Post Office on the brink of collapse

Post Office on the brink of collapse

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has dismissed as “premature” a move by the South African Post Office’s business rescue practitioners to file for the liquidation of the embattled state-owned company, saying ongoing discussions between his department and national treasury are focused on finding a way forward. In a statement issued late Friday, Malatsi said his office…

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Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help

Africa: Can African Penguins Be Brought Back From the Brink? Better Designed No-Fishing Zones Could Help

South Africa is home to 88% of the world’s colonies of African penguins (Spheniscus demersus). The species is classified as Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This means there is a high risk the birds could go extinct in the wild following rapid population declines. This species was once abundant along…

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