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Tourism indicators in Gabés show improvement

Gabés: Some 16,146 tourists visited Gabés in the period running from January 1 to June 20, Tourism Commissioner Béchir Kdiri told TAP.

The number of bednights trended upwards (+19.3%) compared to the same period last year. The hotel occupancy rate fo…

Saluting former Minister Naledi Pandor

Praises from around the world are rolling in for Dr Naledi Pandor as she steps down from her government position after serving as a Member of Parliament (MP) since 1994.

Pandor is one of the Ministers who is not returning to Parliament to serve in th…

Human rights organisation welcomes Women Ministry appointments

An organisation promoting the human rights and empowerment of women and girls has commended the appointment of new Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga and Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike to the portfolio.

P…

Pontederia crassipes: Pretty for some, a nightmare for others

Pontederia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, might be admired for its striking purple flowers, but it is also one of the most aggressive and problematic invasive plants globally. Originating from the Amazon basin, the species was first reco…

SA continues work to exit grey list

National Treasury says that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding Action Items to exit grey listing, it remains a tough challenge to address all 14 of the remaining Action Items by February 2025.

This assertion comes after th…