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Transnet’s performance is on an upward trajectory

Source: Government of South Africa

Transnet’s performance is on an upward trajectory

Transnet’s interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period. 

This is according to Transnet’s interim results, which were released on Friday.

“Transnet’s volume performance has been on an upward trajectory since the 2024 financial year, “Transnet Group Chief Executive, Advocate Michelle Phillips, said.
According to the interim results, revenue for the reporting period increased by 8.8% to R45.2 billion (2024: R41.5 billion), in line with an increase in rail, container and petroleum volumes and weighted average tariff increases in the port and pipeline businesses.

“The company continues to show sustained improvements, as the rail volume performance is higher than the prior period, reflecting an increase of 4.4% to 81.4 mt (2024: 78.0 mt). 

“Performance improvements are evident through increased tonnage throughput, with the financial month of September 2025 recording an annual high of 14.8 mt, the highest month performance achieved since the 2022 financial year, despite the annual maintenance shutdown affecting manganese volumes. This resulted in a 17.7% improvement in the reported net loss of R1.8 billion (2024: R2.2 billion),” Phillips said.

She said the company will leverage private sector participation (PSP) to improve efficiency and fund capital investment requirements. 

“Transnet remains committed to its role in supporting South Africa’s economic recovery and is focused on delivering efficient, world-class logistics services for the benefit of the country.

“Projects focused on improving rolling stock availability and the rail infrastructure condition will be prioritised while building on improved efficiencies. The acquisition of key port equipment has gained significant momentum, contributing to notable performance improvements within the port business.

“The Board and management continue to implement the Reinvent for Growth Strategy, and direct significant focus on resolving operational challenges to ensure that the tangible gains made thus far are translated into sustainable profitability,” Phillips said.

Theft, vandalism and security incidents continue to pose a challenge to the business, and Transnet, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, will continue to address this matter.

Key highlights also include:
•    The capital investment for the interim period amounts to R11.0 billion, representing a 5.0% increase in capital expenditure compared to the prior period.
•    The expansion of capacity accounted for 18,3% of the expenditure, while 81,7% was invested to maintain current capacity.
•    Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased to R15.7 billion, a 15.6% increase from the prior period. The EBITDA margin at 34.8% is accordingly also above the prior period (32.8%), owing to volume improvements.
•    Net finance costs increased by 7.7% to R7.7 billion (2024: R7.1 billion), resulting mainly from the increase in total debt compared to the prior period.
–SAnews.gov.za

 

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Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather

Source: Government of South Africa

Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather this weekend.

This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country.

“Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfalls and desist from crossing flooded bridges. Traffic officers will be deployed along the routes that are likely to be affected by severe weather patterns and motorists are urged to cooperate with them and obey their instructions,” the RTMC said on Saturday.

Traffic volumes have increased on many routes as travellers head to different destinations to spend the festive season with families, relatives, and friends.

“The RTMC reiterated its call for caution, patience, and respect for the rules of the roads. Pedestrians are warned to stay away from busy roads and only use pedestrian bridges to cross.

“Traffic officers together with members of the South African Police Service have been deployed on all busy routes to ensure free flow of traffic and to deal with those who break the rules of the road,” RTMC said. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Afreximbank procède à la pose de la première pierre de son centre commercial emblématique et de son nouveau siège social dans la nouvelle capitale égyptienne

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), première institution financière multilatérale d’Afrique, a franchi aujourd’hui une étape historique avec la cérémonie de pose de la première pierre du Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank (AATC) de la nouvelle capitale d’Égypte, qui abritera également le nouveau siège mondial de la Banque.

Situé dans le quartier diplomatique de la nouvelle capitale, à environ 45 kilomètres à l’Est du Caire, le Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank sera implanté dans un environnement moderne et stratégiquement aménagé réunissant des ministères, des ambassades étrangères et des organisations internationales. Il s’agira de la première installation de ce type dans la région de l’Afrique du Nord.

Lors de la cérémonie, le Premier ministre égyptien, le Dr Mostafa Madbouly, a déclaré : « La création du Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank (AATC) dans la nouvelle capitale égyptienne reflète le rôle important joué par l’Égypte dans l’intégration économique continentale et la facilitation du commerce. En tant que pays hôte du siège mondial d’Afreximbank, l’Égypte est fière d’approfondir cette collaboration grâce à une infrastructure unique qui servira de plaque tournante pour l’intelligence commerciale, le renforcement des capacités, l’innovation et la connectivité continentale ».

