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The much anticipated public hearings on South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice over its actions in Gaza will be heard at The Hague on Thursday morning. The Israeli Defence Forces have killed more than 23 000 Palestinians in retaliation to the October 7 surprise attack in which Hamas killed 1 139 Israelis and took over 200 hostages. To follow the matter live simply click here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k11gf661b3 

EIB Global reveals a $30 million commitment to Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs across Africa. The fund will invest in companies developing and implementing  digital technologies, in particular those addressing basic needs such as education, healthcare and utilities,  or enhancing goods, services and value-chain efficiency.  “Encouraging and promoting innovation and digitalisation is crucial to developing strong and sustainable  economies,” said EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle. “African entrepreneurs hold the key to the  continent’s future, creating jobs, reducing inequality and improving quality of life. The EIB, as part of Team  Europe, is committed to…

The last century saw few changes to trucks; their appearances were unchanged, and they were all powered by internal combustion engines fuelled by diesel. However, this century has witnessed impressive change! The transport industry is enjoying one innovation following the next; anything and everything from electric trucks to those with fuel cells and even those without drivers. But which of these innovations can you expect to see on South African roads in 2024? Electric trucks While South Africa is trailing some other markets when it comes to the rollout of electric commercial vehicles – China, for instance, saw an impressive…

The Eskom Board today announced the appointment of the Board of Directors of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA). The appointment of the NTCSA Board constitutes one of the most important pillars of Eskom’s legal separation into three entities, namely Generation, Distribution and Transmission which is the key aspect of Eskom’s Turnaround Plan envisaged in the Department of Public Enterprises’ “Roadmap for Eskom in a reformed electricity supply industry.” Transmission is first of the Eskom’s three divisions to achieve legal separation, with the NTCSA already registered and received approval for the requisite licenses from the National Energy Regulator…

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) on Thursday called for the resignation of Higher Education and Training Minister Dr. Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa, chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board. “If they don’t resign, we call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire them immediately,” Rudie Heyneke, OUTA Investigations Manager, declared in a lengthy statement posted on “X”, formerly known as Twitter. Watch video below of Nzimande responding to OUTA: Also read: OUTA Calls For Minister Blade Nzimande To Resign Over NSFAS Bribe Allegations The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) on Thursday called for the resignation of…

Ralph Mupita of MTN, Sim Tshabalala of Standard Bank, and the renowned DJ Black Coffee are among the distinguished individuals recognised in the 2023 edition of New African magazine’s annual compilation of the 100 Most Influential Africans. This curated list applauds the noteworthy accomplishments and positive contributions of Africans hailing from diverse fields and sectors, acknowledging their impact both on the continent and globally. Comprising an eclectic mix of exceptional men and women, the list showcases individuals who have exhibited excellence, innovation, leadership, resilience, and vision in their respective domains. Encompassing politicians, entrepreneurs, industrialists, environmentalists, creatives, scientists, educators, sports personalities,…

Software development and digital solutions company Mpilo Technologies today announced the appointment of Alok Goswami as the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Goswami joins Mpilo Technologies with over 22 years of experience, boasting a diverse background across an impressive spectrum of IT-focused functions. His proficiency in best practice-based IT Governance, Strategy, Business Transformation, and Business Process Re-Engineering has consistently propelled organizations toward greater efficiency and profitability. Notably, Goswami has been an internationally recognised figure in fostering innovation and excellence, spearheading improvements across Project Management, Development, Operations, and Service Delivery functions for various organisations across multiple countries. Goswami’s educational background, including an…

SuperSport is reportedly not expected to air the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) set to commence in Ivory Coast on January 13, according to TimesLive. The newspaper said a circulating statement, seemingly from SuperSport and bearing the MultiChoice letterhead, has been extensively shared on social media, indicating that the pay channel has no plans to broadcast the tournament. The statement, if it is real, may have been leaked before the channel could release it. “SuperSport will not broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 scheduled for January 13 to February 11 2024 because the channel has not secured the rights to…

Megan Fox has been named to have the most iconic engagement ring, with 17,000 searches per month worldwide for her Ring  Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is second on the list, with an average of 12,000 monthly global searches.    Kate Middleton, Kourtney Kardashian and Blake Lively also own some of the most searched-for engagement rings.    A new study has revealed that Megan Fox has the most iconic engagement ring, with worldwide interest in her ring surpassing 17,000 searches per month on average.    The study conducted by customised jewellery experts at Glamira unveiled the most popular and iconic celebrity engagement rings…

Xiaomi, the renowned Chinese smartphone company, has unveiled its inaugural electric vehicle, a sleek sedan named the SU7, poised to rival automotive titans such as Tesla and Porsche. Positioned as a “full-size high-performance eco-technology sedan,” Xiaomi SU7 aims to push the limits of performance, ecosystem, and mobile smart space. Quoting a sentence of Chinese poetry, “with firm strides we are crossing its summit.” Lei Jun, founder, chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group, stated that Xiaomi’s entry into the automotive industry marks a significant leap from the smartphone industry and a crucial step toward closing the loop of the Human x…