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Maroc
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- Business
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Morocco, UNECA Discuss Future African Economic Events in Addis Ababa
Morocco's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Mohamed Arrouchi held talks on Monday in Addis Ababa with a delegation from the UNECA led by Deputy Executive Secretary Antonio Pedro. This meeting took place within the framework of the Kingdom's presidency of the Bureau of the Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (CoM). It also forms part of the ongoing consultations between the Moroccan CoM Presidency and UNECA bodies, aimed at coordinating preparations for upcoming continental events. On this occasion, Arrouchi reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to continuing its efforts in favor of concerted African action, based on the principles of solidarity, efficiency, and results. It is worth recalling that Morocco was unanimously elected last March to the presidency of the 57th session of the UNECA and the CoM, an election that reflects the confidence of member states in the Kingdom's leadership and its commitment to dynamic and inclusive economic governance in Africa. MAP: 01 July 2025
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Caring for a cleaner Mbombela
The We Care 4 Nelspruit team continues to ensure everyone is proud of the city. Its founder, Pr TJ Maré, had surgery on the hand he injured quite severely while performing his duties. Despite this, he remains determined to continue his work with his team on the ground. 'I sustained a serious injury when I fell while I was working in February. I had two operations, but am fine now and the team is doing their best to keep the city clean while I am ensuring there are no further complications after surgery,' he said. Maré said We Care 4 Nelspruit is a team effort involving the entire community. ALSO READ: We Care 4 Nelspruit tackles abortion posters Relying on donations, they assist the City of Mbombela (CoM) where they can, to help keep Mbombela clean. The organisation, a registered NPO, regularly cleans the parks and streets, public spaces and entrances across the city. Their efforts are part of an ongoing campaign to ensure the city attracts investors and tourists. Maré and his team operate without any financial assistance from local government. Various sponsors and community donations ensure there is money for fuel and plastic bags. Businesses provide the necessary tools to keep Mbombela clean and Maré's teams provide their time and services for free. ALSO READ: We Care 4 Nelspruit come to City of Mbomela's aid again Major roads such as Dr Enos Mabuza Drive, KaMagugu Road and the R38 are regularly cleaned, the grass is cut and chemical treatment is used to control unwanted plants. All this is done in an effort to make Mbombela a clean and safe city to live in, not only for visitors, but its residents as well. He also thanked the CoM for its Service Delivery Drive, which he says is yielding positive results, as many public parks and sidewalks are being cleaned. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
Residents fed up with lack of by-law enforcement by City of Mbombela
Residents fed up with lack of by-law enforcement by City of Mbombela Residents and business owners are gatvol with the City of Mbombela's (CoM) inability to enforce by-laws. Illegal dumping is ongoing and cars are still being repaired on the sides of residential and industrial streets. According to residents, these issues have been raised with the municipality on various occasions but no action has been taken. Despite the CoM's claim that illegal dumping has stopped, it is still a major problem in Mbombela, White River and on the R538. According to a White River ward councillor, Rowan Torr, vehicles are still being repaired on roadsides, especially on Peter Graham and Theo Kleynhans streets. 'The streets are a mess because of spilled oil and littering. It is illegal and the municipality knows it but does nothing,' Torr said. ALSO READ: City of Mbombela tackles Gatvol issues, but it's 'not a one-day job' Car repairs on Stinkhout Crescent in Mbombela have left the area congested and covered with oil. Delivery vehicles, customers and staff of businesses in the area struggle to access their premises as gates are blocked by these cars. Despite the Service Delivery Drive, during which some of these cars on Anderson Street were impounded, most street mechanics have returned and the situation continues. Illegal dumping is still a major problem around Mbombela Stadium, the government village, the KaNyamazane Road, Andrew Street and various other areas. Some residents have taken it upon themselves to clear garbage that is dumped near their homes. The CoM's municipal manager, Wiseman Khumalo, dismissed allegations that municipal by-laws are not effective. ALSO READ: Unkempt pavements and parks leave Mbombela residents gatvol 'Illegal dumping occurs despite designated dumping areas being provided by the municipality. In the areas where we collect waste, such as Mbombela and White River, people illegally dump their garbage on the street. We have placed skips in rural areas which are cleaned on a weekly basis. These are not used, yet people blame the municipality. We do clean up and place signs that say 'No dumping',' he stressed. Concerning the vehicles being repaired on the streets, he said: 'People should stop taking their cars to the street mechanics and rather take them to registered workshops. We attend to the streets where people are fixing cars, but we need members of the public to work with us and this will stop.' He said people must report all these matters to the municipality and they will be attended to. Many residents claim to have reported the matters to the CoM, including sending photos of vehicle registration numbers of persons breaking the by-laws, but no action has resulted. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
