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ANC says DA's fight against Equity Law undermines South Africa's transformation goals

The ANC has condemned the DA’s court action against the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA), saying it is a direct assault on the foundation of South Africa's transformation journey. “A journey paved with the sacrifices of those who fought against …

G20 South Africa: ICOM advocacy for the culture-based climate action

The International Council of Museums advocates for the role of museums in preserving cultural heritage and shaping sustainable futures. In line with this commitment, ICOM is participating in the 2025 G20 Second Culture Working Group Meeting (CWG) on 5-6 …

ULTRA South Africa Marks 10 Years Of Shaping Sound And Community

As ULTRA South Africa celebrates more than a decade of defining the electronic music landscape, the festival continues to raise the bar—not just with its world-class production, but with a lineup that reflects the future of dance music: diverse, …

South Africa's private sector rebounds as sales and employment see positive uptick

South Africa's private sector has emerged from a difficult downturn, recording a slight uptick in sales that has reignited activity and employment. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released on Tuesday reported a rise to …

South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, experts warn

Health experts say South Africa’s hypertension crisis continues to worsen, despite increased awareness efforts. May marks World Hypertension Month and Measurement Month, a campaign that encourages individuals to have their blood pressure checked at free …

India Women vs South Africa Women Free Live Streaming Online, Women’s Tri-Nation Series 2025 5th ODI: How To Watch IND-W ...

India Women vs South Africa Women Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details: The India Women's National Cricket Team will be locking horns with the South Africa Women's National Cricket Team in the fifth match of the Women's Tri-Nation Series 2025 …

Trump tariffs, politics weigh on South Africa growth, BER warns

The Bureau For Economic Research lowered its growth forecast for South Africa to 1.5% for this year from a previous projection of 2%. Getty Images/Natanael Ginting Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that …

South Africa’s DA party challenges new racial equity law in court

The Hillbrow Tower, an iconic tower used to identify the Johannesburg skyline, is seen as the sun rises, in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 20, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's Democratic Alliance party …

G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on August 10-14

Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will hold its major 2025 Forum event from August 10-14 in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering will …

Popes have been European for hundreds of years. Is it time for one from Africa or Asia?

Catholicism did not begin as a “white” faith. Born on the eastern rim of the Mediterranean, it spread through the trading routes and legions of the Roman Empire into Africa, Asia and, only later, what we now call Europe. Three early bishops of Rome: Victor …

Airtel Africa partners with Spacex to revolutionize internet connectivity in Malawi and beyond

By Jones Gadama In a significant development aimed at bridging the digital divide in Africa, Airtel Africa has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers across the continent, …

"The danger of nostalgic politics - Ivo Vegter" - BizNews

The fight for land justice in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and across the Global South is not just a local struggle – it is a ...

In this article co-authored by Elizabeth Mpfou, Raj Patel and Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla for Al Jazeera in early April, they write about Zimbabwe’s land reform that challenged colonial injustices but triggered harsh Western sanctions that devastated its …

Africa's Top 250 Companies 2025: the full list

This year has seen a partial recovery in the value of Africa’s biggest companies – but market capitalisations are still a lot lower than they were a decade ago (see below for full list). The fluctuating value of African currencies is partly to blame, as is …

Foreign Aid Official Who Resisted DOGE Took Secret Payments After Steering Africa Money To Friend 

A foreign aid official who refused the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to his agency’s financial records may have had a reason to keep auditors out: he steered illicit contracts to a friend who sent him secret payments, according to a law …

Interview: AfDB presidential contenders to face off in landmark Africa CEO Forum debate

As the race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) heats up, all eyes are on the upcoming Africa CEO Forum, where the five leading contenders for the presidency will take the stage for a high-stakes debate. For the first time in the Forum’s 12-year …

FOCAC lights path to stronger Sino-African partnership

A Chinese knot installation with the logo of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation is seen near the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Sep 2, 2024. WANG ZHUANGFEI / CHINA DAILY The year 2025 will be remarkable for China- …

West Africa has world’s highest airfares - ECOWAS confirms

Air travel within West Africa is more expensive than anywhere else in the world, a trend that continues to hamper regional integration and economic development, according to a senior official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). …

“Flying Across West Africa Costs More Than Leaving It” — ECOWAS Decries Exorbitant Airfare

Mr. Sédiko Douka, ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation, made this known on Tuesday during the opening of the Sixth Legislature ECOWAS Parliament Delocalised Meeting of the Joint Committee on Infrastructure, Energy and Mines, …

Family-Owned Businesses Essential to American Dream, Most Trusted Businesses in the Economy, New Luntz Survey Shows

