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Nigeria inflation rises to 33.20% year on year in March
By: Reuters 15th April 2024 Nigeria's consumer inflation rose to 33.20% year on year in March from 31.70% in February, its bureau of statistics said on Monday. Inflation is at... →
Germany pledges more Sudan aid as European leaders push for funding on war anniversary
By: Reuters 15th April 2024 Germany will provide a further 244-million euros in humanitarian aid to war-torn Sudan, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday as... →
US will not take part in any Israeli retaliatory action against Iran
By: Reuters 15th April 2024 President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the US will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu's... →
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Kidnappings in Chad could spark a regional security crisis
9th April 2024 Kidnappers have terrorised Chad’s southern Mayo-Kebbi West and Logone Oriental provinces for over two decades. Between 2020 and 2023, the number of... →
Governing party’s election jobs promise stunningly inadequate
8th April 2024 The ruling party is promising 3.5-million “work opportunities” in its election manifesto – primarily government funded jobs consisting of... →
South Africa’s crucial water supplies from Lesotho: what the six-month shutdown means for industry, farming and residents
8th April 2024 The main water supply to South Africa’s economic hub, greater Johannesburg in the Gauteng province, and to the country’s breadbasket in the Free... →
Eswatini’s democratic reform process in jeopardy
8th April 2024 Fifteen months after the murder of political activist Thulani Maseko, the political reform movement he ably led also seems to have died. If it were... →
Recommendations
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... →
ActionSA 2024 Election Manifesto
3rd April 2024 As we celebrate South Africa’s 30th year of democracy, we stand at a pivotal crossroads that will shape the future of our country. This year’s... →
Statements
Over 9 300 jobs supported over Western Cape summer tourism season to date
15th April 2024 Preliminary figures from the first three months (Dec-Feb) of the four-month peak summer tourism season, indicate the arrival of almost half a... →
Scrap the BELA Bill, demands AfriForum Youth members with “donkey boards” around their necks
15th April 2024 During a protest action at the Union Buildings, members of the youth organisation AfriForum Youth today appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to... →
Unisa to award honorary doctorate to Dr Esther Mahlangu in recognition of her mathematical prowess
15th April 2024 Dr Esther Mahlangu, a living legend and cultural ambassador for South Africa and the Ndebele people will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the... →
New NSFAS administrator will have a difficult road while Blade remains Higher Education Minister
15th April 2024 The DA notes the appointment of Sithembiso Freeman Nomvalo as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) administrator. As administrator, Mr... →
Press Offices
SARS follows the money – Targeting big-ticket taxpayers and their “Trusted Advisors”
5th April 2024 SARS’ “Compliance Revenue Programme” make headlines off the back of the Revenue Results Announcement on 02 April 2024, raking in a whopping R293,7... →
Adams & Adams reveals refreshed brand to ‘Realise African Enterprise’
4th April 2024 Leading African law firm Adams & Adams has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity. The rebranding reflects the firm’s evolution,... →
Is a confession admissible in disciplinary proceedings?
4th April 2024 In the first judgement of 2024 the LAC had to determine amongst other issues whether a confession made by an Employee was admissible as evidence at... →
SARS Commissioner vs Tax Practitioners: “Do your due diligence”.
3rd April 2024 During the April 2024 SARS Revenue Results Announcement Media Conference, the SARS Commissioner brought to light concerning observations regarding... →