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South African Government

A joint large-scale inspection blitz by Department of Employment and Labour in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs and the South African Police Service (SAPS) last night (Tuesday) led to the closure of a clothing/textile factory, the...

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ZURICH and LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Roger Federer Foundation and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation have successfully completed their first joint outreach program in Zambia, bringing free vision care to thousands...

UN International Training and Research Center

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South African Government

Vaal Dam remains at full capacity A weekly hydrological report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) indicates that water levels in the Vaal Dam have shown a slight increase this week, maintaining storage well above full...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that water levels in the Vaal Dam have recorded a slight decline but remain above full supply capacity.

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Ottawa, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global CBD edibles market size stood at USD 13.63 billion in 2024 with projections indicating a rise from USD 15.10 billion in 2025 to reach nearly USD 38.01 billion by 2034, at a strong CAGR of 10.8%...

South African Government

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Thursday, 02 October 2025, lead a high-level delegation from the Authority to co-chair the Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border...

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New York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A call to join an action-driven global alliance focused on building a more inclusive future for people with autism around the world has been sounded by Qatar, alongside international partners,...

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New York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a High-Level...

Bank of England

By Paul Fisher and Glenn Hoggarthfootnote [1] This article is an output from the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS). The CCBS was established in 1990. It is a small division in the Bank that provides training and technical...

South African Government

Robben Island, once a notorious symbol of apartheid oppression, served as a prison for leaders of South Africa’s liberation movement, isolating them from the growing resistance across the country.

South African Government

World Rabies Day 2025: The time to act is now! As we approach World Rabies Day on 28 September, it is time to unite behind the 2025 theme: "Act Now: You, Me, Community," in the fight against one of the world’s most deadly zoonotic diseases that...

South African Government

Water and Sanitation on Vaal Dam and IVRS levels remain high as summer rainfall season approaches According to Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) weekly report on the status of dams.

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VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released a weekly report on the status of dams report this week that indicates the Vaal Dam has marginally decreased from last week’s 105.9% to 105.0%. The Department will ensure that the dam...

South African Government

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. Economic Growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the latest GDP figures, which show that the economy has grown 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025, an improvement from the 0.1% growth in the first quarter. 1.1.2....

South African Government

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to monitor water levels across the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of its ongoing flood preparedness and water resources management strategy ahead of the high flow season.

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease in its water levels, dropping from 107.0% last week to 106.7% this week.

South African Government

Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan.