Amy Witherden
Daily podcast - July 29, 2010
29th July 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma calls for Africa to work together against terrorism; the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution on water... →
Daily podcast - July 28, 2010
28th July 2010 In today's podcast, Cabinet announces interim fines for members of the executive who breach the ethics code; Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi says... →
Daily podcast - July 26, 2010
26th July 2010 In today's podcast, the Democratic Alliance and the Independent Democrats contemplate a merger; African countries are divided about whether they... →
Daily podcast - July 23, 2010
23rd July 2010 In today's podcast, SA is confirmed as the top developing country investor in Africa; Burundi is found to be the most corrupt nation in East... →
Daily podcast - July 22, 2010
22nd July 2010 In today's podcast, SA's wind and carbon-capture atlases are to be published in August; UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon plans a meeting on... →
Daily podcast - July 21, 2010
21st July 2010 In today's podcast, the new carbon tax on cars and pick-ups will earn government R450m/y; Nariman Behravesh says that Africa's expanding trade... →
Daily podcast - July 20, 2010
20th July 2010 In today's podcast, the OECD says that activist currency policy to avoid overvaluation could benefit SA; a gay-lesbian human rights group overcomes... →
Xenophobia? What xenophobia?
16th July 2010 It seems that the authorities have fallen into their old habit of denialism. With rumours and reports of xenophobic tensions, and even attacks,... →
Daily podcast - July 16, 2010
16th July 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma calls for "calm and unity" after reports of xenophobia; Medecins Sans Frontieres reports that reduced... →
Daily podcast - July 15, 2010
15th July 2010 In today's podcast, the SA government says that the 2010 FIFA World Cup pumped an estimated R93-billion into the economy; OCHA calls for more aid... →
Daily podcast - July 14, 2010
14th July 2010 In today's podcast, SA government and business seek to sustain World Cup momentum for development; UNAids sets out a plan to save ten-million lives... →
Daily podcast - July 13, 2010
13th July 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma says that threats of xenophobic violence are just rumours; Al-Qaeda's Somali allies take their fight to... →
Daily podcast - July 9, 2010
9th July 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says that Q2 probably moderated; the IMF lifts its world growth forecast; and, Police Minister... →
Daily podcast - July 8, 2010
8th July 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan issues a warning on State spending on World Cup tickets; the World Bank reports that too much... →
Daily podcast - July 7, 2010
7th July 2010 In today's podcast, the AfDB's Mthuli Ncube says that Africa needs foreign investment to tackle infrastructure deficit; Africa's emerging markets... →
Daily podcast - July 6, 2010
6th July 2010 In today's podcast, a survey finds that power tariffs for large municipal users will surge in 2010/11; a Swedish migration official says that... →
Daily podcast - July 4, 2010
5th July 2010 In today's podcast, strike tensions ease as Eskom improves wage offer; the UN creates a new body for women and gender equality issues; and,... →
Daily podcast - July 2, 2010
2nd July 2010 In today's podcast, Uasa reports that SA has the highest unemployment ratio in Africa; Eurasia Group says that changes to Zimbabwe's indigenisation... →
Daily podcast - July 1, 2010
1st July 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom says that it cannot afford trade union demands; a study shows that Africa has $1,7-trillion of potential wealth and... →
Daily podcast - June 30, 2010
30th June 2010 In today's podcast, NUM leaders reject Eskom's increased wage offer and vote to go on strike; doubts emerge over the credibility of Guinea's... →
Daily podcast - June 29, 2010
29th June 2010 In today's podcast, the IMF says that Europe's debt crisis could affect Africa's exports; the DRC's 50th anniversary of independence is... →
Daily podcast - June 28, 2010
28th June 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma says that the IMF should shift focus to developing nations; G20 nations search for common pace in an... →
Daily podcast - June 25, 2010
25th June 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma declares Africa "open for business"; Kimberley Process regulators fail to agree on Zimbabwe's diamond... →
Daily podcast - June 24, 2010
24th June 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says that SA will push for a cure to economic imbalances at the G20 summit; a study shows that... →
Daily podcast - June 23, 2010
23rd June 2010 In today's podcast, SA's economy sheds 79 000 jobs in first quarter of 2010; Amnesty International says that migrants in Libya live in fear; and,... →
Daily podcast - June 22, 2010
22nd June 2010 In today's podcast, the Presidency says that the two SoE inquiries will complement each other; research finds that reported threats of human... →
Daily podcast - June 21, 2010
21st June 2010 In today's podcast, the DA calls for investigation into Julius Malema's "power abuse"; Zimbabwe orders an end to central bank asset auctions; and,... →
Daily podcast - June 18, 2010
18th June 2010 In today's podcast, researchers say that SA's economy will benefit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup; a study shows that the world's oceans are choking... →
Daily podcast - June 17, 2010
17th June 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom names Brian Dames as its new CEO; Unesco delays the awarding of a controversial life sciences prize; and SA may pay a... →
Daily podcast - June 15, 2010
15th June 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom workers threaten strike; US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urges tough economic reforms in Africa; and, Public... →
Daily podcast - June 14, 2010
14th June 2010 In today's podcast, the 2010 FIFA World Cup highlights greater African improvements; the ICC urges the UN security council to push for Sudan... →
Daily podcast - June 11, 2010
11th June 2010 In today's podcast, the search is on for 5 000 MW to stabilise SA's power grid by 2016; ICC nations are at odds over pursuing crimes of aggression;... →
Daily podcast - June 10, 2010
10th June 2010 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and manufacturers meet over strong currency; the World Bank expects sub-Saharan Africa's... →
Daily podcast - June 9, 2010
9th June 2010 In today's podcast, WC Premier Helen Zille says that unenclosed toilets suit the ANCYL's agenda; trade and human rights models may be used to... →
Daily podcast - June 8, 2010
8th June 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the FIFA World Cup will leave a lasting legacy; ICC states parties near deal of crime of... →
Daily podcast - June 7, 2010
7th June 2010 In today's podcast, SA President Jacob Zuma says that the FIFA World Cup is uniting South Africa; WTO DG Pascal Lamy says that regional trade... →
Daily podcast - June 4, 2010
4th June 2010 In today's podcast, doubts of the global economy resurface as G20 meets; Unep calls for rescue plans for damaged ecosystems to save money; and,... →
Daily podcast - June 3, 2010
3rd June 2010 In today's podcast, analysts say that Cosatu's future depends on its alliance with the ANC; Chatham House says that rich countries must replace aid... →
Daily podcast - June 2, 2010
2nd June 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu threatens to withdraw from alliance if Zwelinzima Vavi is charged; President Jacob Zuma says that African conflicts... →
Daily podcast - June 1, 2010
1st June 2010 In today's podcast, Cope gives Mosiuoa Lekota marching orders; rift between rich and poor nations remains in climate change negotiations; and, UN... →
Daily podcast - May 31, 2010
31st May 2010 In today's podcast, Congress of the People leadership confusion continues; France to emphasise business opportunities at Africa summit; and, SA... →
