By Associated Press – Originally published in Seattle PI Al-Qaida-linked militants in Somalia vowed to keep most international aid workers away despite a worsening famine, as the U.N. warned Friday that 800,000 children could die in the region from starvation. Frustrated aid groups said they want to deploy more food […]
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Global Leadership Summit 2011 profiles: 1/12
[notice]It is 12 weeks to the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in South Africa. Each Friday until then Gateway News will profile one of the 12 expert speakers who will challenge and inspire summit delegates around the world with the end goal of empowering local churches to […]
“Take practical action on Women’s Day”
Why not use Women’s Day to take practical action towards protecting women from exploitation through pornography, prostitution and trafficking, says Africa Christian Action national co-ordinator Taryn Hodgson is a media statement released yesterday. “On 9 August, National Women’s Day, Africa Christian Action will be setting up literature tables in three […]
Family, marriage consultation in NMB
The wellbeing of marriages and family life in Nelson Mandela Bay will be at the heart of a Christian leaders’ consultation at Hoogland Dutch Reformed Church from 8am to 1pm on Thursday, July 28. Pastors, NGOs and representatives of marriage and family ministries are invited to join in exploring ways […]
MultiChoice fined for age restriction error
The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA) has fined MultiChoice R20 000 for inadvertently displaying a PG13 rating on its electronic programme guide (EPG) for a film that was in fact rated 18LV. A BCCSA tribunal upheld the complaints of two viewers, Debbie Hubbard and Bonnie Warburton, that MultiChoice’s […]
Christian volunteers play integral role in Billabong Pro
Each morning, as the sun rises over the ocean and the who’s who of the surfing world scan the wave conditions at Jeffreys Bay, Africa’s top surfing event, gets underway with a prayer — the chaplain’s blessing. It was not always that way, says Andy Pitt, leader of an official […]
British Muslims urged to reject democracy, embrace shari’a-ruled ‘emirates’
By Patrick Goodenough — Originally published in CNS News A British Islamic group known for its provocative publicity stunts says a borough in northeast London will be the first target of a campaign to establish “emirates” in the country – Muslim enclaves where shari’a law is enforced. Waltham Forest, an […]
‘Gays,’ atheists oppose rights for Christians
By Bob Unruh – Originally published in World Net Daily Homosexuals and atheists in the United Kingdom are raising objections to plans by their own government’s Equality and Human Rights Commission to defend Christians who have faced discrimination because of their faith. “Wholly disproportionate,” said the British Humanist Association after […]
Church of England will not die, records show
By R Leigh Coleman – Originally published in Christian Post Religious leaders within the Church of England believe there is a real crisis when it comes to the future of the church, saying it will be dead in the next 20 years. The Rev. Patrick Richmond, a Synod member from […]
Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve!
Mandela Day has come and gone and I am sure lot of good was generated by the initiative. I am a great admirer of Madiba and will always respect the personal sacrifice he made for the nation. However, as a follower of Jesus I am also aware that Mandela Day […]