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eThekwini Region becomes first SA major Metro to generate Renewable Energy

The Municipality of eThekwini in Durban has become the first metro in the country to receive official approval to generate its own electricity from sources of renewable energy. The goal of this programme aims to generate 400 MW of gas and solar power to boost savings, jobs and sustainability. Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa […]

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Jordan King in Neom and also gives phone call to PA President Mahmoud Abbas

Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman (MBS) met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in the futuristic metropolis of Neom, Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea coast. The Jordanian monarch and the Saudi de facto ruler and heir to the throne held a private meeting on the unfolding events in the Middle East’s vicinity. Amongst

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In order to Brace itself from Tariffs, South Africa must integrate with BRICS and the African Union

South Africa must be wary of United States President Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on BRICS Plus bloc member states. South Africa, two weeks on since the imposition of tariffs, has to brace itself for the fact that the Trump administration’s move to impose a further 25% tariff on India this week is just

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National Dialogue Goes Ahead Despite the withdrawal of major Foundations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his confirmation that the National Dialogue will commence and is scheduled to take place on Friday 15th of August. This comes despite disputes and the withdrawal of several legacy foundations from its preparatory task team. Speaking in Vereeniging, the president stated that the funds had been released, a venue secured,

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Trump Goes through with imposing Tariffs Ramaphosa Takes Business Elsewhere

A week has passed since United States president Donald Trump has imposed his tariff on over ninety countries. South Africa was included. President Cyril Ramaphosa – nicknamed Squirrel by his critics – has vowed to charter a path of resilience for South Africa’s economy and businesses. President Ramaphosa stressed that this remained imperative in the

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Trump’s Deadline on Tariffs has arrived Export Businesses and Jobs Are at Risk

South Africa finds itself in a right unusual muddle. On the First of August, today at writing United States President Donald Trump will impose his deadline on tariffs for countries Washington has traded with, including South Africa. Trump appears unwilling to lower or even fully withdraw the imposition of taxes on exported goods. The high

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Gaza is in Ruins but Recognition of Palestine State hood is on the Cards

The United Nations (UN) in New York has to commence again to discuss the often bloody and complex business of legal diplomacy and international politics. Foreign Ministers met at the UN headquarters to restart the political momentum towards ending the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres addressed the conference co-chaired by Foreign Ministers Jean-Noël

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Obstacles Arise on South Africa’s Fourth Industrial Revolution Path

Every path to change in history is fresh with hurdles and obstacles. South Africa’s path to adapt its technology to the ways of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is no different. Establishing a way for young people in the country to attain the knowledge and know-how of the 4IR is one such hurdle. The obstacle

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Two SA Semifinals Swimmers Hope for Gold in Singapore World Championships

Accomplishments in Swimming are forged in championships. When South African athletes Rebecca Meder and Erin Gallagher both made it through to the semifinals of their first event on the opening day of the swimming programme at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Sunday. Meder obtained her place in the 200m individual medley semifinals with

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