Mangaung: South Africa is taking the lead in global scientific collaboration as it assumes the G20 Presidency, with a strong focus on pandemic preparedness, emerging technologies, and sustainable development. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, opened the inaugural meeting of the G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG)
Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the Group of 20 (G20) members working together to overcome unprecedented challenges, including slow and uneven growth, rising debt burdens, persistent poverty and inequality, and the existential threat of climate change. “We are not moving quickly enough or boldly enough
Johannesburg: The seven Chinese nationals standing trial for human trafficking and child labour have been found guilty on 160 counts in the Gauteng South Division Court in Johannesburg. Judge David Mhango said it was common course that the accused were in charge of Beautiful City and managing its operations; that
Beitbridge: The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr. Michael Masiapato, has applauded the arrest of two immigration specialists at the Beitbridge port of entry by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks). The arrests on Monday evening followed an ongoing investigation linked to the case of immigration specialist
Cape Town: The friendship and collaboration between Japan and South Africa, as an essential factor in the advancement of peace, prosperity, and mutual understanding, have been reflected upon at Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s meeting with Japanese Ambassador to South Africa, Fumio Shimizu. The Deputy President received a courtesy visit from
Pretoria: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasized the significance of a global minimum tax in fortifying the tax base of developing countries and promoting a fairer global tax system. The Minister’s remarks came during a panel discussion on taxation, conducted on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central