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Mpox is not the new Covid, says WHO official
By: Reuters 20th August 2024 A World Health Organization official stressed on Tuesday that mpox, regardless of whether it is the new or old strain, is not the new Covid, as... →
Minister Blade Nzimande on the passing away of Professor Muxe Nkondo
19th August 2024 The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande has expressed his shock and great sadness at the news of the passing... →
Water resilience guide for businesses launched in Cape Town
By: Rebecca Campbell 16th August 2024 Western Cape provincial trade, investment and tourism promotion agency Wesgro and nonprofit green economy solutions facilitation company GreenCape... →
Saudi firm plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt's new capital
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 A Saudi-controlled real estate firm says it plans to break ground early next year in Egypt's new capital on a $1-billion, 50-storey office tower... →
South Africa has a huge gap between the rich and poor - 4 urgent reasons to tackle inequality
14th August 2024 South Africa has exceptionally high levels of inequality. As someone who studies issues of inequality and sustainability, I have argued before that... →
basic Education Committee chairperson shocked by death of learners
14th August 2024 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with shock the death of several learners in Gauteng... →
African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
13th August 2024 Africa contributes only about 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with... →
South Africa's coal export line will need five years to refurbish
By: Bloomberg 13th August 2024 South Africa’s State-owned rail company needs $669-million and five years to upgrade equipment to revive performance of its main export coal line,... →