City of Mbombela tackles Gatvol issues, but it's ‘not a one-day job'
While most residents are still gatvol with the City of Mbombela's (CoM) service delivery, some issues have been addressed. The Service Delivery Drive (SDD) was introduced to accelerate the services backlog in the CoM's wards. In Mbombela, residents in certain areas are still waiting for the grass on the roadsides to be cut, the public parks to be cleaned and the trees to be pruned. The CoM's mayor, Sibongile Makushe-Mazibuko, said they have started working in the affected areas in parts of Mbombela. The grass had been cut and some parks cleaned. 'I must emphasise that the CoM has 45 wards to look after and they all need attention. However, we noted the Gatvol outcry and our officials are attending to issues. It's not going to be a one-day job, but we are going to get to every affected area,' she said. ALSO READ: Unkempt pavements and parks leave Mbombela residents gatvol The SDD is currently in Matsulu after completing the work in KaNyamanzane, where municipal workers were held hostage by residents who were demanding a paved road. 'They were released after the police intervention. It shows all wards want to be serviced with our limited resources. All we ask from our people is that they are patient with us. Continue to report issues and they will be attended to,' she said. ALSO READ: Gatvol kick-starts City of Mbombela's Service Delivery Drive Motorists in Mbombela demand the CoM keeps its promises to repair the potholes near Lowveld High School, in front of Laerskool Bergland, and in Sering and Bosch streets, Koraalboom Avenue and parts of Dr Enos Mabuza Drive. These were reported before the SDD and still nothing had been done. Despite changing fittings, streetlights on most key roads are still not working. This includes traffic lights on Anderson Street that have been off for more than a year now. Makushe-Mazibuko reiterated that all the grievances would be addressed if reported to the municipality through the right channels. As always, no timeline was given for when the work would be done and a lack of funds was blamed. She also said its not like the municipality is not delivering any service and the little that it is doing should be appreciated. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
09-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Unkempt pavements and parks leave Mbombela residents gatvol
Residents are still gatvol with the City of Mbombela's (CoM) inability to deliver on their promised Service Delivery Drive (SDD). Overgrown public parks and pavements, unpruned trees and unkempt grass have still not been attended to. Litter is also a major problem and residents fear criminal attacks will increase as a result of uncleared vegetation. Residents of Wilger, Palm, Alibama, Delta and Wolfaard streets, as well as those residing in certain sections of Dr Enos Mabuza Drive, complained that the CoM is ignoring their repeated requests for service delivery. ALSO READ: Local news City of Mbombela in hot water for alleged corruption Despite paying rates and taxes, residents are now banding together to clean their streets themselves. The unused area at the cemetery has deteriorated even further than ever before. Homeless people have moved in, making fires and leaving loads of litter behind. The park at the top of Polvy Street has become dangerous, with people consuming alcohol there and dumping the empty bottles. Despite these complaints, the CoM's municipal manager, Wiseman Khumalo, insists that litter removal, tree pruning and grass clearing are ongoing. ALSO READ: Gatvol kick-starts City of Mbombela's Service Delivery Drive 'Our municipality is servicing 45 wards, some without roads or water. We are aware that the residents complain because they are paying their taxes and rates. We are doing our best to attend to all with limited resources.' He also reiterated that the SDD is accelerating services and all wards are prioritised. According to him streetlights are being repaired and potholes are going to be attended to. 'Grass will not stop growing, but will be attended to. The litter its beyond our control because we have placed dustbins in hotspot areas, but people are ignoring them. We take responsibility to collect them. Our community members need to come on board and stop littering. I must admit that we have been slow in pruning trees, but we are now attending to them. People need to understand that we serve many, not only those in Mbombela. All we ask from residents is to be patient with us,' he said. Khumalo encouraged the CoM's residents to use available platforms to submit their complaints. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
