South Africa energy crisis: Electricity Minister launches Resource Plan to accelerate Energy Action Plan implementation

PRETORIA, March 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says collaboration between government, business and society is imperative if South Africa is to overcome the current electricity crisis gripping the nation. The Minister was speaking during the launch of the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF). The…

South Africa to work with BRICS countries to advance African agenda: Pres Ramaphosa

CAPE TOWN, March 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — Through its chairmanship, South Africa will work with its BRICS partners to advance the African agenda for growth, development and integration and to advocate for the needs and concerns of the Global South. President Cyril Ramaphosa echoed these sentiments while updating Parliament on state…

South African Government condemns violent protests

PRETORIA, March 11 (NNN-SANEWS) — The South African Government has condemned the disruptive actions of some protesting workers at some government facilities. “The government condemns the disruptive actions displayed yesterday and continuing today by some members of trade unions at some health and other government facilities around the country,which affected…

Ugandan Bill threatens jail for saying you’re gay

 KAMPALA, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Uganda’s parliament is set to consider a draft law that criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and threatens them with 10 years in jail. The bill also threatens landlords who rent premises to gay people with a prison sentence. Speaker Annet Anita Among used homophobic language…

US-China chip war: Netherlands moves to restrict some tech exports

 AMSTERDAM, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Dutch government is to put restrictions on the country’s “most advanced” microchip technology exports to protect national security, following a similar move by the US. It will include products by chip equipment maker ASML, a key firm in the global microchip supply chain. In…

Peru, Chile made progress on consolidating political, cultural and economic relations

LIMA, March 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peru and Chile are sister countries committed to a common agenda of growth, progress, and well-being for the benefit of their populations, President Dina Boluarte saidduring the Chilean-Peruvian Business Council meeting. The Head of State stressed that Peru and Chile have made progress on consolidating their political, cultural,…

Peru: Judge orders 36-month pre-trial detention for ousted ex-Pres Pedro Castillo for criminal activities

LIMA, March 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Supreme Court for Preparatory Investigation ordered 36 months of pre-trial detention for ousted ex-President Pedro Castillo for allegedly being the ringleader of a criminal organization. The measure corresponds to the investigation into the former President over alleged corruption acts at Petroperu State-run oil company, as…

Peru’s Indeci: Heavy rains have so far left 58 dead; 23,000 affected people

TUMBES (Peru), March 11 (NNN-ANDINA) — The torrential rains in the coastal and northern highland regions of Peru have so far left a total of 8,222 victims, as well as 23,000 affected, 58 dead, 57 injured, and 8 missing people, National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) Chief Carlos Yañez reported. The official accompanied Defense…

Russian Pres Putin congratulates Chinese counterpart Xi on new term, hails ‘strengthening’ ties

 MOSCOW, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Xi Jinping on his third term as China’s leader, hailing the strengthening ties between the two countries. “Dear friend, please accept sincere congratulations,” Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin. “Russia highly values your personal contribution toward the…

Poor states’ summit promised just $1.4 billion: UN

 DOHA, March 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Just $1.4 billion in new loans and grants were promised at a UN summit devoted to the world’s poorest nations where UN leader Antonio Guterres had appealed for massive aid, officials said. A top UN envoy warned at the end of the five-day Least Developed…