Communications Expert, Pollster Dr. Frank Luntz Surveys Voters on Family-owned Businesses, the American Dream, and Tax Fairness WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family-owned businesses are the most trusted …

Indiana’s On-Demand Pay Legislation Becomes Law

Becomes the Latest State To Create Meaningful Framework For On-Demand Pay Products, While Promoting Innovation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today DailyPay, a worktech company and a leading provider of On-Demand …

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Celebrates Historic 100-Year Milestone

Century-long commitment to protecting public welfare and regulating North Carolina’s construction industry reaches significant anniversary RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina Licensing Board for …

ActiVote Poll Reveals Stark Partisan Divide Over Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Survey Highlights Split on Whether Arrest Undermines Judicial Independence or Upholds Federal Immigration Law MA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ActiVote today released a new poll showing a sharp partisan divide over the arrest …

G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on August 10-14

Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will hold its major 2025 Forum event from August 10-14 in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering will …

Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Top Rankings, Radio-TV on Trump Fatigue, Tariff, Fentanyl, USPS Privatization, Jan 6 Pardons

Headlined by London Times Radio Interview; Opeds in Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Orlando Sentinel, West Virginia Gazette-Mail WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Radio-TV, Top Rankings on …

Bolt Printing Holds the Line on Richardson 112 Hat Pricing Amid Tariff-Driven Cost Surge

Bolt Printing holds pricing on in-stock Richardson 112 hats while responding to a $1 tariff-driven increase with transparency and customer support. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bolt Printing, a leading provider of …

Chuck Slavin Announces Exploration of 2025 SAG-AFTRA National Presidential Run

Industry Advocate Seeks to Connect with Fellow Members Nationwide LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chuck Slavin, a dedicated SAG-AFTRA member, union advocate, and entertainment community organizer, has …

European Integration Without Illusions: Brussels Expects Reforms from Ukraine, Not Slogans – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Another stage of the screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU law has been completed in Brussels – this time covering Chapter 20, “Enterprise and Industrial Policy.” This is one of …

New Forthcoming Documentary Announced from Creators of 'The Truth About Reading'

The Truth About Reading film opened people’s eyes—this forthcoming documentary is about what happens next. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction: A Crisis Exposed, A Solution Within Reach The John …

Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization Features

Short Flixx Introduces New Monetization Features Empowering Creators to Earn Through Tips and Premium Content MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization …

Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at Auctions as Global Demand and Precious Metal Prices Soar

Hard Asset Management Inc. highlights half-century growth in U.S. and world rare coins, driven by tangible asset demand and gold’s 39% surge SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at …

Omaha Earns First-Ever CityHealth Medal for Advancing Policies that Promote Community Health

Omaha, Nebraska, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMAHA – MAY 6, 2025 – Today, CityHealth, an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, awarded the City of Omaha its first overall bronze medal — recognizing the city’s leadership for …

Trump’s Second Term and the Middle East: A Conversation with Ambassador Jim Jeffrey

In this wide-ranging conversation, Ambassador James Jeffrey joins host Brian Katulis to unpack the Trump administration’s early moves in its second term and what they signal for US foreign policy in the Middle East. From navigating alliances to confronting …

Stake experts releases The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025: Conflicting Information, Conflicted Realities

Decision-makers' guide to Africa's information & geopolitical landscape 2025 COTONOU, BENIN, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stake experts published the second edition of The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025 on May 5, 2025, with the theme “ …

Further reforms needed in Kazakhstan to strengthen fair trial rights: ODIHR monitoring report

WARSAW, 6 May 2025 – In a report summarising its year-long monitoring of more than 400 court hearings related to the January 2022 protests in Kazakhstan, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) documented court practices that …

Award-Winning Author Sam Sammane Returns with ‘Republic of Mars,’ a Gripping Sci-Fi Novel About Life Beyond Earth

Launched May 4, 2025 on Amazon, the novel explores memory, identity, and control in a future Martian colony built on order—but haunted by forgetting. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when science fiction …

New Report: Beer Industry is a Cornerstone of Local Economies, Supporting more than 2.4 Million American Jobs Nationwide

WASHINGTON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) unveiled their biennial Beer Serves America report, underscoring the immense economic impact of the American brewing industry. The …

Albertans skeptical of promised auto insurance savings, want to keep right to sue

Ottawa, ON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a recent survey conducted by Nanos Research, only one in five Albertans believe it is likely auto insurance premiums will go down if the Government of Alberta implements a no-fault system that is …

Gordian Awarded Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract for Facility Assessments and Planning Services

Greenville, SC, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, announced today its award of a new Sourcewell contract, expanding Gordian’s offering to Sourcewell members to provide more …