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Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa extends deadline for submissions on Local Government White Paper Review
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Honourable Velenkosini Hlabisa, has extended the deadline for submissions on the Discussion Document regarding the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government (WPLG)....
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane hosts Budget Vote Breakfast with National Skills Fund beneficiaries, 2 Jul
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, cordially invites members of the media to attend the Budget Vote Breakfast with National Skills Fund (NSF) Beneficiaries. This engagement forms part of the Department’s ongoing...
Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month
Brisith Columbia Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and...
Minister’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month
Brisith Columbia Attorney General
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month: “We are proud to proclaim – for the first time in our province’s history – July as Taiwanese Heritage Month in British...
Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month
British Columbia Government News
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month: “Each July, British Columbia marks Latin American Heritage Month – a time to honour the cultures, histories and...
Minister’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month
British Columbia Government News
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month: “We are proud to proclaim – for the first time in our province’s history – July as Taiwanese Heritage Month in British...
YES Communities Gives Back to Dallas-Fort Worth Charitable Organizations That Support At-Risk Children and Foster Kids
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Denver, CO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas -- Earlier this month, YES Communities had the opportunity to donate two $1,000 dollar checks to Hope Supply Co. and Foster Kids Charity. Both organizations provide support,...
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada Day
Prime Minister of Canada
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July 1, 2025
CANADA, July 1 - “One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on the idea that they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right, and so they became a new federation that’s now grown into our strong,...
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the 2025 SAF Day Combined Rededication Ceremony at Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, 1 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 1, 2025
Mr Kho Choon Keng, President, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Major-General Kelvin Fan, Chief of Air Force, Ladies and gentlemen, 1 It is a pleasure and an honour to be here to join all of you for SAF60 and to wish all of you a...
Minister Sisisi Tolashe leads National Youth Summit in Boksburg, 1 to 2 Jul
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
The youth of South Africa are affected by multiple socio-economic challenges which include, amongst others, poverty, unemployment, inequality, HIV/Aids chronic disease, substance abuse, teenage pregnancies, gender-based violence and other social...
Turkish Foreign Minister Calls for Expanded Trade Ties with UK
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed strong approval of his country’s growing partnership with the United Kingdom on Monday, calling for an even deeper expansion of their trade relations. Speaking at a press conference alongside...
Trump Urges Probe into Musk's Government Ties
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has proposed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) investigate Elon Musk, claiming the tech mogul has gained disproportionately from public funding. Trump’s remarks come as tensions rise between the...
E.e.r.s. Wins $200K Meta Grant to Enhance AI Public Service Chatbot for Multilingual Government Support
EIN Presswire
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July 1, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S.-based AI startup e.e.r.s. won a $200,000 Meta Llama Impact Grant to further develop the innovative artificial intelligence chatbot. This multilingual virtual assistant is...
Micromentor Launches as Independent Nonprofit Social Enterprise to Expand Global Access to Business Mentorship
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 1, 2025
Washington, D.C., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micromentor has officially launched as an independent nonprofit social enterprise after more than fifteen years within global development organisation Mercy Corps, positioning itself to scale its...
Minister Ronald Lamola: Multi-Stakeholder Round Table
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
Speech delivered by Minister Ronald Lamola at the Multi-Stakeholder Round Table, under the theme “Revitalising International Development Cooperation”, in Seville, Spain Minister Lamola, Speeches President Sanchez, Secretary-General Guterres, Prime...
Minister Patricia de Lille: Launch of G20 Tourism Hackathon
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille’s virtual remarks at the Launch of the G20 Tourism Hackathon at the University of the Western Cape Programme Directors Vice Chancellor of the University Members of the G20 Working Group Government and industry...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa: Garden Route Special Extended District Coordinating Forum
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
Setting the scene remarks by Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa at the Garden Route Special Extended District Coordinating Forum Programme Director Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Minister Anton...
Minister Thembi Simelane and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala hand over title deeds and brief media on plans and priorities, 1 to 2 Jul
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, and Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala will brief the media on Wednesday, 1 July 2025, about the Department's plans and priorities for the next few years under the theme “leveraging technologies...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa leads community outreach program in Soweto as part of build-up to G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group engagements
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
Today, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Honourable Velenkosini Hlabisa, led a community outreach program in Kliptown, Soweto, as part of the build-up to the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group...
Minister Pieter Groenewald briefs media on Correctional Service Dept Budget Vote, 1 Jul
South African Government
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July 1, 2025
Media briefing on the 2025 Budget Vote and one year of the Government of National Unity (GNU) The Minister of Correctional Services, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, cordially invites members of the media to attend a media briefing session following the...