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President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of former President Edgar Lungu of Zambia
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing in South Africa of His Excellency Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu of the Republic of Zambia. Aged 68, President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria...
North West Legislature on lack of gender equity in senior government appointments
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Hon. Nathan Oliphant, has expressed deep disappointment in the provincial government’s failure to ensure gender equity in senior appointments. Of the 12...
Road Traffic Management Corporation on motorists travelling to Comrades Marathon
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
Motorists travelling to the Comrades Marathon 2025 race in Durban are advised to exercise extreme caution on the roads, especially after the South African Weather Service issued a warning starting this weekend with snowfalls, severe thunderstorms...
National Treasury hosts Money Smart Week South Africa, 25 to 31 Aug
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
The National Treasury, Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC) invite organisations and individuals to participate in Money Smart Week South Africa (MSWSA) 2025. The campaign will run...
Road Traffic Management Corporation on road safety during winter season
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
As we approach the Youth Day long weekend and school closure for winter, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is undertaking a road safety awareness drive to conscientize young people about measures they can take to protect their lives...
Minister Dion George attends United Nations Oceans Conference in France, 9 Jun
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
Minister Dion George to sign Landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement on behalf of South Africa at the 2025 United Nations Oceans Conference in France The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George,...
North West Legislature on GD Montshioa Airport scandal
South African Government
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June 6, 2025
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management, chaired by Hon. Freddy Sonakile, has strongly condemned the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management for gross dereliction of...
Tony Schmoker Announces Run for U.S. Senate: A Conservative Outsider Takes on Political Establishment
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tony Schmoker, a retired Army veteran and an America First conservative, has officially announced his candidacy for the United States Senate. Schmoker is stepping up to challenge John...
Speaker: Multilateral leaders need vision, ethics, and political courage
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
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May 14, 2025
Despite many current global threats – including increasing conflicts, economic shifts, and climate change – there is hope, said a former United Nations Under-Secretary-General in a lecture at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) on 8 May....
S-African politician slams UK visa rejection
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African political leader Julius Malema has condemned the UK government for denying him a visa, labeling the move as an "act of cowardice" and an effort to suppress his political voice. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader was...
Twitch Streamer Answers US Border Agents About Political Views
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish-American Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker shared on Monday that he was stopped and interrogated by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials when returning from France. According to Piker, the agents...
Fixing Political Conversations in America: Meet the App Replacing Conflict With Connection
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 12, 2025
CHICAGO, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where political conversations too often spiral into division, the new Sandbox app offers something rare: a safe, structured space for thoughtful dialogue where both sides are heard — without the...
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media discusses importance of media freedom and independent journalism during official visit to Hungary
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
VIENNA, 4 June 2025 — The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Jan Braathu, yesterday concluded his first official visit to Hungary where he held bilateral meetings with Hungarian authorities as well as consultations with journalists and...
OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitates discussion on establishing national press safety mechanism
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 5, 2025
Recognizing the urgency to proactively protect journalists, Montenegrin stakeholders are working toward establishing a national press safety mechanism. In support of this effort, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro assists Montenegro in crafting a...
DHS Unearths TSA Corruption: Sitting US Senator’s Husband Received Blanket Exemption from National Security Review After Traveling with Known or Suspected Terrorist
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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June 4, 2025
New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s Husband Traveled with a Known or Suspected Terrorist Three Times in A Single Year WASHINGTON —Today, the Department of Homeland Security revealed evidence detailing the politicization of TSA’s watchlisting...
ZATEEZ Launches Political Apparel Line Calling Americans to 'Wear Their Voice' Out of Love for Country
EIN Presswire
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May 12, 2025
CATSKILLS, NY, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when many Americans feel the fabric of the nation fraying, a new apparel brand is asking people to come together—wearing solidarity. ZATEEZ, an independent political...
Extreme turnover of Latin American legislators highlights political instability in the region
EIN Presswire
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May 12, 2025
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, May 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study led by Karel Kouba from the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, reveals unprecedentedly high rates of legislative turnover in Latin America, raising concerns about...
Philippines Midterm Elections Reflect Political Divides
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Voting commenced across the Philippines on Monday in pivotal midterm elections, as millions of citizens flocked to polling centers to select new local officials, including mayors, provincial governors, and members of the House of...
The Malay Agenda: A Blueprint for Business, Politics, and National Unity
EIN Presswire
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May 10, 2025
From phasing out vernacular schools to dominating the global halal economy, Johar’s blueprint for Bumiputera empowerment while fostering inclusive prosperity. PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, May 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a time of...
The Children’s Place Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 6, 2025
SECAUCUS, N.J., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Children’s Place, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCE), the largest pure-play children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands and an industry-leading digital-first model,...