Ben Simon

Daniel Ben-Simon is an Israeli journalist and politician, who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 2009 and 2013.

Netanyahu claims Israel election win despite corruption charges

Article Ben Simon - 3 Mar 2020

Monday's election left the veteran right-winger in prime position to form a government and end a year of political deadlock, after similar votes in April and September proved inconclusive

UN probe accuses Israel of possible crimes against humanity

Article Ben Simon - 28 Feb 2019

UN probe says there is evidence Israel committed crimes against humanity in responding to last year's protests in Gaza

Semenya arrives at sports court for gender row challenge

Article Ben Simon - 18 Feb 2019

The South African government says the rules set out by IAAF, specifically target Semenya and has called them a "gross violation" of her human rights

Mining giant Glencore facing US corruption probe

Article Ben Simon - 3 Jul 2018

The Swiss-based corporation said it was being probed by the US in a corruption investigation linked to its business in Nigeria, Venezuela and the DRC

Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics over doping

Article Eric Bernaudeau & Ben Simon - 6 Dec 2017

The sanction was the toughest ever levelled by the IOC for drug cheating and came just 65 days ahead of the Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Tension mounts over Uganda poll outcome

Article Ben Simon - 19 Feb 2011

Ugandan officials scrambled to tally votes after a calm election gave way to tensions with both Yoweri Museveni and his rival predicting victory.

New-found oil set to change Uganda’s economy

Article Ben Simon - 14 Feb 2011

Whoever wins this week's presidential election in Uganda will have to manage national reserves of 2,5-billion barrels of oil.

Leaders set deadline to solve Côte d’Ivoire crisis

Africa Ben Simon - 1 Feb 2011

African leaders set a one-month deadline to solve Côte d'Ivoire's political crisis as they wound up a summit on Monday.

African turmoil casts pall over AU summit

Article Ben Simon - 31 Jan 2011

African leaders said on Monday that Sudan and Somalia had not been forgotten at their annual summit, overshadowed by the crisis in Egypt.

Uganda charges 32 over World Cup bombings

Article Ben Simon - 18 Aug 2010

Uganda has charged 32 people in connection with the July 11 bomb attacks in Kampala, which killed 76 people as they watched the Soccer World Cup.

At least 33 drown in Uganda lake accident

Article Ben Simon - 2 Aug 2010

An overloaded boat capsized on the Ugandan side of Lake Albert overnight, killing at least 33 people, police said on Monday.

African leaders turn attention to terror threat

Africa Ben Simon - 26 Jul 2010

African leaders met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss boosting the African Union's force in Somalia.

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Introducing the new CSIR strategy and identity

special reports - 30 Oct 2020

This will guide the research, development and innovation organisation in its pursuit to conduct research that enables a capable state

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Itec serves up high-tech integrated surveillance system for family food company

special reports - 27 Oct 2020

The system includes facial recognition software and a thermal screening solution that will provide instant temperature screening of all employees

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest