UN Global Campaign for Road Safety launched in South Africa
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May 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
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In support of national and local authorities’ road safety initiatives, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt, in partnership with outdoor advertising company JCDecaux, on May 15, launched the UN Global Campaign for Road Safety under the hashtag #MakeASafetyStatement. The launch of the campaign in South Africa is part of UN efforts to raise public awareness of …
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Uganda: Next Media, Tree Adoption Uganda Root for Tackling Climate Change
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May 15, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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Nile Post Next Media and Tree Adoption Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating awareness about climate action through the massive tree planting initiative. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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Africa: WHO Director-General’s Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa – 14 May 2024
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May 15, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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WHO Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo, Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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Think tank says South Sudan faces an economic meltdown
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May 15, 2024
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Business
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International Crisis Group says South Sudan is on edge as the war in neighbouring Sudan disrupts its oil exports. Read More Africanews RSS
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Seifsa, unions commit to addressing access to housing for sector employees
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May 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
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The Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) negotiations have concluded with a 7% wage increase over the next year for entry-level workers in the metals and engineering industry and a 6% wage increase over the next year for skilled workers. Entry-level workers will receive a 6% wage increase during the subsequent two years until June 30, 2027, and skilled …
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Ramaphosa acknowledges fear over NHI but describes signing as ‘pivotal moment’
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May 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
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President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the fear that his signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law had generated in and address during a signing ceremony held at the Union Buildings on Wednesday. However, he described the NHI as an opportunity to break with the prevailing inequality in the health system and called on stakeholders to work with government …
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Africa: The Race to Fix Africa’s Poor Weather Forecasting
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May 15, 2024
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Environment & Climate
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DW Most of Africa’s 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. But on a continent often hit by extreme weather events, knowing the forecast could save lives. Read More AllAfrica News: Environment
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Persistent corruption concerns reflect letdowns during sixth administration – Corruption Watch
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May 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
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Nonprofit monitoring organisation Corruption Watch (CW) has confirmed in its latest report that there are significant concerns about the impact of corruption in the country, particularly a marked lack of confidence in the efficacy and ability of law enforcement agencies to tackle corruption. The report, titled ‘The impact of corruption: insights from a perceptions and experiences survey’ has been informed …
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Free State doctor planning to leave the country ‘because of NHI’
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May 15, 2024
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Health
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Many fear that the NHI will lead to a mass exodus of healthcare workers. Read More Health-e News
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Nedbank launches R10m Indalo Fund
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May 15, 2024
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Infrastructure
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Finance institution Nedbank on May 15 announced the launch of the R10-million Indalo Fund at the Indalo Inclusive Symposium at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria. The Indalo Fund is designed to change the way entrepreneurs are funded, creating a pipeline of viable businesses that will be ready to attract high-ticket investment, Nedbank points out. Read More …
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