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Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launched the South African Chapter of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030, led by his wife, Humile Mashatile. "We are concerned with HIV treatment gaps in children. Children living…
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Transnet, a ports and freight rail company, has received immediate financial support from the National Treasury in the form of a R47 billion guarantee facility. This support is intended to assist the company in its recovery plan and to…
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) came together to commemorate World AIDS Day 2023 and emphasized the need for a collaborative effort to eliminate HIV by 2030. The event, held under the theme "Let Communities Lead," was attended by global…
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The Minister of Finance has agreed with the Minister of Public Enterprises to provide Transnet with a guarantee facility of R47 billion to support its recovery plan and address its immediate debt obligations. Transnet is a crucial player…
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A recent report on HIV Prevention and Accountability, jointly developed by Frontline AIDS and community partners in Zimbabwe, has revealed that positive progress is being made in the country's efforts to prevent HIV. However, this progress…
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The 2024 Appropriation Bill of N27.5 trillion may be passed by the National Assembly (NASS) on December 19, 2023, based on strong indications. The bill was given a fast-tracked consideration at the Senate following its submission to the…
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Tyla, the talented South African artist, excitedly revealed her Grammy nomination while appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show. "I couldn't believe it! I was jumping and screaming. It's just crazy!" exclaimed the enthusiastic teenager about…
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The UN World Health Organization (WHO) stated that climate change and its effects, especially extreme weather and heatwaves, pose a "significant risk" to the battle against malaria. Releasing its 2023 World Malaria Report at the UN climate…
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Through examining over 180 peer-reviewed articles with research partner Richard Parncutt, I reviewed a recent body of work and found a prevailing scientific consensus addressing the 1,000-ton rule. This rule states that for every 1,000 tons…
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