Le Président d’Afreximbank et du Conseil d’administration de la Banque, le Dr George Elombi, a exprimé sa gratitude au gouvernement égyptien pour son soutien de longue date depuis la création d’Afreximbank en 1993. Il a souligné que l’Égypte accueille le siège mondial de la Banque depuis plus de trois décennies, contribuant de manière significative à la forte croissance d’Afreximbank. Il a ajouté que l’Égypte, représentée par sa Banque centrale, est également le plus grand actionnaire souverain d’Afreximbank.

Le Dr Elombi a déclaré : « Le Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank ne vise pas simplement à s’adapter à l’expansion de la Banque, mais aussi à remédier au manque d’informations sur le commerce et l’investissement parmi les entreprises africaines ; un défi qui entrave la croissance du commerce et de l’investissement intra-africains depuis près de sept décennies ».

Qualifiant les relations entre Afreximbank et le gouvernement égyptien de « véritablement symbiotique », Dr Elombi a souligné qu’Afreximbank a injecté 41 milliards de dollars US dans l’économie égyptienne, contribuant ainsi à accroître les investissements dans des secteurs stratégiques tels que l’énergie, les télécommunications, la construction et l’industrie manufacturière, tout en renforçant les échanges commerciaux et les investissements entre l’Égypte et l’Afrique.

« Nous avons aidé les entités égyptiennes à tirer parti des opportunités d’investissement croissantes à travers l’Afrique, en les aidant à obtenir et à réaliser des projets dans plusieurs pays », a poursuivi le Président d’Afreximbank.

Le Centre commercial africain d’Afreximbank situé dans la nouvelle capitale (Caire) positionnera l’Égypte comme un centre commercial majeur, des centres de technologie du logement et d’incubation de PME, ainsi qu’une passerelle numérique du commerce africain offrant des informations commerciales, une diligence raisonnable à la clientèle, des paiements et d’autres services numériques.

L’AATC au Caire s’inscrit dans le cadre de la vision globale d’Afreximbank consistant à développer un réseau de centres commerciaux africains dans des pôles commerciaux stratégiques en Afrique et dans les Caraïbes. Ces centres fourniront des informations commerciales, des renseignements sur les marchés, des financements, des possibilités de réseautage et de collaboration, ainsi que des infrastructures de soutien essentielles pour accélérer le commerce, renforcer la coopération économique et stimuler la croissance intra-africaine.

Occupant un site de 48 888 mètres carrés, le complexe ultramoderne d’Afreximbank comprendra deux niveaux souterrains et six étages, pour une superficie totale construite de 156 147 mètres carrés.

Une fois terminé, l’AATC au Caire offrira 57 298 mètres carrés d’espace de bureaux pour accueillir le personnel en pleine expansion d’Afreximbank. Des espaces de bureaux supplémentaires seront mis à la disposition des agences africaines et internationales actives dans le commerce, le financement et l’investissement, ainsi que de certaines missions diplomatiques africaines à l’étranger.

Le complexe abritera un ensemble complet d’installations modernes destinées à soutenir le commerce, notamment un centre d’information commerciale, une bibliothèque et un centre de connaissances de classe mondiale, un centre d’innovation et d’incubation de PME pour soutenir l’entrepreneuriat, un centre d’affaires, un appart-hôtel de 110 chambres, un centre de conférence moderne de 750 places, un centre d’exposition, des magasins et des restaurants, des boutiques, de vastes installations techniques et de soutien, ainsi qu’un parking de 1 200 places.

La conception architecturale intègre trois blocs interconnectés, agencés autour d’une rue intérieure paysagée, créant ainsi le cœur social et spatial du complexe. Des cours intérieures verdoyantes, des allées ombragées et des espaces collaboratifs favoriseront une interaction fluide entre travail, formation et loisirs, reflétant l’engagement d’Afreximbank en faveur de l’innovation, du développement durable et du bien-être de ses collaborateurs.

