Giorno: 27 Maggio 2022

Centering pan-African philanthropies amid the shifting global socio-political and economic order

Read More There is no question that we are living in unprecedented times. The past three years, marked by the onset of Covid-19, were an era on their own. While a global challenge, the notion of the pandemic as the “great equaliser” was a complete myth; indeed, it reinforced and deepened the existing systemic structures […]

Government still ‘debating’ extension of fuel price relief measures

Read More Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has said the government is still debating the extension of fuel price relief measures. This comes as South Africans brace for steep fuel hikes next week, as per data from the Central Energy Fund, that could see record prices of R25 a litre.   During a post-cabinet media […]

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Russian attack kills nine civilians in Kharkiv; Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of ‘genocide’ in Donbas – live

Read More From 1h ago Russian ground forces are continuing their attempt to surround Sievierodonetsk and Lyschansk, having recently captured several villages north-west of Popasna, the UK ministry of defence has said in its latest report. Russia is pressuring the Sievierodonetsk pocket although Ukraine retains control of multiple defended sectors, denying Russia full control of […]

Sabotage and corruption at Eskom’s worst power plant goes unpunished

Read More Corruption: The Tutuka power station in Standerton, Mpumalanga, is Eskom’s worst-performing plant. Photo: Deon Raath/Rapport/Gallo Procurement corruption and blatant sabotage at Eskom’s worst-performing power plant, Tutuka in Mpumalanga, has gone “unpunished” by the state-owned entity’s management, despite there being a forensic report detailing the graft and destruction.  Related stories WELCOME TO YOUR […]

V&A to host exhibition on Coco Chanel’s career and designs

Read More The V&A is to host the first ever exhibition in a major UK museum on the work of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, covering the career of the French designer from the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the showing of her final collection in 1971. The London museum’s exhibition, […]

But is it art, Ma’am? Robot’s platinum jubilee Queen portrait unveiled

Read More At first glance, the Queen could be wearing a tin hat with camouflage netting set against a thunderous sky. A commentary on the inevitable conflicts and turbulence that took place during her 70-year reign, perhaps. Or a thoughtful juxtaposition of stability and instability. But no, it seems that Ai-Da, the robot artist who […]

‘These are innocent babies’: grief, loss and love as Uvalde struggles under a heavy cloud

Read More The grief is visible on almost every corner in Uvalde, Texas: in the faces of the school-aged kids who are no longer in the classroom and the mournful messages written on the backs of vehicles: “Annabell Rodriguez, daddy missing u”. Three days after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb […]

McConnell encourages Cornyn to talk with Democrats to find common ground on gun laws

Post Content NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., encouraged Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, to start conversations with Democratic senators regarding gun laws to see if any common ground can be found between the two sides. McConnell encouraged Cornyn to have conversations with Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and […]

Japan to Allow Entry of Tour Groups From 98 Countries and Regions, Including United States

Read More Japan will ease border control measures and resume accepting foreign tourists from 98 countries and regions on June 10, but only for package tours, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. The government will ease border control measures for countries classified as having the lowest risk of COVID-19, including the United States, Australia, the […]

Countering Beijing: New Australian Government Pledges Pacific Climate Investment

Read More Minister says Australia will source 82 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030 Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has spruiked a “new era” of engagement with the Pacific in a speech to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji. Wong, fresh from a trip to Tokyo for the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, […]