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11+ min ago (37+ words) Seven justices of the High Court of Justice unanimously rule that the government's decisions to change the dismissal mechanism and to dismiss Baharav-Miara are null and void. High Court of Justice unanimously overturns AG dismissal...

23+ min ago (421+ words) Home " Cape Town drivers get a long-awaited change at licence centres Cape Town is rolling out a new computerised learner's licence testing system across its driving licence centres this month. Learner's licence tests in Cape Town are set to enter the digital era as the City begins rolling out a new Computerised Learner's Licence Testing (CLLT) system across its Driving Licence Testing Centres. The system, implemented in partnership with the Road Traffic Management Corporation and the Western Cape Government, will replace the current manual, booklet-based learner's licence test with a fully digital process completed on touchscreen devices. According to the City, installation has already been completed at four centres: Brackenfell, Elsies River, Joe Gqabi and Lingelethu West. The system will officially go live at the Brackenfell and Elsies River DLTCs on Monday, 15 December 2025. The City said launch dates for the…...

25+ min ago (179+ words) The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed its appeal for stable and predictable mining policies, stressing that long-term investment and sustainable growth in the sector hinge on policy consistency. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is permitted. - You grant GhanaWeb the right to publish and use your content. - You allow GhanaWeb to communicate with you using the info you provide. - GhanaWeb reserves the right to reject/remove your content without explanation. - No, I reject the terms for becoming a GhanaWeb member. Yes, I accept the terms for becoming a GhanaWeb member. Business News of Sunday, 14 December 2025 Chamber of Mines reiterates call for policy consistency in mining sector The Ghana Chamber of Mines has renewed its appeal for stable and predictable mining policies, stressing that long-term investment and…...

26+ min ago (366+ words) Home " Traffic officers adopt zero-tolerance stance towards BRIBERY The Road Traffic Management Corporation has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for bribing traffic officers this festive season. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for allegedly attempting to bribe traffic officers since the start of the festive season. In a statement, the RTMC praised traffic officers for their firm stance against corruption, saying it was encouraged by the "courage" shown in dealing decisively with bribery attempts. "This is a new and refreshing attitude which shows a determination by traffic officers to adopt a zero-tolerance approach in cleaning up their image and enforcing the law without favour," the RTMC said. The corporation added that the no-nonsense approach by officers is expected to contribute to safer roads during the busy holiday period. "The RTMC is pleased…...

48+ min ago (609+ words) Home " Cape Town to spend R180 million on security wall near airport The City of Cape Town has announced plans to invest R180 million in the construction of a security wall along sections of the N2 highway, particularly near Cape Town International Airport, in a bid to curb violent crime targeting motorists. The move comes amid growing concern over smash-and-grab attacks, stone-throwing incidents and other violent crimes along the busy route, which links the airport to the city and surrounding areas. Public pressure for stronger safety measures has intensified following several high-profile incidents, including the murder of Karin van Aardt, a retired teacher who was fatally stabbed during a smash-and-grab attack while travelling on the N2 with her husband. Although the N2 is a national road managed by SANRAL and provincial authorities, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has pushed for the city to intervene. According…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (161+ words) Key Bird Species and Families Best Regions for Birding Netherlands map with key locations for birding Second bonus: Weerribben. I have not been to the Weerribben for birding, but the eBird list is impressive. The park is very good for Savi's Warbler (seen several while pushing a pram " the most non-birding activity possible) and Eurasian Bittern. For a one-day trip, arrive at Schiphol and take the train to Lelystad. Get yourself an OV-fiets and ride southwest to the Oostvaardersplassen. Discover there's too much to see, too little time and decide to miss your plane and stay another day. If you are smart, you reserve at least a week. Here are some ideas, but do not be restricted to these choices only. For identification, you will need the Collins Bird Guide. That's it. Peter is a regular contributor to 10,000 Birds. He…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (425+ words) National Increasing number of deadbeat parents penalized Published : Dec. 14, 2025 - 16:59:25 237 face punishments including overseas travel and driving ban The South Korean government said Sunday it has finalized 283 administrative sanctions against 237 individuals who failed to pay their portion of child-rearing expenses. According to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, 134 were slapped with an overseas travel ban, 81 had their driver's license revoked, and 68 had their names and information posted by authorities. The individuals were found to owe an average of 46 million won ($31,200) per person, with one person accused of owing 344.3 million won. The latest decision was made during the 48th meeting of the deliberation committee for child-rearing payment under the Gender Equality Ministry, marking its eighth such meeting this year. A total of 1,389 administrative sanctions were imposed this year, up 46.7 percent compared to last year. The increase is widely attributed to recent changes…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (406+ words) Home " Strand seawall project to affect roads this festive season The City of Cape Town has advised visitors to the Strand beachfront of a safety-related beach closure and traffic changes over the holidays. The City of Cape has announced that Beach Road will be affected over the upcoming festive season while construction continues on the Strand seawall project. The impacted area, Mosterd's Bay, located between the Strand swimming pool and Norman Road, will be closed from 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. According to the City, the measure is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of both residents and holidaymakers during a busy period. Construction is currently underway on phase two of the Strand seawall project, with work progressing well, the City says. Contractors will remain on site until 19 December before breaking for the annual builders' holiday, and will resume work on…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (256+ words) Mumbai, Dec 14 (PTI) Ahead of the release of vultures in Maharashtra's Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR), the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has conducted a workshop to sensitise forest staff and other personnel on the bird conservation and post-release management. As part of the reintroduction programme, 15 long-billed vultures were brought from Pinjore in Haryana in April 2025 and housed in a pre-release facility in Melghat (in Amravati district). The birds have undergone training over the past eight months to feed independently and acclimatise to local environmental conditions and are expected to be released in the reserve soon, a BNHS release said. A workshop, titled "Bringing Back the Apex Scavenger', was organised jointly by BNHS and the state forest department on December 12 at Shahanur in Akot wildlife division of Akola district to sensitise veterinarians, forest staff and field personnel about vulture conservation and…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (647+ words) The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has initiated crucial steps towards reviving the vulture population in Maharashtra's Melghat Tiger Reserve. Ahead of releasing these important birds into their natural habitat, BNHS held a workshop to educate and prepare forest personnel and related experts on vulture conservation and the measures needed post-release. Reviving the Apex Scavenger: Vulture Conservation Sparks Hope in Melghat The Bombay Natural History Society conducted a workshop in Maharashtra's Melghat Tiger Reserve to prepare for the release of rehabilitated vultures. The program, featuring 15 long-billed vultures from Haryana, aims to boost conservation efforts and educate forest staff on post-release strategies and vulture management techniques. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has initiated crucial steps towards reviving the vulture population in Maharashtra's Melghat Tiger Reserve. Ahead of releasing these important birds into their natural habitat, BNHS held a workshop to…...