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Nigeria's unions, government agree new wage deal, averting strike
By: Reuters 19th July 2024 Nigeria's main labour unions agreed on a new minimum wage of 70 000 naira a month on Thursday after talks with the government, ending months of... →
Military spending in DRC and South Sudan rose fastest in the world: society ends up paying the price
18th July 2024 Global military expenditure is dominated by the United States and China, with 49% of total spending between them. According to the most recent... →
South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist
17th July 2024 There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment.... →
Recent weather disasters highlight importance of funding, initiatives to address climate crisis – Ramaphosa
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 16th July 2024 As South Africa hosts the Climate Resilience Symposium this week at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, in Pretoria, the country’s... →
One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again
By: Reuters 16th July 2024 At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter said, as police clashed with... →
SA: Dr. Dion George: Address by Minister Of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, on Budget Vote Speech (Vote 32) For Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Cape Town (15/07/2024)
16th July 2024 We deliver this budget vote statement mindful that we will be guided by the priorities of the Government of National Unity (GNU). →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, t the Climate Resilience Symposium 2024 CSIR International Convention Centre, Tshwane (15/07/2024)
16th July 2024 The storms that hit parts of the Western Cape over the past week have caused devastation to homes, communities, businesses and infrastructure. →
South Africa tells UK carbon border tax will deepen inequality
By: Bloomberg 16th July 2024 South Africa has told the UK that its plans to impose a carbon tax on imported goods will deepen global inequality and hamper Africa’s ability to... →
