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Minister Enoch Godongwana notes departure of Bajubulile Swazi Tshabalala from African Development Bank and confirms her as South Africa’s nominee for President
South African Government
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October 3, 2024
The Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana, acknowledges the resignation of Ms Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala from her position as Senior Vice President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on 1 October 2024. Ms Tshabalala voluntarily relinquished...
Minister Enoch Godongwana notes departure of Ms Bajubulile Swazi Tshabalala from African Development Bank and confirms her as South Africa’s nominee for President
South African Government
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October 2, 2024
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana notes the departure of Ms Bajubulile Swazi Tshabalala from the African Development Bank, confirms her as South Africa’s nominee for President The Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana, acknowledges the...
Minister Fajon in Toronto: Promotion of gender equality must become a global principle
Government of Slovenia
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September 20, 2024
SLOVENIA, September 20 - On the margins of the Women Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada and Jamaica in Toronto, Minister Tanja Fajon took part in a panel discussion on women's participation and role in leadership, governance and...
S-Africa expresses worry over bordering nation welcoming US deportees
MENAFN
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The South African government has expressed serious concern over the recent arrival of convicted criminals deported from the United States to neighboring Eswatini, warning of potential risks to national security and immigration policies...
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth: 29th NEDLAC Annual Summit
South African Government
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September 9, 2024
Thank you Programme Director Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Paul Mashatile Honourable Minister of Finance, Minister Enoch Godongwana Honourable Deputy Ministers of Labour Jomo Sibiya and Phumzile Mgcina Honourable...
Road Safety Workshop Series for Government Officials in Southern Africa concludes successfully
UN International Training and Research Center
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December 5, 2024
3 December 2024, Mpumalanga, South Africa – Following the successful kick-off in Eswatini, the “Management Practices for Safer Roads” workshop series continued with sessions in the cities of Gqbertha, Rustenburg and Mpumalanga in South Africa....
Media reports Nigeria excluding accepting US deportees
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria has announced it will not take in foreign migrants deported from the United States, despite other African nations agreeing to such arrangements, local media report. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said the country is...
Road Safety Workshop Series for Government Officials in Southern Africa Kick-off in Eswatini
UN International Training and Research Center
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November 25, 2024
The opening session in Manzini has already trained 41 government officials. The upcoming workshops are expected to engage and equip an additional 300 participants with practical knowledge and actionable tools. Participants at the Mazini session...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo lauds contribution from various countries to South Africa’s democracy and water and sanitation sector
South African Government
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December 10, 2024
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo has acknowledged partnerships with the international communities with regards to their contribution in the South African water sector, which guaranteed a sustainable and equitable supply of water...
Rwanda Accepts Receiving U.S. Deportees
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has consented to receive up to 250 individuals expelled from the United States, according to an announcement made by the government on Tuesday. The East African country now joins other African nations—Eswatini and South Sudan—in...
Rwanda approves migrants deported from US
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States, Reuters reported Monday, citing a government spokesperson. In exchange, Kigali will receive financial support from Washington, though the amount has not been...
Border Management Authority and South African Revenue Services sign Joint Action plan with Eswatini, 6 Nov
South African Government
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November 5, 2024
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will sign a historic Joint Action plan with the Kingdom of Eswatini to address the challenges faced in the border environment. BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael...
Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu: Stakeholder Engagement
South African Government
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October 22, 2024
Speech by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Honourable Ms Maggie Sotyu (MP) at the stakeholder engagement at Jozini Local Municipality, KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs Hon Rev. Musa Zondi, MPL; Executive Mayor of...
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: First 100 Days in Office
South African Government
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October 15, 2024
Honourable Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George; Honourable Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh; Members of the media; Good morning Firstly, I wish to thank President Cyril...
Transcript of Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan's remarks at the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting on Small States in Apia, Samoa, 23 October 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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October 23, 2024
Madam Chair, I come from Singapore, a tiny island state. Samoa is four times larger than Singapore, and Eswatini is about 20 times larger than Singapore. I am making these points because Singapore is a tiny, low lying island state, and we make...
Nigeria Rejects Deportees from US
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria has declared it will refuse to accept foreign migrants deported from the United States, even though neighboring countries have agreed to such arrangements under deals with Washington, a local newspaper reported, quoting the...
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts: 100 Days in Office
South African Government
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October 15, 2024
Honourable Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George; Honourable Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh; Members of the media; Good morning Firstly, I wish to thank President Cyril...
Unity Gospel Choir International Kickstarts Transformational Youth Choir Movement
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 31, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unity Gospel Choir International (UGCI) has launched the Transformational Youth Choir Movement. It intends to address some of the most persistent challenges the youth face today, such as...
Press Statement by the Hon. Prime Minister: Fiame Naomi Mataafa at the Press Conference on the Progress of the Samoa CHOGM Preparations by the Samoa National Task Force chaired by the Prime Minister (TATTE – 3 September 2024)
Government of Samoa
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September 3, 2024
SAMOA, September 3 - It is not very often that we gather to speak about the Commonwealth, but this year, we are bringing the Commonwealth to Samoa, and to our Blue Pacific continent. It is fitting therefore that we pay tribute to the Commonwealth...
Folasaga a le Palemia, le afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa i tapenaga a le malo mo le fonotaga tele a Faauluuluga o Malo o le Taupuluega, (Samoa Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting 2024) e usuia i totonu o le atunuu i le masina o Oketopa. – 3 September …
Government of Samoa
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September 3, 2024
SAMOA, September 3 - Ou te faatalofa atu i le paia maualuga o si o tatou atunuu. O paia faale malo, paia faale ekalesia, ma paia faaleatunuu, ua taoto lava i matagofie, ma o sā e lē avea, e lē popo foi i sa matou faamatalaga. Faamalo le folau...