Image source: Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels According to the National Prosecuting Authority, Magagula pleaded guilty to seven counts of corruption and two of fraud. She was subsequently convicted in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court under Section 17(1) of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act 12 of 2004. “The offences stem from contracts…
Source: Reuters. It was sad to hear of Tito Mboweni’s unexpected passing over the weekend, and condolences go to his family. Mboweni was a formidable leader, with deep economic insights that greatly shaped SA’s post-apartheid policies and structures, such as the Sarb, labour law and Nedlac. His roles over the years ranged from Labour Minister…
Source: Pexels But it’s critical that mental health treatment outcomes be measurable – to ensure that they drive positive improvements in patients’ quality of life, when they need it most. It is encouraging that mental health conditions are losing the stigma they once had due to increased education and awareness. Additionally, people living with mental…
Under the new rules, all registered professionals, including engineers, technologists, and technicians, must accumulate a minimum of 25 CPD credits over a five-year cycle to renew their registration. These credits must be spread across at least two of three CPD activity categories, and professionals must earn at least five credits from validated educational or developmental…
The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, told media at Africa Oil Week 2024 last week that “we have approved that the bill to establish [the SANPC] legally is now going to go to parliament”….
The inaugural Guruve Monthly SMEs Networking Breakfast is scheduled for 1 November 2024 at View point Guest Lodge In a groundbreaking initiative, Guruve Rural District Council (RDC) has made a decisive move to foster local economic development by formalizing and supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within its jurisdiction. This bold action follows a council…
“But to deliver on the promise of sustainable development agenda and change the trajectory of climate change by 2030, markets alone cannot do it.” WHILE Africa possesses significant renewable energy potential, there is need for more action from the continent’s leaders and partners to harness clean power for development, growth and potential, a renewable energy…
Ogilvy is thrilled to celebrate two remarkable achievements at this year’s Loerie Awards. Kabelo Moshapalo, chief creative officer, assumes the role of chairperson at the Loeries, while Bridget Harpur, head of marketing for Volkswagen South Africa, receives the prestigious Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award.
Post the Loeries Afterparty celebrating the region’s creativity, emotion and advertising remains close to our hearts and in our minds.
“It has been a privilege to learn from each other and to contribute to our collective efforts,” he stated and thanked the delegates for their friendship and collaboration. NAMIBIA’s Speaker of Parliament Peter Katjavivi who is heading the Namibian delegation to the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, has expressed satisfaction on progress towards the transformation…
