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IOL News
28-05-2025
- IOL News
More suspects arrested in Northern Cape mental hospital corruption scandal
The accused appear in the Kimberley Magistrates' Court following their arrest in connection with the Northern Cape mental hospital corruption case. Additional suspects, including senior government officials and private consultants, appeared briefly in the Kimberley Magistrate's Court on Wednesday in connection with a long-running corruption case tied to the construction of a mental health hospital in the Northern Cape. Among those arrested were the former Head of the Department of Roads, Transport and Public Works, Motlalepule Elia Selemela, former acting HOD Ruth Palm, and former directors of Babereki Consulting Lorencia Crause, Louis Adriaab Van Niekerk, Edward Charles Petzer, and Moyahi Winston Modisa. The arrests, executed by the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team, followed J50 warrants issued in both Kimberley and Cape Town. The suspects face charges including contravention of the Public Finance Management Act, fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
Saba Yemen
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Press conference at Hodeidah Port
Hodeidah (Saba) – A press conference was held today at Hodeidah Port to review the extent of the damage to the ports as a result of the Zionist-American aggression targeting them over a period of ten months, and the efforts made to maintain maritime services. The conference, organized by the Red Sea Ports Corporation and attended by Minister of Transport and Public Works Mohammed Qahim, Hodeidah Governor Abdullah Otayfi, Undersecretary of the International Cooperation Sector at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mohammed Al-Mutawakkil, Deputy Governor Mohammed Halisi, and a joint UN delegation headed by Maria Rosaria Bruno, Director of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, addressed the direct and indirect losses incurred by the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Issa. Facebook Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Meeting chaired by Scholar Muftah discusses coordination aspects to complete emergency plan implementation
Sana'a - Saba: An expanded meeting chaired by the First Deputy Prime Minister, Scholar Mohammed Muftah, discussed on Wednesday aspects of coordination among various ministries and government agencies to complete the implementation of the emergency plan. The meeting, attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Services and Local Development Affairs, Mohammed Al-Madani; the Ministers of Transport and Public Works, Mohammed Qahim; Economy, Industry, and Investment, Engineer Muin Al-Maqari; Oil and Minerals, Dr. Abdullah Al-Amir; Electricity, Energy, and Water, Dr. Ali Saif; the Deputy Minister of Health and Environment, Dr. Nasher Al-Qaoud; the Technical Affairs Undersecretary of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Taha Zabbara; and several concerned officials, reviewed the progress of the emergency plan's implementation and the achievements made in this regard. During the meeting, the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of proceeding with the plan's implementation to address any emergencies through coordination and cooperation among all relevant parties, ensuring a swift response to carry out any required tasks. He noted that the emergency plan, adopted by all state institutions, is essential given the aggression, blockade, and targeting of Yemeni people's resources that the nation is facing. The meeting stressed the importance of integrating roles among all concerned parties and mobilizing all available resources to ensure full readiness for executing any emergency tasks. It underscored the necessity of working according to approved mechanisms that define the responsibilities of each entity to enhance and improve performance. For their part, the ministers and representatives of the agencies affirmed their commitment to harnessing all capabilities and keeping pace with the implementation of various required tasks , duties amid the aggression and blockade targeting the nation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Anti-Corruption & Transport ministries discuss irregularities & solutions
Sana'a - Saba: A meeting held on Wednesday in Sana'a, attended by Redhwan Mohammed Al-Mutawakel, Deputy Chairman of the Supreme National Anti-Corruption Authority, and Mohammed Qaheem, Minister of Transport and Public Works, discussed aspects of cooperation and coordination in combating corruption. The meeting reviewed a matrix outlining the most prominent irregularities within the ministry and its affiliated agencies, along with preventive measures to address them. The matrix was prepared by the Authority through its Corruption Prevention Department, based on reports, complaints, and case files under review. The Deputy Chairman of the Authority emphasized the commitment to seriously implementing the preventive measures outlined in the matrix to address irregularities, thereby enhancing corruption prevention within the ministry and its affiliated entities. This aligns with the directives of the leadership, the program of the Government of Change and Construction, and the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy. For his part, the Minister of Transport and Public Works affirmed the ministry's dedication to strengthening anti-corruption efforts and adhering to the measures outlined in the matrix prepared by the Authority, in line with the proposed solutions. He also highlighted the importance of the outcomes of the ongoing discussions between the two sides and the development of a phased implementation plan. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
