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Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger

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Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger: Facebook (www.Facebook.com) is challenging developers across the Middle East and Africa to create innovative bots in the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. This aligns with Facebook’s commitment to promote innovation in the Middle East and Africa by providing developers and start-ups with the tools they need to build, grow, monetize, and measure products and services. … [Read more...] about Facebook challenges developers in the Middle East and Africa to create the smartest Bots for Messenger

South Africa – European Union Trade Talks

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South Africa - European Union Trade Talks: The Minister of Trade and Industry (Dr Rob Davies) and the; Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Mr Senzeni Zokwana) met today with the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) in South Africa (Dr. Marcus Cornaro) to discuss bilateral trade relations between SA and the EU. The meeting took place in the context of the entry into force of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and the Southern African Development … [Read more...] about South Africa – European Union Trade Talks

PE in the news: Jayasuriya promises South Africa taste of their own medicine

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Jayasuriya promises South Africa taste of their own medicine: "In ODIs, you generally get wickets that are good for batting. Port Elizabeth, for example, is the slowest wicket in South Africa, but this time I found they had left lot of grass," Jayasuriya added. "We were exposed to tougher realities. This is going to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Weird, wonderful and wacky Valentine’s traditions around the world: Check out our SA Insider Guide and see what you can get up to in … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Jayasuriya promises South Africa taste of their own medicine

Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on

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Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on: A policy dialogue at the 2017 Mining Indaba heard strong endorsements from public and private sector speakers for the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) Private Sector Compact. The AMV Compact was launched at last year’s Mining Indaba, where it won early support from the Mining Industry Association of Southern Africa (MIASA). The Compact is designed to close existing gaps between mining communities, the private sector and … [Read more...] about Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on

Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification – Davies

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Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification - Davies: The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies says that the current economic climate has forced South Africa and majority African countries that are commodity dependent to refocus their attention on the urgency of economic diversification, revitalisation of manufacturing and innovation. Davies was speaking during the ‘Investment Dialogue’ session that formed part of Investing in African … [Read more...] about Africa Needs to Refocus Its Attention on the Urgency of Economic Diversification – Davies

The Performing Arts network of Southern Africa is running a script writing workshop in Port Elizabeth

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The Performing Arts network of Southern Africa is running a script writing workshop in Port Elizabeth: PORT ELIZABETH SCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOPS The Performing Arts network of Southern Africa (PANSA) is running a script writing workshop in Port Elizabeth on the weekend of 4 and 5 February 2017. While this is partly to help aspirant scriptwriters polish their plays for the 2017 Reading of New Writing Festival, a nationwide scriptwriting competition, the workshop is also open to anybody interesting … [Read more...] about The Performing Arts network of Southern Africa is running a script writing workshop in Port Elizabeth

Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa

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Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa: Cuba´s vice President of the Council of State, Salvador Valdés Mesa will pay an official visit to South Africa from January 31 to February 2, 2017, within the mutual aim of consolidating the political and economic links between the two countries. He will meet with Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, and review with South African officials the state of the bilateral cooperation and the conditions to … [Read more...] about Cuba´s Vice President of the Council of State Salvador Valdés Mesa visits South Africa

South Africa and Thailand to Sign MoU on Investment

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South Africa and Thailand to Sign MoU on Investment: South Africa’s national investment promotion agency, Investment South Africa (ISA) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Board of Investment Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday, 31 January 2017. According to the Acting Head of ISA, Mr Yunus Hoosen, the purpose of the MoU is to advance the economic agenda between South Africa and Thailand.  “One of Invest SA’s objectives is to identify … [Read more...] about South Africa and Thailand to Sign MoU on Investment

PE in the news: Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa

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Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa: Port Elizabeth - A 22-year-old Zimbabwean man studying in Port Elizabeth was swept out to sea in rip currents on Sunday afternoon, NSRI spokesperson Chris Lambinon said. According to News24.com, when the man disappeared under the water at the beach ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jeff talks awards ahead of the first ever ‘Oscars” for SA politicians: Jeff got the low down from Ngavu’s assistant organiser Veronica Modieleng. Take a … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Zimbabwean student swept out to sea in South Africa

PE in the news: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI, preview: Proteas look to bounce back after T20I series defeat

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South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI, preview: Proteas look to bounce back after T20I series defeat: Sri Lanka will be high on confidence in the first One-Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Port Elizabeth, after winning the T20 International (T20I) series 2-1. Sri Lanka had a disappointing Test series and they have done incredibly well to ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Live Blog: South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Port Elizabeth: Catch all the live cricket score updates, … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africa vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI, preview: Proteas look to bounce back after T20I series defeat

Mthatha news: South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo

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South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo: All these colleges admitted to having students with outstanding certificates. Zigqibo Kahla, marketing manager at King Sabata Dalindyebo College in Mthatha, said there were no major disruptions at the institution's campuses. The backlog of certificates was ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Letter: Must take care of indigent: Migration patterns suggest that while a number of people leave the Eastern Cape in search of economic … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo

Mthatha news: South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo

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South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo: All these colleges admitted to having students with outstanding certificates. Zigqibo Kahla, marketing manager at King Sabata Dalindyebo College in Mthatha, said there were no major disruptions at the institution's campuses. The backlog of certificates was ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Letter: Must take care of indigent: Migration patterns suggest that while a number of people leave the Eastern Cape in search of economic … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Certificate Backlog Leaves Thousands in Limbo

Non-executive directors in Africa expected to become specialised professionals in the foreseeable future: PwC NEDs report

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Non-executive directors in Africa expected to become specialised professionals in the foreseeable future: PwC NEDs report: Africa’s boards remain under significant pressure to continually transform and to ensure that they have the right expertise, experience and diversity to be an effective board in today’s rapidly-changing business environment. Gerald Seegers, Head of People and Organisation for PwC Africa, says: “Within the foreseeable future the makeup of the board will … [Read more...] about Non-executive directors in Africa expected to become specialised professionals in the foreseeable future: PwC NEDs report

Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report

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Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report: A moderate economic growth recovery is projected in Africa for 2017-18, even as the global economy continues to be trapped in a prolonged period of slow growth, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017 Report released today. The report shows that world gross product grew by just 2.2 per cent in 2016, marking its slowest pace of expansion … [Read more...] about Africa expected to see moderate growth recovery in 2017 and 2018 amid challenging global environment: UN report