Headline News
Kenyan government plans merger of financial regulatory bodies
By: Bloomberg 16th April 2024 Kenya revived plans to merge the functions of three financial industry regulatory bodies to remove overlaps and duplication, Prime Cabinet... →
Water disruptions must not turn into another Eskom – Uasa
By: Sashnee Moodley 16th April 2024 Trade union Uasa has warned that if Gauteng's water disruptions are not addressed soon, the situation could end up as “a second Eskom”. South... →
Exceptional blue Cullinan diamond lifts latest Petra tender prices by 22% 
By: Martin Creamer 16th April 2024 The sale by Southern African diamond mining company Petra Diamonds of an exceptional blue diamond in its fifth tender cycle lifted the average... →
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Opinions
Has Lagos governor made the city one of the world's most liveable? Five claims about Nigeria's business capital fact-checked
8th April 2024 Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu discussed the challenges of governing the state while defending his record since assuming office in 2019.... →
South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea
5th April 2024 South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity... →
Abandon ship: uncrewed vessels threaten Africa’s maritime security
5th April 2024 As technology advances, African states must prepare for the crewless future of naval threats. Maritime drone deployment in offensive operations in... →
Strengthening Africa’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Through Enhanced Policy Coherence and Coordinated Action
5th April 2024 In response to these vulnerabilities and impacts, it is essential that African countries develop adaptation and resilience building strategies to... →
Recommendations
An oath to uphold Human Rights – A manifesto for South African political parties and candidates
3rd April 2024 It is crucial for political parties and candidates contesting elections to commit to ensure that the human rights of all are upheld ahead of and... →
Putting the 'just' in Just Energy Transition Partnerships: What role for the multilateral development banks?
3rd April 2024 Amidst the excitement surrounding country platforms like Just Energy Transition Partnerships, one question remains largely unanswered: what does... →
Beyond accountability as feedback: Lessons from Somalia in holding humanitarian responses to account
3rd April 2024 ‘Accountability to affected people’, as it is currently most commonly understood, focuses on providing channels for feedback and relatively... →
One size won't fit all: Designing country platforms for different political contexts
3rd April 2024 Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) in South Africa, Viet Nam, Indonesia and Senegal provide promising examples of how climate-related... →
Statements
CPF decrease brought some relief to cash-strapped workers
18th April 2024 The first slight decrease in headline consumer price inflation this year, dropping to 5.3% in March from 5.6% in February, brought some relief to... →
Electoral Court’s decision on ASA, OD, CIP, DoP and ISANCO
18th April 2024 The United Democratic Movement (UDM) acknowledges the recent decision by the Electoral Court, which resulted in Arise South Africa (ASA), Operation... →
Vrede Integrated Farming Trust: Provincial Treasury Must Intervene as It Proves to Be a Monumental Failure
18th April 2024 ActionSA has written to the Provincial Treasury requesting their intervention as the Vrede Integrated Farming Trust has failed to live up to its... →
Lack of social workers affects most vulnerable in Northern Cape
17th April 2024 While unemployment continues to soar in the Northern Cape, the Department of Social Development is unable to fulfil its welfare obligations to the... →
Press Offices
Partnership between the FSCA and B-BBEE Commission in pursuit of transformation in the financial sector
2nd April 2024 On 5 March 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Trade, Industry... →
Employers must learn to walk the Labour Law tightrope
2nd April 2024 Section 23(1) of the Constitution of South Africa provides that “Everyone has the right to fair labour practices.” This would mean that both... →
SARS Wheels Against Eskom Corruption Turning Slowly, but Days are Numbered
28th March 2024 Like all strategic movers, SARS has been biding its time in addressing corruption amidst South African SOEs, taking a few direct, or indirect shots... →
The Age of Technology and the Rise of Workplace Misconduct – How Should You Protect Your Business?
28th March 2024 Unfortunately, some employees may engage in acts of misconduct from time to time in the workplace. The figures related to the number of disputes... →
