Damaged cables affects internet across South Africa
Towards the end of last week, four undersea telecommunications cables went offline, causing major internet disruptions across the continent. These cables include: the West Africa Cable System (WACS), Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT-3.
Madinah: Al-Faqir Well reopened with improvements
Also known as the Salman Al-Farsi Well, the Al-Faqir Well; in the Alya area of Madinah; has been reopened.
Israel turns back vehicles carrying aid supplies into Gaza
In a post on X last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General; Philippe Lazzarini; posted that the Israeli forces denied entry of vehicles carrying critical medical supplies into the Gaza Strip. A truck was turned away for containing scissors used for children’s medical kits.
State of disaster declared in Zambia
At the end of last week, Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema declared that the nation was in a state of state of disaster due to drought.
Google rolls out new maps feature for quick and convenient navigation
During February 2024, Google Maps introduced a new feature by the name ‘glanceable directions’.
Saudi Arabia offers new services ahead of busy Ramadaan period
In preparation for the month of Ramadaan, several additions, changes, and improvements have been made at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
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Naledi Pandor calls on government to take further action on Palestine/Israel war
In response to questions on Wednesday at the National Assembly, Naledi Pandor; International Relations Minister; stated that the government needs to consider further measures to protect affected Palestinians in Gaza.
New HIV prevention injection launched in South Africa
Launching out of its clinical trial, a new preventative is now available in the country in the form of an HIV prevention injection, accessible to a select number of South Africans. A single shot contains a long-acting formulation that will provide two months of protection against HIV infection per shot.
Two new universities on the horizon in South Africa
First announced in Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2020 State of the Nation Address, the Department of Higher Education and Training has presented development updates on the two new universities they plan to build.
KZN: New mobile Home Affairs services to benefit rural communities
This month, 33 mobile Home Affairs offices were completed to aid in the province’s efforts to expand services across rural areas.
Election date announced for May 29
On Tuesday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the election date for the 2024 general elections will be held on May 29, 2024. This year, the elections will coincide with the country’s 30 years of democracy.
Local development for renewable energy receives major boost
In an exciting new discovery, a research team from the University of Pretoria have discovered natural hydrogen gas in Hendrina, Mpumalanga. This comes after several months of research and testing across various parts of the province.
Health Minister: unemployed doctors to be placed by April
Following the recent crisis in which doctors have been left jobless and unions frustrated, Joe Phaahla – the Minister of Health – announced on Tuesday that there is hope for hundreds of unemployed doctors in the near future.
Second generator shipment from China expected to reach by the end of March
The first donation of 450 gasoline generators that South Africa received in November 2023 from China have since been allocated across four different sectors in the country.
Water supply solutions in northern Durban areas revealed
Following the water woes plaguing Phoenix, Verulam, and other surrounding areas since last month’s heavy rains and flooding, eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda is confident the city will meet the deadline next Thursday to restore their water supply.
Junior mining companies to receive cash injection
On Tuesday this week at the Mining Indaba, the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister; Gwede Mantashe; signed an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Council for Geoscience. The memorandum is expected to inject millions of rands worth of funding towards upscaling junior miner operations.