Press Releases

Deputy Minister David Masondo: SA Financial Sector Competitiveness Lekgotla

Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning. I’m appreciative of the opportunity to address you on an issue central to our country’s economic future: how we mobilise capital for investment and enhance the competitiveness of South Africa’s financial...

Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo on murder of Lukhona Fose

14-year-old Lukhona Fose’s body was found exactly a week after 30-year-old Olorato MONGALE’S lifeless body was found dumped in Lombardy West. All these cases happen in the midst of the discovery of the lifeless body of a woman under her...

Council Circular 25-11 Free speech in local government in NSW Guideline

What’s new or changing? The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued a guideline on free speech in local government in NSW (the Free Speech Guideline). The Free Speech Guideline is available on OLG’s website here. The Free Speech Guideline...

Statement by Minister Zack Bell on national Jumpstart Month

CANADA, June 2 - Today the Honourable Zack Bell, Minister of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture, issued the following statement on Jumpstart Month: “As Minister of Sport for Prince Edward Island, I am proud to recognize June as Jumpstart Month...

French Minister Demands "Severe" Punishment Against Racism After Deadly Shooting

(MENAFN) On Monday, France’s interior minister urged for harsh repercussions against racism following a deadly assault that claimed the life of a Tunisian man and left a Turkish individual wounded. Bruno Retailleau emphasized on X, “Racism must be...

Ilham Aliyev received Pakistan's Minister for Petroleum

AZERBAIJAN, June 2 - On June 2, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. During the conversation, the sides recalled the recent trilateral meeting...

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Q4 Progress Report

Opening Remarks by Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli at the media briefing on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) Q4 Progress Report, Pretoria Monday, 2 June 2025 Good morning, members of the media, partners, and colleagues. Thank...

Minister’s statement on official opening of Blackwater Mine

CANADA, May 30 - Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement in recognition of the official opening of the new Blackwater Mine: “I am thrilled to congratulate Artemis Gold Inc. on the grand opening...

British Defense Secretary states country must prepare for direct war with Russia

(MENAFN) British Defense Secretary John Healey has stated that the UK is preparing its military and industrial sectors for a potential direct conflict with Russia. His remarks come ahead of the government’s upcoming Strategic Defense Review, which...

German foreign minister affirms defeating Russia is out of question

(MENAFN) From the outset of the Ukraine war, it has been apparent that overcoming Russia is an unrealistic goal, especially considering its nuclear capabilities, according to Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview. Western...

Russian minister states country to initiate nationwide anti-fraud app

(MENAFN) Russia plans to launch a nationwide mobile application using artificial intelligence to help protect citizens from online fraud, Deputy Digital Minister Aleksandr Shoytov announced at the Positive Hack Days cybersecurity forum in Moscow...

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli briefs media on Presidential Youth Employment Initiative 3rd Quarter Report, 2 Jun

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing hosted by the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms. Nonceba Mhlauli, to present and reflect on the Quarter 4 Progress Report (January – March 2025) of the Presidential Youth Employment...

Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla leads World No-Tobacco Day discussions, 2 Jun

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla will on Monday, 02 June deliver a keynote address at the World No-Tobacco Day stakeholder engagement session convened as part of ongoing efforts by government to highlight tobacco control issues emanating...

Minister Hlabisa welcomes Constitutional Court ruling granting two-year extension to finalise Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, welcomes the Constitutional Court’s ruling to extend the validity of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act (TKLA) for a further two years. As the...

Minister Dion George welcomes Southern African Wildlife College National Diploma accreditation

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) for achieving accreditation for its National Diploma programme. This significant...

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic the 4 Pillars of the Congo DRC Trade Policy

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic Trade Policy Focused on Diversification, Business Climate Reform, Export Promotion, and Economic Integration HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and...

Prime Minister Launches World Oceans Week 2025 with Call to National Action for Marine Sustainability

Minister Dion George closes CITES Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force meeting, 30 May

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, will close the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Rhinoceros Enforcement Task Force Meeting that is currently underway...

Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi briefs Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Public Service Commission Bill, 30 May

The Minister of Public Service and Administration, Hon. Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will on Friday, 30 May 2025 appear before the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Oversight Committee on the Premier’s Office and Legislature (OCPOL) to brief the...

French Interior Minister criticizes PSG fans, receives backlash

(MENAFN) French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has come under fire after describing Paris Saint-Germain fans who celebrated the team’s UEFA Champions League triumph as “barbarians.” His controversial remarks followed PSG’s 5-0 victory over...