Airlink co-founder and CEO Rodger Foster to step down

South African authorities recovered 60 dead miners and rescued 132 alive from a shuttered gold mine where they were working illegally, amidst a blockade that cut off supplies. The operation to extract all miners is ongoing, with potentially hundreds still underground. The incident highlights the challenges faced by illegal miners in South Africa, rooted in wealth inequality and a history of exploitative mining practices. Full Article

Outdoors offers a wonderful environment for fun and fulfilling activities that benefit your well-being, with options like birdwatching, urban hiking, outdoor padel, and horse riding. Birdwatching provides a rewarding experience by observing and learning about different bird species, while urban hiking combines fitness with city exploration. Outdoor padel, a popular racket sport, offers high-intensity fun in stunning locations, and horse riding allows for unique experiences in natural landscapes or coastal areas. Consider these outdoor activities...

In the CAF U17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT), JKT Queens secured top spot in Group A with a 10-0 win over City Lights FC, setting up a Tanzanian derby final against TDS Girls who finished first in Group B. Kenya Academy of Sports claimed second place in Group A, while Boni Consili Girls and Aigle Noir FC will battle to avoid the fifth-place play-off. The final will take place on Saturday at the Azam...

Customers in Duduza and Nigel are facing water supply interruptions, with Duduza experiencing a pump station outage due to an Eskom power failure and Nigel dealing with a burst pipe. Water tankers have been deployed to both areas, with Duduza providing estimated restoration times once known and Nigel expecting repairs to be completed by 18:00 today. Affected areas in Duduza include Tsakani extensions 19, 20, and 21, Langaville Ext 10, John Dube Village, and Roseview,...

The Tshwane Tourism Showcase, organized by the Tshwane Tourism Association, will be held on January 23rd at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, aiming to unite industry professionals and the public to showcase the diverse tourism offerings in the region. The event will feature exhibitor displays representing Tshwane's tourism and hospitality businesses, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions discussing tourism trends and strategies to promote Tshwane as a key destination for both local and international...

Ethiopia and Somalia have restored full diplomatic relations after President Mohamud's visit to Addis Ababa, where he met Prime Minister Ahmed to emphasize mutual trust and cooperation for regional stability. They committed to strengthening ties through full diplomatic representation, discussing trade improvement, security collaboration, and combating extremist groups. Tensions arose from Ethiopia's 2023 agreement with Somaliland, but both countries are moving towards normalization following a peace deal brokered by Turkish President Erdogan. Full Article