* The Treaty of Mudros ended Ottoman participation in World War I and effectively — if not legally—marked the dissolution of a once mighty empire. From its ruins, the victors of the First World War attempted to use the post-war peace negotiations to create a new, more unpredictable entity: the modern Middle East. It was… Continue reading Ottomans – Arabs – Palestine – Israel – England – France
Kategorie: Wêreld & globalisme / World & globalism
Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ)
* Earthlife Africa Johannesburg, along with a number of community and other partners submitted their concerns on 17 March 2021 to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, and the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fishing – regarding the proposed Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo Province. * Hierdie gaan nie voedsel op die… Continue reading Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ)
China in Africa
*Lees en kyk maar self na video's wat in Afrika aangaan rakende die Chinese se dieperliggende betrokkenheid. Ook in Suid-Afrika gaan dinge nie ongesiens verby met al hul "projekte" wat hier plaasvind nie. Tot die Chinese taal word eerder voorgehou om veral in skole te leer. Kennis is mag, maar is die mag oor ons… Continue reading China in Africa
Sukhoi Superjet 100 – Africa – SA
The company was established by entrepreneur Clarence Andrea Steyn, who laid out the plan in an interview with Aero Telegraph. Skylink Airways aims to fill a vacuum left by South African Airways (SAA) and become the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) operator in Africa. * According to the founder, the airline already found potential investors… Continue reading Sukhoi Superjet 100 – Africa – SA
Novichok – Russia – Rink
Heelwat kommuniste, of meeste altans, sal weet watse tipe gif Novichok is. Gedurende Januarie 2020 word in 'n artikel vermeld dat 'n Russiese biochemikus wat die berugte senuwee-agent Novichok ontwikkel het, sy nuutste uitvinding aangekondig het - 'n veel welwillender medisyne om COVID-19 te beveg. Hoe betroubaar kan dit wees? Aan die begin in… Continue reading Novichok – Russia – Rink
Novichok poison – gif
Om iemand met opset te vergiftig om 'n lewe te beïndig, is moord en so iemand wat dit doen, moet van moord aangekla word. Chemiese oorlogvoering en vergiftiging is deel van sekere gifstowwe. In Suid-Afrika ervaar veral blankes die hel van martelings, kapmesse, swaar ysters en outomatiese gewere waarmee hul aangeval word, op plase en… Continue reading Novichok poison – gif
Rich and elite – Ryk en bevoorreg
Afgesien van heelwat miljoenêrs en biljoenêrs wat na 1994 ontstaan het, is daar diegene wat nog meer ryker is, wat opgang gemaak het in 27 jaar. Heelwat kom nie slegs uit die blanke volk soos wat beweer word nie. (Nie net blanke kapitaal nie). Die rykes bevat alle rasse. Indien na die agtergrond, vanne sowel… Continue reading Rich and elite – Ryk en bevoorreg
India
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its hill stations like Shimla, Manali etc. However, there are many historic and old monuments in Himachal Pradesh which adds to its scenic beauty. Apart from the hills and the views from its hill stations the monuments in Himachal Pradesh form an important part of the Indian history and culture,… Continue reading India
ANC en EFF rewolusie oor slawerny
*Uitsprake na 1994 deur diegene in beheer, verskeie swart leiers wat opstokende toesprake maak dat hul slawe is, en tog bestaan dit nie in Suid-Afrika nie. Weet hul ooit wat 'n slaaf is en wat hul gedoen het? Die opinie word gehuldig dat die woord "slaaf" (slawerny) gebruik word as opstookmateriaal in die hedendaagse werksplekke,… Continue reading ANC en EFF rewolusie oor slawerny
Montenegro (and China)
Situated on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe, Montenegro is known for its magnificent and unparalleled natural beauty. Emerging as a sovereign state in 2006, Montenegro is a member of NATO, uses the euro as its currency, and is an official candidate country for EU membership. * Het nog 'n klein landjie hul hande heeltemal… Continue reading Montenegro (and China)
