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It is hard to give an account of Pravin Gordhan’spolitical commitment in a few words. The former South African Finance Minister, who has died aged 75, was reviled by some, misunderstood in some quarters, blindly adored by a few, and respected by many. This is not exceptional for a person engaged in serving society for a lifetime. Gordhan was a national liberation and post-apartheid leader. As a leader with a legacy and a historical role he leaves an absence we are all reckoning with. I knew Gordhan well. He was my leader in the anti-apartheid struggle Natal Indian Congress, in…
South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the reason was to prevent conflicts of interest. Before the 2024 elections, the transition to renewable energy was at odds with the development of the minerals sector, including fossil fuels like coal. Historically, fossil fuels have played a major role in the South African economy, with coal-fired power stations supplying 85% of South Africa’s electricity. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was part of the minerals-energy complex – a relationship between mining,…
Even without Donald Trump on the ballot, American elections tend to create conflict. America is the only proper presidential democracy in which the person who wins the most votes does not necessarily win power. The two-month gap between voting and election certification in Congress is the most drawn-out anywhere. Complexity invites legal challenges, which add to the complexity. For all those reasons, American elections demand patience and trust. Unfortunately, the country comes joint last among the G7 on trust in the judiciary and dead last on belief that its elections are honest. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Supporters of…
People watch the full moon on the day of the lunar eclipse at the Samalayuca Dunes on the outskirts of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, September 17, 2024.An image of Roberto Cavalli is projected during the presentation of the Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, in Italy, September 18, 2024.Interceptions by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system as rockets are launched from Lebanon towards Israel, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from northern Israel September 18, 2024.People mourn Israeli military paramedic First Sergent Agam Naim, who was killed amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas,…
Sep 19, 2024 11:36 AM IST It is quite evident that communication networks of Iranian proxies have been infiltrated by Israel and the jihadist terror network is crippled to that extent. New Delhi: Till the time that pagers and hand-held radios of Iranian terror proxy Hezbollah started exploding, surprise was the element always in favor of the terrorists. After the pin-pointed assassination of Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, another proxy of Iran, through covert action by Israel, on July 31, the exploding pagers and radio receivers in Lebanon construe a new chapter in counter-terrorism. The Israeli intelligence has virtually redeemed itself…
Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow, according to eleven Indian and European government and defence industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data.The transfer of munitions to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia has occurred for more than a year, according to the sources and the customs data. Indian arms export regulations limit the use of weaponry to the declared purchaser, who risks future sales being terminated if unauthorised transfers occur.The Kremlin has…
Follow all the updates here:Sep 19, 2024 5:03 PM ISTHezbollah-Israel tensions live updates: Southern Lebanon hit by Israeli bombing after Radio blastsHezbollah-Israel tensions live updates: Israel bombed southern Lebanon on Thursday claiming it had disrupted an Iranian-backed assassination plot, Reuters reportedThis action followed a day of explosions involving Hezbollah radios and booby-trapped pagers, escalating tensions between the two adversaries.The sophisticated attacks on communications equipment used by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, have caused significant turmoil in Lebanon, with anxious residents abandoning their mobile phones in response.Sep 19, 2024 3:29 PM ISTHezbollah-Israel tensions live updates: Bulgaria launches investigation into company ties…
Nation and world news in brief for September 19 Hawaii Tribune-Herald This article was originally published by a www.hawaiitribune-herald.com . Read the Original article here. .
NEW YORK (AP) — Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people.Both attacks, which are widely believed to be carried out by Israel, have hiked fears that the two sides’ simmering conflict could escalate into all-out war. This week’s explosions have also deepened concerns about the scope of potentially-compromised devices, particularly after such bombings have killed or injured so many civilians.Here’s what we know so far.What…
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s government plans to intensify discussions with billionaire Elon Musk about investing in his country of birth.President Cyril Ramaphosa recently said he had a call with the world’s richest man after Starlink, Musk’s satellite internet service, approached the government about securing regulatory approval.The president is looking forward to more talks with Musk as the government cranks up its efforts to attract investment, Ramaphosa’s spokesman Vincent Magwenya told Semafor Africa. “The chat was not only about Starlink, it also covered a broader set of investments that could include Tesla and Space X,” said Magwenya.Starlink delivers broadband internet from…