# Nine conservation organisations from six Southern African countries have launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance to combat the sharp decline in vulture populations. The alliance includes BirdLife organisations in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, BirdWatch Zambia, Nature Tanzania and the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi. Conservationists say poisoning, habitat loss and power-line collisions […]
# The managing director of BBF Safety Group, Ndlela Mazibuko, says Africa’s mineral wealth presents significant opportunities for economic development, beneficiation, technology and innovation. Speaking to Mining Weekly at the Electra Mining Africa Expo in Johannesburg, Mazibuko says the continent’s population of 1.4-billion creates strong consumer demand. Mazibuko says mining companies are under pressure from […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag weerlê bewerings oor soldate op ‘n opleidingsending in Kuba wat verplig word om sogenaamde vrywillige bydraes te maak om behoeftige Kubane te help. News24 berig senior soldate is na bewering onder druk geplaas om meer as 15-duisend-rand elk te skenk en junior offisiere meer as drie-duisend-rand elk. Die Weermag sê […]
# Industry players at the Electra Mining Expo held in Johannesburg have revealed that South Africa’s mining industry could miss out on the growing critical minerals boom due to skills shortages. The global shift towards electrification and clean energy is driving demand for minerals such as copper. Experts say urgent action is needed to address […]
# The National Union of Mineworkers pledged solidarity with the United Steelworkers strike at Sibanye-Stillwater operations in the United States and Canada. NUM’s Mpho Phakedi says 420 workers downed tools on 3 September at the Nye Mine and Columbus Metallurgical Complex after wage talks deadlocked. NUM accuses the company of pushing deep concessions that would […]
# The Presidency is inviting South Africans to nominate people who have made exceptional contributions to their communities or the nation for National Orders. The awards are the country’s highest honours, recognising excellence in areas including science, culture, sport, community service and bravery. Chancellor of National Orders Phindile Baleni is urging citizens from all backgrounds […]
# Australië se eerste minister, Anthony Albanese, sê sy regering hou tegnologiereuse soos Meta, TikTok, Alphabet, X en Reddit aanspreeklik en gee burgers groter beheer oor hul inhoudstrome. Australië het konsepwetgewing bekend gestel wat gebruikers van sosiale media groter beheer oor algoritmiese inhoudstrome sal gee, insluitend die keuse om persoonlike aanbevelings af te skakel. Albanese […]
# Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese says his government is holding tech giants, including Meta, TikTok, Alphabet, X, and Reddit, to account, and giving citizens more power over their feeds. Australia has unveiled draft laws that would give social media users greater control over algorithmic feeds, including the option to switch off personalised recommendations. Albanese […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has secured its first-ever clean audit, crediting stronger financial controls and improved accountability. The Departmental spokesperson Steve Bhengu says the achievement followed reforms introduced by MEC Martin Meyer and is expected to strengthen investor confidence and position the department as a trusted partner to the private […]
