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Minister Stella Ndabeni: Small Business Development Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
South African Government
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July 31, 2025
Honourable Chairperson of the NCOP Ministers and Deputy Ministers present Members of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade Deputy Minister, Director-General, and senior managers of the Department of Small Business Development...
Minister Gwede Mantashe: G20 Critical Minerals Stakeholder Engagement
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
Programme director, Mr Mpho Makwana Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Ms Phumzile Mgcina Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Ms Samantha Graham-Mare Director-General of the DMPR, Mr Jacob Mbele Honourable members of the...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on report of oxygen plant tender
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has today welcomed the release of a report into the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant tender instituted by Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson. Minister Motsoaledi...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate on peaceful settlement of Palestine
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
Co-chairs South Africa welcomes this crucial discussion on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution. This conference takes place at a time when we are witnessing the destruction of Gaza...
Minister Parks Tau reaffirms South Africa’s commitment to a conclusion on the US trade deal
South African Government
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July 31, 2025
The intersection of geopolitical, domestic and trade issues best defines the current impasse between South Africa and the United States, and a reset is unavoidable. South Africa took the decision not to retaliate to the reciprocal tariffs...
Horizon Bank Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing, John D. Hatfield
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Horizon Bank, a commercial banking subsidiary of Horizon Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ GS: HBNC), announced today the appointment of John Hatfield as the Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing....
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga leads call to women economic empowerment for Women’s Month, 1 Aug
South African Government
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July 31, 2025
Pretoria: The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Sindisiwe Chikunga, hosts the Women Trade Intervention Dialogue to launch the 2025 Women’s Month under the theme “Building resilient economies for...
Minister Blade Nzimande delivers keynote address at 2025 NSTF-South32 Awards, 31 Jul
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 National Science and Technology Forum–South32 Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The event is taking place in...
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation: Second Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Note: All dollar amounts in this press release are expressed in U.S. dollars except as otherwise noted. The financial results are derived from unaudited...
Deputy Minister David Masondo: Launch of Request for Pre-Qualifications for Independent Transmission Projects
South African Government
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July 31, 2025
Honourable Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Chairperson of the JSE, Mr Phuthuma Nhleko, Incoming interim CEO of the NTCSA, Mr Monde Bala, Interim Head of the IPP Office, Ms Elsa Strydom, Acting DG of the Department of...
ISU: Ice Skating Revenues Plunge Due to Russian Athlete Ban
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Skating Union (ISU), the global authority for figure skating, has disclosed a significant financial hit linked to the suspension of Russian athletes worldwide, according to its 2024 financial report. The organization...
Minister Dean Macpherson: Release of final PwC forensic report into PSA Oxygen Plant Tender
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. Thank you for attending this media briefing. I firstly want to pay tribute to the media who first blew the whistle on this matter. Investigative journalism in South Africa is an asset to...
Minister Patricia de Lille hosts G20 Tourism community engagement in Ehlanzeni District Municipality on digital transformation, 31 Jul
South African Government
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July 30, 2025
On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Minister of Tourism in the Republic of South Africa, Ms. Patricia de Lille will host a community engagement in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality of the Mpumalanga Province on the first G20 Tourism Priority namely:...
China Urges Israel to End Gaza Blockade Immediately
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China called on Israel to end its blockade on Gaza and allow unrestricted humanitarian aid into the territory, while reaffirming its support for the creation of an independent Palestinian state. During a press briefing,...
Steve Witkoff Heads to Moscow
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, the designated envoy of US President Donald Trump, is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Sunday in pursuit of progress in resolving the Ukraine crisis, as stated by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. Trump has likewise...
China, U.S. Confirm Extension of Tariff Pause
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) China and the United States confirmed on Tuesday an extension of the tariff and trade measure pause, Chinese trade chief Li Chenggang announced from Stockholm. The breakthrough came after two days of negotiations in Sweden, led by Chinese...
Ethan Leonard, MD MBA, named senior vice president for the Hospital Based Specialties Center of Excellence
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Children’s National Hospital welcomes Ethan Leonard, MD, MBA, as the new senior vice president for the Hospital Based Specialties (HBS) Center of Excellence. In this role, Dr. Leonard will...
Syrian FM says Syria seeks Russia’s backing to rebuild unity of nation
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria is turning to Russia for assistance as it attempts to rebuild internal unity following persistent sectarian unrest, according to the country’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit to Moscow. The country has remained...
Tanzanian leader inaugurates EACLC
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated the East Africa Commercial and Logistics Center (EACLC) on Friday in Dar es Salaam—a large-scale logistics and trade complex constructed by a Chinese company. During the...
Medvedev Says Trump’s “Nervous Reaction” Confirms Russia’s Resolve
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev labeled US President Donald Trump’s furious remarks about Russian officials as a “nervous reaction,” interpreting them as proof that Moscow remains steadfast in its current course. Medvedev’s...