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Saudi Corporation makes offer for shares in major South African Company and Economy takes Positive Turn

Saudi Corporation makes offer for shares in major South African Company and Economy takes Positive Turn

An offer of R120 per share in South Africa’s Barloworld Ltd. have been made by a unit of Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group. A group of companies that includes Falcon holding Ltd. – which Zahid wholly owns – and Entsha Ltd., an entity linked to Barloworld Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sewela has made the offer of […]

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Ramaphosa explains changes to Nigerian Passes but After Cabinet Reshuffle More Transparency needed

Ramaphosa explains changes to Nigerian Passes but After Cabinet Reshuffle More Transparency needed

The presidency has moved forward to clarify on the issue of changes to the Nigerian visa application process after backlash from locals. The public denunciation and anguish arose from a miscommunication meant that many believed Nigerian travellers would no longer be required to present passports to receive a visa. These allegations are clearly false but

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Namibia Elections Face Spoiler Votes amid win by First Female President

Namibia Elections Face Spoiler Votes amid win by First Female President

Namibia has possibly seen better times since independence. The former territory of South West Africa now known as Namibia has recently held parliamentary and Presidential elections which saw the elevation of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa of the incumbent South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) to the Presidency in Windhoek. She will be the country’s first female President.

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Wentworth man to do Charity Run from Johannesburg to Durban and Scottburgh Athletics Club participate in Hope Challenge

Wentworth man to do Charity Run from Johannesburg to Durban and Scottburgh Athletics Club participate in Hope Challenge

Taariq Stokes will be running from Johannesburg to Durban. The Wentworth resident will be covering 704 kilometres. He is raising funds for Awareness on Men’s mental health issues. In a few days, Taariq Stokes will be taking on a massive task. The Wentworth native will be running from Johannesburg to Durban – that’s 704km! Taariq

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As Ramaphosa Addresses the NCOP over Government Policy for this year He expresses concern over Surveillance bill

As Ramaphosa Addresses the NCOP over Government Policy for this year He expresses concern over Surveillance bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered another address this time to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) concerning the state of the country in terms of economics, politics, health and society. He of course spoke about the previous elections and service delivery. The president refers to the creation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) between the

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As Lebanese return to their homes following Ceasefire Israel sets sights on Syria

As Lebanese return to their homes following Ceasefire Israel sets sights on Syria

Lebanon has been given a reprieve since Israel agreed to a cease fire after bombarding the country’s southern parts. Now tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah headed back to their devastated towns and villages on Wednesday. Under the terms of the deal that brought the war to a

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