Gates Foundation Report Says Demographic Trends Threaten Global ...
Bill and Melinda Gates say investing in young people could unlock productivity and innovation SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched its second annual Goalkeepers Data Report, pointing to demographic trends that could
Premier David Makhura launches Rama City housing project
Premier launches R10 bn Rama City housing project On Thursday morning, hundreds of residents of Rama City braved the rainy, dusty weather to hear about the radical housing development coming to their area which government aimed at addressing the housing
First Lady on official US visit
First Lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe, the spouse of President Cyril Ramaphosa, will from today kick off her official visit to the United States, where she will undertake various public engagements. The visit comes ahead of President Ramaphosa leading a South
UN: S. Sudan Doing Little to Stop Rape, Sexual Violence
U.N. investigators have accused South Sudan’s government of failing to address an epidemic of sexual violence and rape. The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan reports few cases are ever investigated or prosecuted. The three-member Commission submitted its findings
SOUTH AFRICA’S CABINET ADOPTS ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
PRETORIA– The South African cabinet has adopted an economic stimulus package to spark economic activity and boost the country’s growth. President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined to South Africa’s business and labour leaders the economic stimulus package during a consultative meeting here
SOUTH AFRICA ON ALERT FOR POSSIBLE CHOLERA OUTBREAK
PRETORIA– South Africa is on the alert for a possible cholera outbreak, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, who adds that he is worried about the outbreak in neighbouring Zimbabwe, where it has killed 30 people and infected 4,000 more. Zimbabwe
South Africa’s Top Court Legalizes Personal, Private Use of ...
South Africa’s top court has legalized the use of cannabis for private, personal use. Court Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of the Constitutional Court announced the unanimous judgement Tuesday, siding with an earlier opinion by a lower court that decriminalized
School Attacks in Cameroon Prompt Parents to Withdraw Students
Thousands of parents are withdrawing their children from schools in the English-speaking regions of Cameroon after armed men attacked and wounded dozens of people in their institutions. Separatists fighting for the Independence of the English-speaking regions of Cameroon had warned
Government activities for the week 17 to 23 Sept
Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 17 – 23 September 2018. The activities, which are aligned to the National Development Plan and outlined in the Medium Term Strategic Framework 2014-2019, are undertaken to build a better South
Water trucks to bring relief in Amathole Municipality
The Department of Water and Sanitation has handed over 10 water trucks to Amathole District Municipality (ADM), as part of the department’s interventions to mitigate the current drought affecting communities around the district. This follows the department’s allocation of R30
