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Cameroon bans any talk about 91-year-old President Biya's health
By: Reuters 11th October 2024 Cameroon has outlawed any discussion about the health of 91-year-old President Paul Biya, a letter shared by the interior ministry said, after... →
Kenya court refers deputy president's impeachment case to chief justice
By: Reuters 11th October 2024 Kenya's high court ruled on Friday that a case challenging Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment should be referred to the Chief Justice... →
ARM board approves construction of chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine 
By: Martin Creamer 11th October 2024 The construction of a chrome recovery plant at Bokoni platinum mine has been approved by the board of African Rainbow Minerals (ARM). ARM acquired... →
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Opinions
Brics Economic Integration: Prospects and Challenges
10th October 2024 Amid the evolving global economic landscape, the Brics nations have emerged as proponents of economic multilateralism, challenging traditional... →
Africa moves to finally harvest its solar energy potential
9th October 2024 Regular progress reports on Africa’s quest to meet its energy needs through solar power are necessary to gauge the continent’s progress towards... →
The AU takes aim at Africa’s new brand of mercenaries
9th October 2024 A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines. The often... →
EXPLAINER: How Nigeria can become vaccine-independent
9th October 2024 Africa's dependence on imported vaccines was starkly illustrated by the Covid pandemic. But faced with recurrent outbreaks of diseases ranging... →
Recommendations
Reducing violence and strengthening the protection of civilians through community dialogue with armed actors
8th October 2024 In a global context of more and more fragmented situations of violence and conflict, egregious abuses against civilians, increasing levels of... →
Electric Mobility Transition & Localisation: Towards Unlocking the New Value Chain for Africa
7th October 2024 The aim of the study was to identify opportunities in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market that fall outside of the mainstream Original Equipment... →
Strengthening the Gender Dimension in the Trade Policy Review Mechanism
7th October 2024 Trade and domestic policy interventions can help address challenges women and their businesses face, while gender-disaggregated data assists in... →
Public Protector report on Emfuleni Local Municipality
4th October 2024 Report no. 16 of 2024/25 on an investigation into allegations of undue delay by the functionaries of Emfuleni Local Municipality to restore water... →
Statements
100 days of GNU: Tshwane shows that glue will be tested at local government level
11th October 2024 Those with a stake in South Africa’s economy have broadly welcomed the advent of South Africa’s first national coalition cabinet. The value of the... →
POPCRU congress flags poor police and prison conditions in Western Cape
10th October 2024 The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union’s (POPCRU) 10th Western Cape Provincial Congress convened on 6 and 7 October 2024 at the Century City... →
Defence committee warns that underfunding the defence force poses security threats to the country
10th October 2024 The Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has raised concerns about the ongoing reductions in funding for the Department of Defence.... →
Learners at risk as Naledi spaza shops are not compliant with health and safety regulations
10th October 2024 Various spaza shops around Karabo Primary School and Khauhelo Primary School in Naledi, Soweto, do not have compliance certificates to operate and... →
Press Offices
The High Cost Of Hidden Chats: Regulators Crack Down On Employee Messaging
8th October 2024 It is vital for employees to understand how to conduct themselves during dawn raids or interactions with regulators. Failure to do so may result in... →
Big 4 Want a Piece of the SARS Tender Pie
7th October 2024 In the recent SARS tender, RFP 15/2024, for Tax Consulting Services, it has become clear that even the biggest players in the game want a piece of... →
Tax Fraud Scandal: Let Tax Attorneys and Voluntary Disclosure Be Your Fixers
4th October 2024 The recent court appearance of a prominent television producer and his co-accused on charges of tax fraud totalling approximately R26-million,... →
Introducing Sabinet National Legislation’s new AI Research Assistant: Transforming Legislative research
4th October 2024 Sabinet’s acclaimed National Legislation service, NetLaw, has been a trusted resource for accessing South African legislation since its launch in... →
