October 20, 2022
South Africa: Online Discussions Over Theft at Ramaphosa's Phala Phala Farm Were Manipulated, Report Finds
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A robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in the province of Limpopo made headlines in June, 2022 when it was revealed that over U.S.$4 million was stolen from… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Passes Electoral Amendment Bill - South African News Briefs - October 20, 2022
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October 19, 2022
Cameroon: How Cameroon's Traditional Rulers are Leading Communities on the Climate Crisis #AfricaClimateHope
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Where are the areas on earth with the most biodiversity? The answer might surprise you. It's places cared for and protected by indigenous peoples. This is because the way of life… Read more »
South Africa: Finally, Ex Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's Assets Seized In Reserve Bank Raid
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In what is considered the biggest corruption case in the history of South Africa, furniture giant Steinhoff is alleged to have misrepresented its balance sheets to shareholders for… Read more »
Africa: Continent Now Has More Poor People Than South Asia
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The number of people living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa has overtaken that in South Asia, says a new study. Nearly 579 million Africans live in what the study calls "acute… Read more »
South Africa: Stats SA Reports Slowdown In September Consumer Price Index - South African News Briefs - October 19, 2022
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October 18, 2022
South Africa: Transnet, Union Come to Three-Year Wage Agreement for Striking Workers
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Employer Transnet says it will now be focusing on clearing any backlogs across its port and rail systems after reaching a three-year wage agreement with the United National… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Strikes Deal With United National Transport Union - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2022
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October 17, 2022
South Africa: Load Shedding Is 'Word of The Year' 2022 - South African News - October 17, 2022
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October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Hidden Wars - How to Build Peace in a Troubled Country [analysis]
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This west African country of 206 million people boasts the world's fastest growing fintech market and booming technology start-ups. Nollywood, its film industry, and writers such… Read more »
Nigeria: Let's Eradicate Polio an Urgent Health Priority [guest column]
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Recently, the governor of the state of New York in the United States, declared a state of emergency over polio. This declaration followed the discovery of the poliovirus in… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Africa is 'Living on the Edge' The IMF Assesses Economies Under Stress [interview]
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That the latest International Monetary Fund regional survey on Sub-Saharan Africa released today offers a stark assessment of the current economic outlook is clear from the title:… Read more »
Mali: Plans Afoot to Militarise Police Force Again If New Bill Passed
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The national police will once again become a military body and undergo the same training according to proposals from the government, if a new Bill is approved by the National… Read more »
South Africa: Another 12 to 18 Months of Load Shedding Ahead - South African News Briefs - October 14, 2022
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Africa: Global Crises Plunge Millions Into Acute Food Insecurity
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The coronavirus pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine have helped to drive at least 112 million people - more than one in every 10 Africans - into acute food insecurity, the… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Africa: African Finance Ministers Hosted by Secretary Yellen and Deputy Adeyemo for a 'Historic-First' Dinner
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo hosted 10 African Ministers of Finance, along with Donald Kaberuka, an African Union special envoy and… Read more »
South Africa: Concern at Impact of Ongoing Transnet Strike - South African News Briefs - October 13, 2022
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October 12, 2022
South Africa: Presidency Receives Amended Zondo Commission Capture Report - South African News Briefs - October 12, 2022
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October 11, 2022
Southern Africa: Interfaith Groups Call for Agroecology to Be At Centre of COP27's Agenda #AfricaClimateHope
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Faith communities all over the world are playing an increasingly important role in educating and encouraging followers to step up and take action on food security and the climate… Read more »
South Africa: New Wage Offer on Table as Transnet Strike Shuts Down Major Ports
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Transnet has returned to the negotiating table at the CCMA with a revised wage offer for striking workers who are members of two of the country's larger unions - the United… Read more »
Cameroon: Soccer Authorities Slam Allegations of Magic in National Team
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According to Radio France Internationale, Cameroon's national soccer team and the soccer federation are using spells and magic. The October 6 report alleges that most Cameroonian… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Workers Down Tools at Major Ports - South African News Briefs - October 11, 2022
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October 10, 2022
South Africa: Zuma's Private Prosecution Against Downer, Maughan Postponed - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2022
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October 09, 2022
Lesotho: New Party Surges Ahead in Early Election Results
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Vote counting is under way in Lesotho after Friday's general election, and the Lesotho Times reports that the electoral commission expects a final result on Tuesday. Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: South Africa Risks State of Medical Emergency Over Shortage of Healthcare Workers - South African News Briefs - October 7, 2022
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