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Minister of Communications Mondri Gungubele. Image: GCIS government plan Reviewing the Post Office's monopoly on the delivery of goods weighing less than 1 kg, even though this regulation is widely ignored in the logistics and e-commerce industries and is generally considered unenforceable. be. Communications Minister Mondli Gungubele signed a notification (PDF) published in the Official Gazette on Monday approving a review of the “period of exclusivity” for services reserved for post offices. Although the government has said nothing officially about its intentions, the review could signal that the Post Office could lose this monopoly. “The Minister of Communications and Digital…

In a heartwarming moment backstage at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift gave Trevor Noah a compliment and a warm hug for his outstanding hosting skills at the star-studded event on Sunday night. Also read: Beyoncé's Grammy comeback: Cowgirl elegance Taylor Swift and Trevor share a moment Noah, who hosted the Grammy Awards for four years in a row, was given the ultimate thumbs up by the pop sensation. people. Swift, 34, hugged the former Daily Show host and praised him, saying, “You did a great job tonight, you really did.” I don't know how to do it. ”…

About a dozen companies are suing Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Barbara Creasy after the commercial fishing rights appeals process concludes at the end of 2023. In separate cases, the companies are objecting to the denial of 15-year commercial fishing rights, saying the decision was illegal and the application was scored incorrectly. advertisement Continue reading below The 2021 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) closed on February 28, 2022. The department received a total of 2,473 applications. These companies were among the 1,213 appeals received, but were unsuccessful. The appeal was concluded in December 2023, with a total of 845 rights…

Written by Frankie McCamleynews correspondent46 minutes agoimage caption, Hoda Ali underwent FGM at age 7Health workers, survivors and activists are calling for more efforts to stop female genital mutilation (FGM).The head midwife at a London hospital said she was treating about six women a week for the effects of surgery to remove their external genitalia.Huda Mohammed, from Whittington Health NHS Trust, said better education and more mental health support were needed.One survivor, Hoda Ali, agreed, saying that FGM affected her entire life.The 7-year-old was left in Somalia, severely unwell, where she underwent the surgery, which the World Health Organization defines…

South Africa's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, could become part of the central government after this year's elections and said it would take action to correct the economic downturn if it wins power. A series of opinion polls have shown the DA winning between 20% and 31% of the vote, with a vote needed to be held by mid-August. The ruling African National Congress is expected by some to garner just under 50% support, but it is unclear how the DA will be able to form a coalition government if that happens. The party is allied with 10 other…

Reading time: 2 minutesSocial Development Minister and African National Congress (ANC) NEC member Lindiwe Zulu has revealed that South Africa is now more likely than ever to form a coalition government ahead of this year's national elections. He criticized the media for reporting on the investigation. An opinion poll conducted by the Brenthurst Foundation found that there was significant interest in a multiparty coalition combining the votes of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), Action SA, Freedom Front Plus (FF+) and United Independents. It turned out that Move (UIM). Mr Zulu said the governing ANC did not support…

Former President Jacob Zuma attended an MK event in Pietermaritzburg.Photo: Prasharan Govender There are growing fears that the newly established uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) will be taken over by individuals who want to promote Zulu nationalism. Recently, following the perception that some within the MK party were promoting Zulu nationalism, KwaZulu-Natal ANC deputy provincial secretary Sipho Hlomka told the local community in Mkambatini that they all It served as a reminder that they were part of the wider South African community. Hlomka was part of a government delegation led by President Cyril Ramaphosa that recently opened a bridge in…

That's big. Bafana will face Nigeria in the Afcon 2023 semi-final on Wednesday at 7pm. Ahead of the match, former international Jabu Mahlangu backed Evidence Makgopa. Also read: Former Chiefs star released after six months Also read: Sunset – Roulani gives instructions to Lorch during training AFCON 2023: Nigeria VS Bafana Bafana As confirmed last week, Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarter-finals to book their place in the last four. Bafana then defeated Morocco 2-0. As a result, it has been confirmed that the semi-final will be played between South Africa and Nigeria on Wednesday at 7pm. Also read:…

[–>The impact of the emergence of generative AI will reshape the IT landscape of the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa. Total spending on information and communications technology (ICT) across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa (META) region is expected to exceed $238 billion this year, an increase of 4.5% from 2023.This is according to the latest forecast report from research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), unveiled at the IDC Directions META event, which brought together more than 400 senior executives at the Dubai International Financial Center last week.IDC releases regional forecasts for the year ahead, predicting telecommunications service spending in…

The former leader was jailed and faces prosecution under Thailand's strict laws that protect the monarchy from criticism.Thai police have charged former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with insulting the monarchy over comments he made about 10 years ago. Officials said Tuesday that the complaint relates to a 2015 interview Mr. Thaksin conducted while in South Korea. The possible charges come just weeks before he could be released on parole. It is not yet clear whether the case will proceed, but the jailed billionaire is the latest politician to be charged under the country's strict lese majeste laws. The complaint was…