Conçu pour obtenir la certification LEED Or ou supérieure, le complexe intégrera des systèmes intelligents à haute efficacité énergétique, l’énergie solaire, des technologies d’économie d’eau et une conception bioclimatique avec des espaces extérieurs ombragés et confortables.

Le nouveau siège d’Afreximbank s’impose ainsi comme l’un des projets institutionnels les plus modernes et respectueux de l’environnement d’Afrique.

Afreximbank a désigné Hassan Allam Construction, l’une des principales entreprises égyptiennes d’ingénierie et de construction, comme entrepreneur principal dans le cadre d’un contrat de 249,5 millions de dollars. La conception architecturale et la supervision du projet sont assurées par le cabinet d’ingénierie de renom EHAF Consulting Engineers.

Ce projet générera de nombreux emplois pendant la phase de construction et dans le cadre des opérations courantes. Il stimulera les opportunités pour les entrepreneurs locaux, les fournisseurs, les PME et un large éventail de prestataires de services.

La pose de la première pierre de l’AATC du Caire, dont les travaux devraient être achevés en début 2009, fait suite à l’AATC de la Barbade (https://apo-opa.co/48XmNFi) en mars 2025 et à l’ouverture officielle de l’AATC d’Abuja (https://apo-opa.co/459NMw3) en avril 2025. Des projets similaires sont en cours de mise en œuvre à Harare et Kampala.

Le réseau des centres commerciaux africains d’Afreximbank comprendra des pôles à Abuja (Nigeria), Harare (Zimbabwe), Kampala (Ouganda), Le Caire (Égypte), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Yaoundé (Cameroun), Bridgetown (Barbade), Kigali (Rwanda) et Tunis (Tunisie).

Ensemble, ces centres connecteront les acheteurs, les vendeurs, les fournisseurs, les prestataires de services, les entreprises, les gouvernements, les chambres de commerce, les institutions financières, les organisations de développement et la communauté africaine et mondiale du commerce et de l’investissement au sens large.

Distribué par APO Group pour Afreximbank.

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À propos d’Afreximbank :
La Banque Africaine d’Import-Export (Afreximbank) est une institution financière multilatérale panafricaine dédiée au financement et à la promotion du commerce intra et extra-africain. Depuis 30 ans, Afreximbank déploie des structures innovantes pour fournir des solutions de financement qui facilitent la transformation de la structure du commerce africain et accélèrent l’industrialisation et le commerce intrarégional, soutenant ainsi l’expansion économique en Afrique. Fervente défenseur de l’Accord sur la Zone de Libre-Échange Continentale Africaine (ZLECAf), Afreximbank a lancé les le Système panafricain de paiement et de règlement (PAPSS) qui a été adopté par l’Union africaine (UA) comme la plateforme de paiement et de règlement devant appuyer la mise en œuvre de la ZLECAf. En collaboration avec le Secrétariat de la ZLECAf et l’UA, la Banque a mis en place un Fonds d’ajustement de 10 milliards de dollars US pour aider les pays à participer de manière effective à la ZLECAf. À la fin de décembre 2024, le total des actifs et des garanties de la Banque s’élevait à environ 40,1 milliards de dollars US et les fonds de ses actionnaires s’établissaient à 7,2 milliards de dollars US. Afreximbank est notée A par GCR International Scale, Baa2 par Moody’s, AAA par China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI), A- par Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) et BBB par Fitch. Au fil des ans, Afreximbank est devenue un groupe constitué de la Banque, de sa filiale de financement à impact appelée Fonds de développement des exportations en Afrique (FEDA), et de sa filiale de gestion d’assurance, AfrexInsure, (les trois entités forment « le Groupe »). La Banque a son siège social au Caire, en Égypte.

Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez visiter www.Afreximbank.com

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Afreximbank Breaks Ground on its Iconic Trade Centre and New Headquarters in Egypt’s New Capital

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Africa’s leading multilateral financial institution, today marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Capital, which will also be the home of the Bank’s new global headquarters.

Situated in the Diplomatic District of the New Capital, approximately 45 kilometres east of Cairo, the Afreximbank African Trade Centre will be located in a modern, strategically planned environment that brings together government ministries, foreign embassies, and international organisations. It will be the first facility of its kind in the North Africa region.

