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Sink or swim: Africa’s crucial maritime milestones in 2025
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th January 2025 Progress has been slow during the AU’s Decade of African Seas and Oceans. Five urgent steps can correct the course. This year marks the end of the... →
Peacekeeping armies: what are they, why do African states build them and what impact do they have?
16th January 2025 Since 1948, more than two million uniformed peacekeepers have served in over 70 United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. They have come from... →
Despite rising conflict, Africa’s peace parks can promote development
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th January 2025 Inclusive conservation in both stable and conflict regions should be considered in economic and development planning. Protecting Africa’s wildlife... →
SA: Dr Mafu Rakometsi: Address by Umalusi CEO, pronouncement of 2024 end of year national examination results, Johannesburg (13/01/2025)
15th January 2025 Let me start by offering Umalusi’s deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late Professors Sibusiso Bengu and Chabani... →
SA: Siviwe Gwarube: Address by Basic Education Minister, at the Release of the 2024 National Senior Certificate Results Mosaic Church, Johannesburg (13/01/2025)
15th January 2025 As we are on the eve of the 31st anniversary of South Africa’s democratic transition in 1994, we must ask ourselves whether we are giving... →
The communities we leave behind: Charting a sustainable legacy for mining in South Africa
15th January 2025 The 2025 Mining Indaba theme, "Futureproofing African mining, today," compels us to reflect on the legacies mining companies create and the... →
Politicians praise historic matric pass rate 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th January 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 on multiple “unprecedented achievements,” that he said bear testimony to learners’... →
Matric results: Concerns over high absenteeism rate, persistent copying in KZN, Mpumalanga
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th January 2025 Education standards quality assurance council Umalusi is pleased that while there were no detected cases of paper leakages, or other irregularities... →
