Trade Minister Parks Tau has revealed that the National Gambling Policy Council (NGPC) is fast-tracking the development of a comprehensive new Bill designed to address escalating gambling challenges in South Africa, with a specific focus on the booming online gambling sector. Responding to parliamentary questions from RISE Mzansi MP Makashule Gana regarding the widespread prevalence…
One year after President Donald Trump signed his core domestic policy package into law, student loan borrowers are bracing for a major overhaul of the federal lending system that will begin this week. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Many were already struggling when the…
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bill Cassidy that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 28, 2026. This interview was conducted on June 25, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: So, Senator, as I understand it, the Vice President and Special Envoy Witkoff gave you a special briefing in…
Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications & digital technologies has invited written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, opening the public phase of a legislative process that could reshape how spectrum, roaming and wholesale access are regulated in South Africa. Interested parties have until 4pm on Friday, 21 August 2026 to make written submissions. Those…
The Microsoft co-founder spent hours talking to lawmakers behind closed doors, where he also said Epstein used his marital infidelities to pressure him.
WASHINGTON — The House passed bipartisan legislation Thursday that clashes with the Trump administration by providing new aid to Ukraine while also imposing sanctions against Russia. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 226-195 vote included support for the bill from 18 Republicans, who joined all…
Discover moreAfrica Travel GuideCyber Security ServicesZimbabwe News SubscriptionIOL South Africa’s Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has moved to tighten control over the employment of foreign nationals in the country through proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act. The draft Employment Services Amendment Bill, which has been gazetted for introduction in Parliament, will allow the…
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s advocacy for vaccines and his résumé as a doctor have defined his political career. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Now, those credentials are putting his Senate future in peril as Cassidy, R-La., prepares for the most difficult primary of his life Saturday….
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump’s immigration crackdown.
France’s lower house has overwhelmingly approved a bill to ease the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era, paving the way to address restitution requests from countries including Mali, Algeria and Benin. French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their…
