December 2021

SA economy shrinks by 1.5% in the third quarter

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday.During this period, the trade, catering and accommodation industry decreased by 5.5%, contributing -0.7 of a p…

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African Union calls for rescinding of travel bans

The African Union (AU) has condemned and called for the lifting of travel bans on Southern African countries, most notably South Africa, following the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.The variant was detected and announced by South Africa’s…

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End vaccine apartheid, urges President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed grave disappointment at rich countries who have hoarded the much-needed COVID-19 vaccines.“The greed that they demonstrated is something that is quite disappointing indeed, particularly when they say they are our…

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Renew your car licence faster at the Post Office

Motorists can now significantly reduce transaction times for the renewal of motor vehicle licences at the Post Office by first registering on the National Traffic Information System (NATIS) website.According to The South African Post Office (SAPO), dri…

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The 4th International Workshop on GIS Technology and Application: 84 countries, 400 attendees

BEIJING, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “4th International Workshop on GIS Technology and Application” was held online from Nov 30 to Dec 2. Organized by SuperMap, a world-leading GIS platform software and service provider, and co-sponsored by the Chinese Society for Geodesy Photogrammetry and Cartography and FIG (International Federation of Surveyors), this workshop commenced in […]

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Anaqua and ASU Co., Ltd. Announce Strategic Partnership

Long-term partnership to provide Anaqua intellectual property management systems migration and support for clients in Japan TOKYO, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property management solutions, and ASU Co., Ltd. (ASU), one of the foremost companies in Japan providing support for IP management systems in Japan, today […]

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