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Creation of separate youth ministry a bad idea, ANC Youth League says
By: News24Wire 1st August 2022 The African National Congress’s touting of a separate ministerial department to deal solely with youth issues, including unemployment, will not... →
Algeria's president says interested in joining BRICS group
By: Reuters 1st August 2022 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said his country is interested in joining the BRICS group, telling a TV interviewer that Algeria largely... →
Senegal's ruling party says holds majority after legislative vote
By: Reuters 1st August 2022 Senegal President Macky Sall's ruling coalition said on Monday it has won 30 of the country's 46 administrative departments, giving it a slim... →
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Opinions
The need for speed
22nd July 2022 A recent bidders conference hosted by the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office was instructive for many reasons. For one, it highlighted the... →
Religion and state need to be in balance to protect democracy in South Africa
21st July 2022 The relationship between religion and the law is often complicated. It is sometimes even conflicted. At the heart of the matter lies the tension... →
Chad’s political transition lags behind deadline
21st July 2022 Chad’s political transition was meant to take 18 months, from April 2021 to September 2022, but it now appears an extension will be needed. The... →
Africa can achieve prosperity, but there are no quick fixes
20th July 2022 After decades of modest livelihood improvements, Africa’s fortunes started turning around in the mid-1990s. But the gap in crucial indices, such as... →
Recommendations
Report of the Reverend Frank Chikane, Reverend Moss Ntlha and Reverend Mzwandile Molo on their Pastoral and Solidarity Visit to Palestine and Israel
20th June 2022 A Delegation which visited Palestine and Israel from the 24-29 May 2022 consisting of the Rev. Frank Chikane, the Rev. Moss Ntlha and the Rev.... →
Extortion or Transformation? The Construction Mafia in South Africa
20th June 2022 Since 2015, South Africa has witnessed the emergence of a new kind of criminality in the form of organized groups targeting the construction sector... →
World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all
17th June 2022 Mental health is critically important to everyone, everywhere. All over the world, mental health needs are high but responses are insufficient and... →
Renewable Energy for Agriculture: Insights from Southeast Asia
17th June 2022 The agriculture sector is a key economic sector in Southeast Asia and an important driver of socio-economic development, supporting the livelihoods... →
Statements
Solidarity publishes tender document indicating skills shortage in Eskom
11th August 2022 Solidarity today published a tender document indicating that Eskom is looking for critical skills. These include project managers, maintenance... →
AMCU response to the solicitor comments on ENCA interview
11th August 2022 AMCU maintains that the past ten (10) years since the Marikana Massacre have been years of betrayal with no accountability, no apology, and no... →
COSATU mourns and remember the 44 workers who lost their lives during 2012 violent strikes in Marikana
11th August 2022 The Congress of South African Trade Unions mourns and remember the 44 workers who lost their lives during the violent strikes in Marikana in 2012.... →
No cases of African Horse Sickness in WC since May
11th August 2022 The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has confirmed that there have been no new cases of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in the province since a... →
Press Offices
Voluntary or voluntarily compulsory?
12th July 2022 The voluntary disclosure programme (VDP) in South Africa, introduced by the Tax Administration Act, 2011 (TA Act), aims to increase tax collection,... →
Five Misconceptions About Crypto Taxation
12th July 2022 Since its inception in 2009, there have been many misconceptions about crypto assets, often referred to as cryptocurrencies. These confusions have... →
Retailers using AI should be aware of personal privacy and cyber crimes issues
12th July 2022 Artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed to help shoppers make better choices, but retailers must be aware of their obligations under... →
The South African Reserve Bank’s new monetary policy implementation framework
12th July 2022 On the 8th of June 2022, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) commenced with its 12‑week transition to a new monetary policy implementation... →