Ancient kingdoms Western Africa
* The Sahel region of Africa is a 3,860-kilometre arc-like land mass lying to the immediate south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the breadth of the African continent. Sahel stretches from Senegal on the Atlantic coast, through parts of Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Sudan to… Continue reading Ancient kingdoms Western Africa
DRC – minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has large reserves of cobalt, gold, gems, copper, timber, and uranium. However, the most valuable resource that the DRC possess is its large reserve of diamonds. Diamonds essentially serve as a pillar to the DRC's struggling economy. * The Town of Beni Beni lies within the North Kivu region… Continue reading DRC – minerals
Farmers Frost damage in France
Late frosts throughout France are feared to have caused damage to vineyards, orchards and crops with producers trying to counter the sudden drop in temperatures with a wide range of protections including candles, water sprays and even helicopters. As die koue skielik kom afpak en dis nie verwag nie, moet 'n boer altyd 'n plan maak. Vir diere… Continue reading Farmers Frost damage in France
Terrorism in Mozambique
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies reported in January 2021 that there was a 43-percent spike in militant Islamist group violence in Africa in 2020. The 4,958 reported events linked to these groups represents a record level of violence, continuing an upward pattern seen since 2016. Reported fatalities linked to African militant Islamist groups… Continue reading Terrorism in Mozambique
Battles of Verdun, Somme, Arras and Hindenburg Line
The Battle of Verdun, 21 February to 15 December 1916, became the longest battle in modern history. It was originally planned by the German Chief of General Staff, Erich von Falkenhayn to secure victory for Germany on the Western Front. The aim was to crush the French army before the Allies grew in strength through… Continue reading Battles of Verdun, Somme, Arras and Hindenburg Line
Land – Palma in Mozambique
Land rights in Mozambique are regulated by a peculiar system. Land is owned by the State, which concedes the rights to use it, based on development projects (commercial, residential, industrial etc..): land usage rights can be bought, land cannot. Several legal instruments regulate land usage rights in Mozambique. The general legal framework is given… Continue reading Land – Palma in Mozambique
Total – Mozambique
Following the discovery of important quantities of natural gas in the Rovuma Basin off the coast of Northern Mozambique in 2010 and a $20 billion final investment decision in June 2019, the Total-led Mozambique LNG project is moving forward at pace. *Land in MozambiqueLand - Palma in Mozambique * Reported on 5 April 2021 that… Continue reading Total – Mozambique
Kalahari desert – Tsodilo Hills (San)
The Tsodilo Hills are still a sacred place for the local San people, who call them the "Mountains of the Gods" and the "Rock that Whispers". The San people - known as Basarwa or Bushmen in Botswana - are know to be Southern Africa's indigenous population. San guides who lead archaeologists to the Tsodilo… Continue reading Kalahari desert – Tsodilo Hills (San)
British concentration camps – ABW (Rudie Rousseau)
Daar is heelwat onbeantwoorde vrae oor die Britse konsentrasiekampe wat deur die Britse koloniale regering destyds geskep het spesifiek vir die Boere, die vroue en kinders veral tydens die twee Anglo Boere oorloë. Hieragter skuil beslis meer as wat ons tans weet en kennis dra. Nie lank nadat hul die onafhanklike gebiede geannekseer het,… Continue reading British concentration camps – ABW (Rudie Rousseau)
Johannesburg – Egoli-Goud – Witwatersrand
Die natuurskoon rondom ons, veral die boomryke areas, is vir dekades en selfs eeue aangeplant wat verder onderhou word met durf en deursettingsvermoë. Nie almal kan dit bekostig nie, maar bome vra nie baie nie, net liefde en aandag. Bome spring nie vanself in die grond en groei nie. Daar is sommige areas wat dit… Continue reading Johannesburg – Egoli-Goud – Witwatersrand
















