South Africa to face review by UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination: South Africa’s record on tackling racial discrimination will face scrutiny by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on 9 and 10 August. South Africa is one of the 177 States that have ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and so is reviewed regularly by the Committee of 18 international independent experts. … [Read more...] about South Africa to face review by UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets
Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets: The growth of mobile phones and services across the African continent has instantly brought many Africans into the digital age and connected them to worldwide knowledge and services. Home to one of the world’s fastest growing middle classes, Africa has seen multiple opportunities emerge for both local and global retailers from this digital growth. “Currently, more than 60% of individuals in … [Read more...] about Advancements in Mobile Technology Further Connects Africa with Global Markets
PE in the news: South Africa: SA Sailors Head for Rio and ‘Going to Graceland’
South Africa: SA Sailors Head for Rio and 'Going to Graceland': It's beautiful. It's a beautiful collaboration of two different kinds of music,' added Hudson - hinting at his unlikely collaboration with Jim, who grew up in a Port Elizabeth township. The two teammates, and now good friends, have spent a lot of their ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. In troubled post-Mandela South Africa, a fight or flight dilemma for the 70,000 Jews: Surveys by polling company Ipsos show that for the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africa: SA Sailors Head for Rio and ‘Going to Graceland’
South Africa High Commissioner held an Investiture Ceremony
South Africa High Commissioner held an Investiture Ceremony: On Monday 25 July 2016, the High Commissioner to South Africa Dame Judith Macgregor held an Investiture Ceremony at her residence in Pretoria. During the ceremony Bronwen Jones, founder and director of Children of Fire International, was presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to young survivors of burn injuries in South Africa. Speaking at the occasion Dame Judith Macgregor said: It is in recognition of these … [Read more...] about South Africa High Commissioner held an Investiture Ceremony
Half of Team South Africa from Nelson Mandela Bay
Half of Team South Africa from Nelson Mandela Bay: Off to the RS Tera World Championships are these three sailors from Port Elizabeth: Sophie Hynch (Grade 11, St Dominics Priory), Luke Weddell (Grade 8, Grey Hgh School) and Tammy Bailes (Grade 8, Collegiate High School). Photo: Alan Straton A team of six youth sailors will represent South Africa at the RS Tera World Sailing Championships being sailed offshore out of Club de Vela Santona, Spain from 30 July to 5 August 2016. Three members of the … [Read more...] about Half of Team South Africa from Nelson Mandela Bay
UK’s new Minister for Africa – Tobias Ellwood
UK's new Minister for Africa - Tobias Ellwood: Speaking following his appointment, Mr Ellwood said: “I am incredibly honoured to be continuing as a UK Foreign Office Minister and very pleased to take on responsibility for our work in Africa. “The economic potential of Africa is vast with one third of all African economies expected to grow by 5 % or more this year. With our diplomatic network of 36 African posts, 19 British Council offices and 16 DFID offices, the UK remains … [Read more...] about UK’s new Minister for Africa – Tobias Ellwood
Johnny Bakker new Surfing South Africa prez – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Johnny Bakker new Surfing South Africa prez: "On behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Surfriders family, we would like to congratulate Johnny Bakker on being elected as the new President for Surfing South Africa. Johnny, your enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the sport of Surfing is really appreciated by the district in which you reside. Since you first joined EP Surfing in 2008 you have been a hard working, hands on, … [Read more...] about Johnny Bakker new Surfing South Africa prez – Featured Blog
Mthatha news: South Africa: PE to Get New Medical School
South Africa: PE to Get New Medical School: The momentous decision comes after years of the university's campaign for the establishment of a second medical school in the Eastern Cape Province, in addition to the existing Walter Sisulu University, in Mthatha. Making the announcement on Saturday ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. NMMU to open 10th medical school in SA: The other medical school is at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) in Mthatha. “For the city and region, and indeed the country, … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: PE to Get New Medical School
L’Oréal Accelerates Product Development for Sub-Saharan Africa Thanks to New Research & Innovation Center
L’Oréal Accelerates Product Development for Sub-Saharan Africa Thanks to New Research & Innovation Center: L’Oréal (www.LOreal.com) inaugurated today its new Research & Innovation Center to study African hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of sub-Saharan consumers. The Research & Innovation Center in South Africa is the Group’s 7th R&I hub globally. It hosts product development, evaluation and advanced research teams and will employ … [Read more...] about L’Oréal Accelerates Product Development for Sub-Saharan Africa Thanks to New Research & Innovation Center
Grahamstown in the news: Parrish Helps Wildlife In South Africa
Parrish Helps Wildlife In South Africa: Parrish also replaced a GPS collar on a matriarch elephant at the Amakhala Game Reserve. The data from the collar is being used by Grahamstown University graduate students for their thesis research. Parrish also made connections at the Isipho HIV/AIDS ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Hot and heavy in a hotel: “He lived a lot of his life in hotel rooms, he died in a hotel room, even some of his most famous plays are set in hotels: Sweet Bird of … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Parrish Helps Wildlife In South Africa
Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: DA Ready to Deliver Better Services in Uitenhage
South Africa: DA Ready to Deliver Better Services in Uitenhage: Today, I have once again seen the crumbling infrastructure and rapidly deteriorating service delivery in Uitenhage, KwaNobuhle and Despatch. The DA can win Nelson Mandela Bay at this year's local government election, because the time of broken ANC promises ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Le Mans 2016: Cool Runnings in the South of France: And there were mechanics, machinists, fabricators and other techies from Uitenhage, … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: DA Ready to Deliver Better Services in Uitenhage
United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa
United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa: U.S. Science Envoy Dr. Jane Lubchenco is visiting South Africa July 18-22 in support of President Barack Obama’s initiative to strengthen the United States’ science and education relationships overseas. Dr. Lubchenco is serving as the first U.S. Science Envoy for the Ocean. During her stay in South Africa, she will engage with university students, as well as leaders in government, academia and … [Read more...] about United States Science Envoy for the Ocean Makes Second Visit to South Africa
Standard Bank Leads in Africa with Digital Innovations
Standard Bank Leads in Africa with Digital Innovations: The newly released Standard Bank Global Banking App brings greater levels of banking convenience to customers in four additional African markets Standard Bank’s vision is clear: to become a digital leader in Africa ?Standard Bank (http://www.StandardBank.co.za) is on a committed journey of rapid digitization across the continent, offering its customers more convenient ways to interact with their personal banking … [Read more...] about Standard Bank Leads in Africa with Digital Innovations
Africa needs collaboration and support to tackle crime at sea
Africa needs collaboration and support to tackle crime at sea: Billions of dollars are lost yearly to illegal fishing, with West Africa being one of the worst-affected regions. Commander, US Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th/FlickrIllegal fishing and its associated criminal activity at sea is an intractable and major international problem. It involves high-profile white-collar crime syndicates that move vast amounts of illegal fish and seafood. But it also involves other crimes, like human and … [Read more...] about Africa needs collaboration and support to tackle crime at sea
Brexit impact on Africa
Brexit impact on Africa: The short-term implications of Brexit for African economies will be mainly noticeable through market volatility. However, according to Control Risks (www.ControlRisks.com) and NKC African Economics, the longer-term impacts on Africa from Brexit are speculative and depend as much on the attitude of future British governments as on the terms of exit. The longer term implications – both economic and geopolitical – hinge on what the terms of Britain leaving the … [Read more...] about Brexit impact on Africa
