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“Too many young people are vaping, which is why we’re making a number of moves to stop that happening,” Ayesha Verrall said.

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Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women’s 2022 stocktake of public sector boards and committees shows for the third year in a row, there is equal gender representation on public sector boards.

The agreement was signed following official talks at the Union Buildings in Tshwane, where President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa on a State visit.

“As we confront our own energy challenges, we are keen to discuss best practice, technology transfer and investment potential in this sector,” President Ramaphosa said.

Apart from Pakistan, the other countries in the list are Nigeria, Bangladesh, Algeria and Lebanon

According to the President, low revenue collection in municipalities stymies the ability of municipalities to implement projects and programmes, and must be addressed urgently.

Mokoena, appointed by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, succeeds the outgoing Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba.

The gathering is a precursor of the BRICS Summit to be held in August, with South Africa to host fellow members Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Minister Jackson also announced $24.45m for new He Poutama Rangatahi programmes across Aotearoa that will help rangatahi aged 15 – 24 who aren’t employed, studying or training, to find jobs.