COVID-19 pandemic I To mask or not to mask?: Prof. Sylvester Chima
Yesterday we discussed the rising calls for the mandatory wearing of masks to be dropped, in light of lower COVID-19 infections. If government goes the route of some other countries…
US and Venezuelan officials hold talks on easing Washington’s sanctions on the oil industry
US and Venezuelan officials have held talks to look at the possibility of easing Washington’s sanctions on the oil industry. The US is said to be looking for alternative countries…
Russian-Ukraine Conflict I US bans import of oil, gas and energy: Dr. Dale McKinley
US President Joe Biden has confirmed the country’s complete ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports. He says the move means the American people will deal another powerful blow…
Nigeria forbids its citizens from enlisting to fight in Ukraine: Ovigwe Eguegu
Nigeria has forbidden its citizens from enlisting to fight in Ukraine. This follows reports of alleged recruitment of volunteers in the country to fight on the side of Ukraine. The…
Access to water and sanitation continues to be a struggle at an informal settlement in Jan Kempdorp
Access to water and sanitation continues to be a struggle at an informal settlement in Jan Kempdorp, in the Northern Cape. Residents rely on six communal taps for water, and…
US, European allies are looking to step up punitive sanctions on Russia: Charlie Robertson
Reports say the US and European allies are looking to step up punitive sanctions on Russia as it forces step up shelling of Ukrainian cities. Washington has indicated that it’s…
Shoprite reports a rise of 25.5% in half-year earnings – CEO Pieter Engelbrecht shares more
Grocery retailer Shoprite reported a rise of 25.5% in half-year earnings, and said it expects selling price inflation to move higher during the second half of its financial year. The…
International Women’s Day I Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on women and children
The number of refugees mostly women and children continues to rise exponentially with the EU leadership warning the bloc could see the arrival of five million Ukrainians – what senior…
Dudula Movement | Uneasy calm restored
An uneasy calm has been restored in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, after some residents blocked roads with rubble and burning tyres. The residents were calling for a total shutdown of…
International Women’s Day Celebrations I United Nations
Today is International Women’s Day under the theme. "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow". Let’s take you now live to the United Nations in New York…. For more news,…