CAPE TOWN CITY HALLSpeaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza,Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane,Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile,Chief ...

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his ninth State of the Nation Address on Thursday, 6 February.

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February 5, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – A diplomatic crisis between Sudan and South Sudan intensified on Wednesday, marked by rising tensions and a war of words between their foreign ministries.

Teachers on Wheels formed in St. John's in the 1970s with the aim of improving adult literacy rates, as well as promoting awareness of illiteracy in the province, which has some of the lowest ...

Mortgage interest rates slipped lower over the past week, settling at the lowest level of 2025, but remaining elevated enough to stifle normal levels of buying and selling in the housing market.

In partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, CRS saves lives, empowers people and creates goodwill for ...

The RBI's MPC decided to reduce the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 6.25% from 6.5%. This was the first reduction in repo rate in nearly five years. The MPC also decided ...

Lower income areas tend to correlate with low literacy rates. And the switch to online learning during the pandemic worsened the issue and even turned some teachers away from their jobs.

The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates last month. CD rates are influenced by the Fed's decision. Since the Fed didn't cut rates, it's likely CD rates will hold steady in February.

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