UK: Full-time chaplain appointed to support staff and volunteers
A commitment to caring for those on the frontline has led to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency appointing its first ever full-time chaplain. Source: GOV.UK
What you said: Zondo was right to criticise Sisulu
Acting chief justice Raymond Zondo’s rebuke of tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu sparked passionate debate this week, with TimesLIVE readers weighing in. Sisulu drew widespread backlash after penning an opinion piece recently in which she took…
Joint statement following the visit of COP26 President to Egypt
Download logo Following an open and constructive exchange of views on climate change issues, priorities, and areas for collaboration, in the follow-up to COP26 and in preparation for COP27, COP26 President Alok Sharma and COP27…
UK: Family mediation scheme to help thousands more parents
Extra funding triples investment into Government mediation scheme since launch last year 4,400 vouchers already used to resolve disputes such as those involving financial or contact arrangements for children 77 percent of cases reach whole…
Senegal captain Koulibaly, keeper Mendy return to training at Afcon
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly and first choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy returned to training at the weekend as they await a Covid-19 all-clear after missing their country’s opening two matches at the Africa Cup of Nations…
Horoscopes Jan. 16, 2022: Debbie Allen, put yourself and those you love first
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Max Joseph, 40; Richard T. Jones, 50; Debbie Allen, 72; John Carpenter, 74. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your life and what you aspire to accomplish, and implement the changes that will…
COP President visits Egypt and United Arab Emirates to build on momentum from COP26 for global climate action
Download logo COP President Alok Sharma visits Egypt and UAE, hosts of COP27 and COP28; frst in series of engagements between countries to build on momentum from COP26; expansion of initiative to support promising climate…
UK: COP President visits Egypt and United Arab Emirates to build on momentum from COP26 for global climate action
COP President Alok Sharma visits Egypt and UAE, hosts of COP27 and COP28 First in series of engagements between countries to build on momentum from COP26 Expansion of initiative to support promising climate projects also…
‘It became a bit of a cult’ — Phumzile Van Damme lifts the lid on her final months in the DA
“It became a bit of a cult” These are the words of former DA MP Phumzile Van Damme, who lifted the lid on her final few months in the party. Speaking on 702, Van Damme…
‘Change of culture’ needed in Downing Street says Conservative party Chairman
Conservative party Chairman Oliver Dowden has defended the prime minister this morning, insisting that there is no need for Mr Johnson to resign. Nonetheless, presented with a list of the parties that are currently understood…
Coronavirus – Rwanda: COVAX delivers its 1 billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose
Download logo On 15 January 2021, a shipment of 1.1 million COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda included the billionth dose supplied via COVAX. Together with our partners, COVAX is leading the largest vaccine procurement and supply…
Netball Proteas looking to bounce back against Australia in the Quad Series
The Spar Proteas will be looking for their first win of the 2022 Netball Quad Series when they take on Australia at the Copper Box Arena in London on Sunday afternoon (4pm). The South Africans…
Coronavirus – Zambia: COVID-19 Statistics Daily Status Update (15 January 2022)
1,333 new cases out of 6,768 tests (20% positive); 4,635 recoveries & sadly 8 deaths (MTSRIP). Vaccinated Dose 1: 8,980 Fully Vaccinated: 21,797 Booster Vaccinated: 497 Covid-19 Deaths: 4 Covid-19 Associated Deaths: 4 Total Active…
Novak Djokovic facing deportation from Australia after losing court appeal
Novak Djokovic was set to be deported from Australia after a court on Sunday dismissed his appeal against the government’s cancellation of his Australian visa on the grounds that his decision not to be vaccinated…
Beveridge’s legacy eight decades on
The historical context Amidst the emergency of World War Two, in 1942 the social reformer Sir William Beveridge proposed a wide-ranging bipartisan agenda for welfare reform that offered glimpses of a brighter domestic future for…