Speaking at the ceremony, Egypt’s Prime Minister, His Excellency, Dr Mostafa Madbouly, said: “The establishment of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Capital reflects Egypt’s important role in driving continental economic integration and trade facilitation.

“As the host country of Afreximbank’s global headquarter, Egypt is proud to deepen this collaboration through a landmark facility that will serve as a hub for trade intelligence, capacity building, innovation, and continental connectivity.”

Afreximbank’s President and Chairman of its Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, expressed appreciation to the Government of Egypt for its steadfast support since the Bank’s establishment in 1993. He noted that Egypt has hosted the Bank’s global headquarters for more than three decades, contributing significantly to the Afreximbank’s strong growth, and that Egypt, represented by its Central Bank, is also the largest sovereign shareholder of Afreximbank.

Dr Elombi said: “This Afreximbank African Trade Centre in the New Capital is meant not simply to accommodate the expansion of the Bank, but provide a concrete solution designed to address the lack of trade and investment information among African businesses; a challenge that has confounded the growth of intra-African trade and investment for nearly seven decades.”

Describing the relationship between Afreximbank and the Government of Egypt as ‘truly symbiotic’, Dr Elombi said the Bank has disbursed US$41 billion into the Egyptian economy to date, supporting increased investment in strategic sectors including energy, telecommunications, construction and manufacturing, while strengthening Egypt-Africa trade and investment.

“We have helped Egyptian entities capitalise on growing investment opportunities across Africa, helping them secure and execute projects in several countries.”

The Afreximbank African Trade Centre in the New Capital, Cairo, will position Egypt as a major trade hub, housing technology and SME incubation centres as well as a digital African trade gateway offering trade information, customer due diligence, payments, and other digital services.

The AATC in Cairo is part of Afreximbank’s broader vision to develop a network of African Trade Centres in strategic commercial hubs across Africa and the Caribbean. These centres will provide trade information, market intelligence, financing, networking and collaboration opportunities, and essential support facilities to accelerate trade, strengthen economic cooperation, and drive intra-African growth.

Occupying a 48,888-square-metre site, the state-of-the-art Afreximbank development will feature two basement levels and six floors, with a total gross built-up area of 156,147 square metres.

Once completed, the AATC in Cairo will offer 57,298 square metres of office space to accommodate Afreximbank’s rapidly expanding workforce. Additional office space will be made available for African and international agencies involved in trade, finance, and investment, as well as for some foreign African diplomatic missions.

The complex will host a full suite of modern trade-supporting facilities, including a trade information centre, a world-class library and knowledge hub, an innovation and SME incubation centre to support entrepreneurship, a business centre, a 110-room aparthotel, a 750-seater modern conference centre, an exhibition centre, retail and dinning outlets, shops, extensive back-of-house and support facilities and a 1,200-bay parking structure.

The architectural design integrates three interconnected blocks arranged around a landscaped internal street, creating the social and spatial heart of the complex. Green courtyards, shaded walkways, and collaborative spaces will encourage seamless interaction between work, learning, and leisure reflecting Afreximbank’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and staff wellbeing.

Designed to achieve Gold-level LEED certification or higher, the complex will feature smart energy-efficient systems, solar power integration, water-saving technologies, and climate-responsive design with comfortable shaded outdoor spaces.

This makes the new Afreximbank headquarters one of Africa’s most advanced and environmentally conscious institutional developments.

Afreximbank has appointed Hassan Allam Construction, one of Egypt’s leading engineering and construction companies, as the main contractor under a US$249.5 million contract. Architectural design and project supervision are being led by renowned engineering firm EHAF Consulting Engineers.

This project will generate significant employment throughout the construction phase and in ongoing operations. It will stimulate opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, SMEs, and a wide range of service providers.

Scheduled for completion in early 2029, the AATC in Cairo’s groundbreaking follows the AATC- Barbados (https://apo-opa.co/48XmNFi) groundbreaking in March 2025 and the official opening of the AATC in Abuja (https://apo-opa.co/459NMw3) in April 2025. Construction is already underway for similar projects in Harare and Kampala.

The Afreximbank African Trade Centre network will include hubs in Abuja (Nigeria), Harare (Zimbabwe), Kampala (Uganda), Cairo (Egypt), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Yaoundé (Cameroon), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kigali (Rwanda) and Tunis (Tunisia).