13-05-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Red Sea Ports: Lifeline defies difficulties, continues to give
Hodeida - Saba: The Red Sea ports, foremost among them the port of Hodeida, are one of the most important pillars of economic and humanitarian resilience in Yemen. They have proven their worth and ability to continue operating despite the recent direct Zionist and American attacks that inflicted significant damage to their vital infrastructure. Despite the enormous challenges, the Red Sea ports have continued to operate efficiently, ensuring the flow of food, medicine, and petroleum products to millions of Yemenis across various governorates, amid the exceptional circumstances the country has been experiencing for years. Field reports indicate that the movement of ships receiving and unloading has not stopped, but rather has continued at an organized pace, thanks to the ongoing efforts of technical and administrative personnel, in addition to the emergency measures taken to ensure operational continuity. Minister of Transport and Public Works Mohammed Quhaim emphasized that Hodeida's ports constitute an advanced economic front, and that their workers play a significant role in serving the Yemeni people. He praised their high patriotic spirit and ability to overcome challenges with unwavering determination. He said, "Thanks be to God and the efforts of our men, the port provides its services with high efficiency, and work continues at an accelerating pace despite many obstacles." He emphasized that the Ministry of Transport and Public Works attaches utmost importance to strengthening the ports' capabilities and is working to provide the capabilities to improve their performance and sustain their services. For his part, Hodeida governor Abdullah Atifi considered what is happening at Hodeida's ports to be a comprehensive economic battle, in which workers face all forms of challenges with a sincere patriotic spirit. He pointed out that the local authorities are keen to support the efforts of the work in this vital artery, which represents a safety valve for the flow of goods and products needed by the local market. Governor Atfi explained that the remarkable resilience shown by the port's workforce reflects a high level of awareness of responsibility and confirms that the people of Hodeida have been, and continue to be, at the forefront of protecting the country's resources and asserting their presence in the battle for economic sovereignty. The ongoing field visits by the Ministers of Transport and Oil, as well as the Governor, are not only a means of continuous monitoring of the ports, but have also become tools for implementation and close observation to address challenges from the field, not from the offices. Chairman of the Red Sea Ports Corporation Zaid al-Washli indicated that work at the port is proceeding at a rapid pace around the clock, and that berth schedules and unloading programs have not been affected despite the damage. He noted that technical and engineering personnel began inventory and remediation work from the first moments. He stated that the technical teams succeeded in implementing immediate measures to ensure the continuity of operations without disruption, which has strengthened the confidence of port customers and contributed to maintaining its position as a vital receiving center for essential goods. The emergency operations plan at the ports of Hodeida and Ras Issa is being implemented in parallel with the continued reception of ships, reflecting a state of discipline, commitment, and preparedness rarely seen in an operating environment under the pressure of repeated attacks. The significance of this achievement is further reinforced by the continued normal berths of foreign commercial vessels at the two ports, reflecting the growing confidence of international shipping companies in the Red Sea Ports Corporation's ability to operate efficiently despite the challenges they face. The importance of the ports is not limited to commercial aspects; they also represent a national, economic, and humanitarian front. Their continued operation, despite harsh conditions, is a true embodiment of the resilience and determination of the Yemeni people. Despite the direct targeting of docks and equipment in a flagrant violation of international law, the scene on the ground reflects a national will that has transformed the damage into an opportunity for progress and construction, not a state of stagnation or collapse. In this context, the relevant authorities are documenting the violations suffered by the ports, in parallel with developing strategic plans to enhance their operational capabilities and expand their capacity, particularly at Ras Isa Port, in anticipation of any emergency that threatens global supply lines. Red Sea ports play a crucial humanitarian role, as they are the sole gateway for goods and essential materials into Yemen, giving every achievement there both a national and humanitarian dimension. While the ports have withstood aggression and targeting, the secret of this resilience lies not in concrete or equipment, but in the people working on the ground, working day and night to keep this vital artery open. What is happening today in the Red Sea ports is a clear message to the world that, despite the wounds, Yemen remains capable of protecting its vital waterways, defending its sovereignty, and meeting the needs of its people with all its will and steadfastness. 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