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Medical Tourism Market Size Projected to Expand USD 186.27 Bn at 16.12% CAGR by 2034
Ottawa, Aug. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global medical tourism market size was valued at USD 41.79 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 186.27 billion by 2034, a study published by Towards Healthcare a sister firm of Precedence...

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Special court seating to mark retirement of Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya Former President Thabo Mbeki Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, our celebrant Bhungane Current Justices of the Constitutional Court and former Justices of the Constitutional Court President of the Supreme...

S-African representative states Gaza crisis ‘unquestionably a genocide’
(MENAFN) The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza constitutes “unquestionably a genocide,” according to Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Ministry of International Relations. Speaking to RT, Phiri highlighted the severity of the...

Humidity Sensor Market 2025 Trends: Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2020 to 2027, Claims AMR
By region, Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the Humidity Sensor Market , garnering a major share during the forecast period. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As per the report published by Allied Market...

South Africa Labels Gaza Crisis as Genocide
(MENAFN) The ongoing turmoil in Gaza is “unquestionably a genocide,” according to a news agency, quoting Chrispin Phiri, spokesperson for South Africa’s Minister of International Relations. He referenced the severity of the humanitarian disaster...

South African President Suspends Police Minister
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate suspension following serious allegations that he collaborated with a criminal syndicate and interfered with investigations into politically...

South African Police Minister Gets Suspended
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the significant step of suspending the country’s Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, following claims that he colluded with a criminal organization and interfered with probes into...

S. African Leader gets suspended over claims of criminal network
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following serious accusations of colluding with a criminal syndicate and obstructing investigations into political assassinations, according to reports....

Random Shooting in South Africa's Pretoria Kills Five
(MENAFN) Five people were shot dead and three others wounded in a brutal attack at a tavern in Olievenhoutbosch, Pretoria, late Friday night, according to police in Gauteng Province. The victims, including two women and three men, were killed in a...

2025 PVC Packaging Film Market Growth Driven by Recyclable Solutions and Consumer Safety Focus
Ottawa, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global polyvinyl chloride packaging film market size stood at USD 14.06 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 17.48 Billion by 2034, according to a study published by Towards Packaging, a...

S-Africa’s vice president speaks AI hazards with Russian youth
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile advised Russian students to approach artificial intelligence with caution to ensure it does not suppress their creativity or cultural identity. Speaking at a youth workshop hosted by Russia’s...

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile: South Africa - China Investment Forum
Programme Director, Mr Lester Bouah; Ministers and Deputy Ministers; Mr Wang Shaodan, Chairman of the China-Africa Development Fund; Business leaders; Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentleman, It is a great honour to address you today at the...

Valeura Energy Inc.: Strategic Farm-in Agreement with PTTEP
SINGAPORE, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, OTCQX:VLERF) ("Valeura" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Farm-in Agreement with PTT Exploration and Production Plc ("PTTEP"), through its...

South Africa Pursues Deeper Partnership with China
(MENAFN) South Africa is set to deepen its partnership with China as a senior delegation prepares to participate in the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the presidency announced on Sunday. Deputy President Paul Mashatile,...

PV Hardware to Supply Solar Trackers for AMEA Power’s 139 MW Doornhoek Project in South Africa
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PV Hardware (PVH) proudly announces its role as the supplier of the state-of-the-art AxoneDuo Infinity solar trackers for the 139 MW Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic Project in South Africa....

S-Africa states HIV reaction won’t falter despite US funding cuts
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the country’s leading HIV/AIDS program will continue to operate despite the withdrawal of funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) earlier this...

Premier Oscar Mabuyane on processes to avert punitive US tariffs
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government (ECPG) is cautiously optimistic that the ongoing engagement between His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, and his United States of America (USA) counterpart, President Donald Trump, will lead to...

South Africa Confirms Commitment to HIV/AIDS
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the nation’s leading HIV/AIDS initiative “will not collapse” despite the cessation of financial support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar)...

ASP Isotopes Inc. Announces Updates on the Progress of Commercial Production at its Three Enrichment Facilities in South Africa
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASP Isotopes Inc. NASDAQ: ASPI ("ASP Isotopes” or the “Company”), an advanced materials company dedicated to the development of technology and processes for the production of isotopes for use in...

ANC supports suspension of S-African law enforcement minister
(MENAFN) The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed its support for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave amid serious misconduct allegations, calling the move “courageous and...