Together, these Centres will connect buyers, sellers, suppliers, service providers, enterprises, governments, chambers of commerce, financial institutions, development organisations, and the wider African and global trade and investment community.

– on behalf of Afreximbank.

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About Afreximbank:
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialisation and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa. A stalwart supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Afreximbank has launched a Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) that was adopted by the African Union (AU) as the payment and settlement platform to underpin the implementation of the AfCFTA. Working with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has set up a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to support countries effectively participating in the AfCFTA. At the end of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies stood at over US$40.1 billion, and its shareholder funds amounted to US$7.2 billion. Afreximbank has investment grade ratings assigned by GCR (international scale) (A), Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A-) and Fitch (BBB-). Afreximbank has evolved into a group entity comprising the Bank, its equity impact fund subsidiary called the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), and its insurance management subsidiary, AfrexInsure (together, “the Group”). The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.

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Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives  

Source: Government of South Africa

Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives  

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate accidents this weekend.

On Saturday, seven people, including a baby, died when an SUV and a light delivery vehicle collided head-on on the N12 between Kimberly and Warrenton in the Northern Cape.

Both vehicles caught alight.

Five other people died on the N12 in Fochville, Gauteng, when two vehicles were also involved in a head-on collision. Three people died on the scene, while two others died later in the hospital.

The exact causes of these crashes are not yet known. The RTMC crash investigation unit is working with the police to probe factors that may have contributed to these fatal crashes.

“Motorists are further advised to take regular rest stops when travelling on long-distance trips. They must also reduce speed and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol,” RTMC said. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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SA to participate in UN anti-corruption conference

Source: Government of South Africa

SA to participate in UN anti-corruption conference

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will lead a South African delegation to the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to combating corruption.

The Minister will lead the delegation to the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP11) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), taking place from 15 to 19 December 2025 in Doha, State of Qatar.

“Fighting corruption remains a central priority for South Africa and has strengthened alignment with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, deepening its commitment to addressing corruption, cyber-enabled crime, and international financial offences,” the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development said on Saturday.

More than 2 000 participants, including high-level officials from governments, regional and international organisations, civil society, and the private sector, are expected to attend.

CoSP11, also known as the UN Anti-Corruption Conference, is the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to combating corruption and serves as the main policymaking body of the Convention.

Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003, UNCAC remains the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument, offering a comprehensive global framework through its mandatory provisions.
The Convention entered into force in December 2005 and currently has 192 States Parties. 

“Convened every two years, the CoSP strengthens the capacity of and cooperation among States Parties in fulfilling the objectives of UNCAC.
“The Minister and delegation will share South Africa’s progress and experiences in combating corruption, while learning from and collaborating with other States,” the Ministry said.

Held under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”, CoSP11 will focus on five core thematic areas of the Convention: preventive measures, criminalisation and law enforcement; international cooperation; asset recovery; and technical assistance and information exchange, while also addressing emerging global threats.

Key topics include the use of artificial intelligence and new technologies to detect and prevent corruption; the links between corruption, economic crime, and organised crime; strengthening public financial systems to reduce illicit financial flows; advancing integrity in the private sector; and safeguarding investigative journalism, media professionals, and whistle-blowers.
Delegates will further reflect on progress since the 2021 UN General Assembly Special Session on Corruption.

A major milestone of the session will be the launch of the second phase of the Mechanism for the Review of Implementation of UNCAC, through a resolution to be tabled by the State of Qatar.

The South African delegation comprises of officials from the Departments of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO); Public Service and Administration (DPSA); the South African Police Service (SAPS); the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA); Special Investigating Unit (SIU); the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the Public Protector. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Call for Gender Equality Commission commissioner nominations

Source: Government of South Africa

Call for Gender Equality Commission commissioner nominations

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment to serve as commissioners on the Commission for Gender Equality.

The candidates must be South African citizens, who are fit and proper persons for appointment to the Commission and who are broadly representative of the South African community. 

The commission’s constitutional mandate is to promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality.

“They must also have a record of commitment to the promotion of gender equality and have applicable knowledge of and experience in matters connected with the objectives of the Commission,” the portfolio committee said on Friday.
The President will, on recommendation of Parliament, appoint a member to the Commission for a term of office not exceeding five years. 

