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This week, the Deputy Prime Minister with responsibility for the environment and sustainable development must explain himself to the National Assembly. Ève Bazaïba must not only present the current knowledge about the origin and extent of the pollution, but also the measures that the government is implementing and planning. as…

In the eastern part of the country, nine mining companies, six of them Chinese, have been temporarily shut down by the provincial authorities. Gold mining. Especially in Mwengaquis' territory was the stage for tensions between local communities and foreign operators who were active in the exploitation of gold. as reported from…

The BRICS countries decided this week to merge a little more in the space sector. They signed an agreement to share data from their Earth observation satellites. Very useful data in various sectors, such as management of natural disasters, water resources or even agriculture. Good news for South Africa, which is trying to strengthen its space strategy.…

The WHO is trying to ease the controversy over Covid-19 vaccines being exported from South Africa to Europe, a case revealed by the "New York Times". As the continent lags behind in vaccination and deliveries planned under the Covax initiative are slow, the New York Times revealed this week that millions of doses of the Johnson…

In South Africa, the government wants to speed up vaccination against Covid-19. It is preparing to open its vaccination centers for over 18-year-olds. Currently, only 7.2% of the population in this country is vaccinated, which is among the most affected in Africa by the pandemic. And although 72% say they "accept" the vaccine, according to a University of Johannesburg study, some are reluctant.…

In South Africa, organizations fighting for fair access to vaccines against revelations are rising in a New York Times article describing how at least 32 million doses of Johnson & Johnson packaged on site at the local Aspen plant have been exported to Europe. as reported from Johannesburg, Claire BargelèsJohnson &…

South Africa celebrates 150th anniversary of Charlotte Maxeke's birth. Born 1871 and died 1939. She is sometimes considered "the mother of black freedom". This woman fought to defend minorities in the early 20th century. She was one of the founding members of the current presidential party, the ANC, at a congress in 1912. While the struggle against apartheid between 1949 and 1994 dominated the national…

Graphic novelist Loyizo Mkize is well known in her native South Africa. But last month, he broke the boundaries of his popularity by signing a contract with the giant American comic book publisher DC Comics. Mkize…

In addition to the bronze medal won by Ivorian Ruth Gbagbi in taekwondo, Tuesday was marked by the performance of Bianca Buitendag, who eliminated Australian Stephanie Gilmore, seven-time world champion in surfing. In swimming, South African Tatjana Schoenmaker aims for gold. SWIMMINGAfter setting a new Olympic series record on Sunday in the 100 m breaststroke…

Since Thursday, July 22, the computer system of the state-owned company Transnet, which manages all ports in South Africa, has been inaccessible, as has its official website. as reported from Johannesburg, Romain SongThe company Transnet and the South African government have so far neither indicated any leads to the origin of…