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Cuban water engineers sharing technical skills with SA The arrival of the engineers follows a 2014 bilateral agreement between South Africa and Cuba on cooperation in the fields of water resources management and water supply.Devdiscourse News Desk | Pretoria | Updated: 20-04-2021 16:47 IST | Created: 20-04-2021 16:47 IST Water and Sanitation spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, said the highly qualified Cuban specialists will assist as advisors at the provincial and local level across the country, sh...

IsDB and Burkina Faso join hands to implement BRAVE Women project The IsDB’s President, Dr Bandar Hajjar, has expressed his commitment to supporting strategies that promote women’s economic empowerment which is considered critical to building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable world.Devdiscourse News Desk | Jeddah | Updated: 13-04-2021 16:50 IST | Created: 13-04-2021 16:50 IST This new project is expected to not only enhance the resilience of SMEs owned/managed by women but to a...

President Ramaphosa welcomes new envoy from nine countries The Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate were nominated by their respective governments to serve in diplomatic missions in South Africa.Devdiscourse News Desk | Tshwane | Updated: 15-04-2021 16:40 IST | Created: 15-04-2021 16:40 IST Handing over their letters of credence to President Ramaphosa, the Ambassadors emphasised the need to strengthen the existing relations with the government of South Africa. Image Credit: Twitter(@S...

UN-Habitat and Sweden disburse direct cash transfers in COVID-19 hit Kismayo In addition to direct cash transfers, the COVID-19 response strategy will provide access to water and ensure handwashing facilities are available in the informal settlements of Kismayo as well as selected public places.Devdiscourse News Desk | Kismayo | Updated: 14-04-2021 23:01 IST | Created: 14-04-2021 23:01 IST The same 250 households will each receive a total of USD 210 over a three – month period to support th...

URL copied Image Source : INSTAGRAM/MATHEN13 Social isolation behaviour in ants is similar to that of humans and other social mammals: Study  COVID-19 pandemic has not only isolated humans from their loved ones but also the ants. Yes! A recent study by an Israeli-German research team has revealed that ants react to social isolation similar to humans and other social mammals. The findings of the recent study by researchers at Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Ma...

Gauteng continue to conduct law enforcement operations for road safety “The Gauteng Traffic Police has adopted 365 days to reinforce and conduct law enforcement operations aimed at enhancing road safety in the province,” Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane said.Devdiscourse News Desk | Pretoria | Updated: 12-04-2021 16:06 IST | Created: 12-04-2021 16:06 IST According to preliminary Easter Season Road Safety statistics, Gauteng recorded 30 crashes resulting in 36 fatalities...

Water sources in Somalia leave 70% of families without access to drinking water Thousands of children are now reliant on emergency water trucking and unprotected wells or are forced to leave their homes in search of water, according to a new assessment by Save the Children.Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 22-03-2021 22:37 IST | Created: 22-03-2021 22:37 IST Without immediate humanitarian assistance, the crisis is likely to peak in June with the number of children and adults in urge...

Cancel vacation plans to Bali, volcano Mount Agung may erupt soon; 35,000 locals vacate tourist island Cancel vacation plans to Bali, volcano Mount Agung may erupt soon; 35,000 locals vacate tourist island Planning Vacation In Indonesia Or Have You Booked Your Dream Honeymoon In Bali? Chances Are That You Will Have To Cancel Your Plans Indefinitely. News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Arshi Aggarwal | Updated on: 25 Sep 2017, 11:47:38 AM New Delhi: Planning vaca...

Dr Naledi Pandor conveys sympathies amid Yemen’s humanitarian crisis The Minister relayed this message during a virtual meeting with Yemen’s Foreign Minister, Dr Ahmed bin Mubarak, on Tuesday morning.Devdiscourse News Desk | Pretoria | Updated: 17-03-2021 17:29 IST | Created: 17-03-2021 17:29 IST “Both Ministers noted the agreement could be concluded during 2021 and expressed their joint commitment to ensure that this is achieved,” the department said. Image Credit: Flickr Internationa...

Over 10,000 registered social workers in New Zealand “This is a significant milestone worth celebrating today on World Social Work Day,” Carmel Sepuloni said.Devdiscourse News Desk | Wellington | Updated: 16-03-2021 07:20 IST | Created: 16-03-2021 07:20 IST “Today I want to celebrate all our social workers, who continue to be a source of tremendous pride for the profession and our country. You’re a vital workforce,” Carmel Sepuloni said. Image Credit: Wikimedia "There are now more th...