“Commission members may be appointed as full-time or part-time commissioners. Any person whose term of office as a member of the Commission has expired may be reappointed for one additional term,” the portfolio commission said.
Nominations must contain the full name, address/email address and contact details of the person or organisation making the nomination, along with their signature, as well as a signed acceptance of the nomination by the nominee.

All applicants/nominees will be required to complete an online application, (https://forms.gle/PY6GQQVjZDNsRh1u9) on the parliamentary website or submit by hand at the Parliamentary Visitors Centre, 100 Plein Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8000. 
All applicants and nominees are required to submit a full curriculum vitae and certified copies (not older than three months) of their identity documents and academic qualifications.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 1 February 2026. –SAnews.gov.za
 

 

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Traffic officers adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards bribery

Source: Government of South Africa

Traffic officers adopt a zero-tolerance stance towards bribery

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for allegedly attempting to bribe officers since the start of the festive season.

In a statement on Saturday, the RTMC said it is encouraged to witness the courage shown by traffic officers to deal with bribery and corruption.

“This is a new and refreshing attitude which shows a determination by traffic officers have adopted a zero tolerance to clean up their image and enforce the law without favour.

“The RTMC is pleased with the no-nonsense attitude displayed by the officers and is hoped that it will lead to a reduction in road crashes and fatalities.”

Two of arrests were made in the Western Cape, three in the Eastern Cape and three in Gauteng since 1 December 2025. –SAnews.gov.za

 

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Qatar Condemns Terrorist Attack Targeting Joint U.S.–Syrian Patrol in Central Syria

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha – 13 December 2025

The State of Qatar condemns the terrorist attack that targeted a joint U.S.–Syrian patrol near the city of Palmyra in the center of the sisterly Syrian Arab  Republic, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirms the State of Qatar’s firm and unwavering position rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts in all their forms, regardless of motives or justifications.

The Ministry also expresses the State of Qatar’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the governments and peoples of the United States of America and the Syrian Arab Republic, and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

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Le Président Evariste Ndayishimiye inaugure l’Immeuble “Ikirezi” et lance officiellement la Bourse du Burundi

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Le Chef de l’État burundais, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye, a officiellement inauguré le nouvel immeuble dénommé « Ikirezi », abritant le siège de la Banque Commerciale du Burundi (BANCOBU). À cette occasion, le Président de la République a salué et félicité l’équipe dirigeante de la BANCOBU pour la réalisation de cette infrastructure moderne, alignée à la Vision du Burundi émergent en 2040 et développé en 2060.

Dans le même cadre, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye a procédé au lancement officiel du marché des capitaux, marquant l’ouverture solennelle de la Bourse du Burundi. Par le geste symbolique de la sonnerie de la cloche, le Chef de l’État a donné le coup d’envoi d’un marché financier appelé à être solide, inclusif et moteur du développement économique national.

L’immeuble Ikirezi est un complexe moderne comprenant plusieurs bureaux, des salles de réunions, un mall destiné aux activités commerciales, un parking d’une capacité de 131 véhicules, ainsi qu’une piscine à eau thermale artificielle. Une visite guidée a été assurée par l’Administratrice Directrice Générale de la BANCOBU, Madame Trinitas Girukwishaka.

À l’issue de cette visite, le Président de la République a procédé à la coupure du ruban inaugural, à la signature du livre d’or de l’immeuble Ikirezi.

Dans son allocution, Son Excellence Évariste Ndayishimiye a exprimé sa satisfaction face à cet édifice de haut standing, tout en exhortant les opérateurs économiques à mutualiser leurs capitaux afin de renforcer les investissements et de redynamiser l’économie nationale. Il a particulièrement insisté sur la nécessité pour les investisseurs burundais de travailler en synergie pour la création d’industries de transformation, au regard des importantes potentialités minières récemment identifiées à travers le territoire national.

Enfin, le Chef de l’État a appelé la population burundaise à un travail assidu et productif en vue d’accroître les exportations et de générer des devises. Il a également encouragé les institutions bancaires à étendre leurs agences à l’intérieur du pays, afin de mieux accompagner une population de plus en plus engagée dans les activités génératrices de revenus et le développement durable du Burundi.

Distribué par APO Group pour Présidence de la République du Burundi.