery, providing a dedicated platform to unlock the capital and technical expertise required to revitalize national infrastructure and accelerate production across the energy value chain. Organized by Energy Capital&Power […]

  Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, one of Sudan’s prominent financial institutions. The partnership marks an important milestone in Network International’s expansion in the country, reinforcing its commitment to driving modern, secure, and inclusive payment infrastructure across the region. Under the agreement, Network International will provide Saudi Sudanese Bank with a […]

  Canon EMEA (www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the appointment of Peter Saak as the new Chief of Integrated Printing&Services Group (IPSG, formally Digital Printing&Solutions). Peter brings strong leadership and extensive B2B customer knowledge having held several senior roles across Canon’s regional sales organisations including B2B Country Director for Canon Eurasia, Managing Director for Canon Central&Eastern Europe and Canon Austria. In his most recent role as Executive Vice President, Developing Regions Business Group, […]