Amy Witherden
Daily podcast - May 28, 2010
28th May 2010 In today's podcast, former President Thabo Mbeki says that Africa must redefine its future; the ICC is to meet to review the crime of aggression;... →
Daily podcast - May 17, 2010
27th May 2010 In today's podcast, Amnesty International says that corruption and nepotism affect service delivery in South Africa; the UN sees world recovery... →
Daily podcast - May 26, 2010
26th May 2010 In today's podcast, Jeff Radebe warns that piracy will spread without Africa-wide cooperation; Kofi Annan says that Africa's development relies on... →
Daily podcast - May 25, 2010
25th May 2010 In today's podcast, Africa's economy is expected to grow 5,2% in 2011; ONE Campaign says that G7 nations are failing to meet their aid promises to... →
Daily podcast - May 24, 2010
24th May 2010 In today's podcast, government intelligence agencies to launch investigations of State-owned enterprises; the AfDB will to triple its capital base... →
Daily podcast - May 21, 2010
21st May 2010 In today's podcast, Water and Environmental Affairs commits to a Green Economy Plan; a trade expert warns that downgrading Sacu could have... →
Daily podcast - May 20, 2010
20th May 2010 In today's podcast, SA mulls costs and benefits of transition to green economy; the UNCTAD says that sub-Saharan Africa needs a "green revolution"... →
Consumer Protection Act could help resolve tension over regulation
19th May 2010 The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) was on the "cusp" of the debate over regulation versus nonregulation, said attorney Evert van Eeden, the author... →
Daily podcast - May 19, 2010
19th May 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that SA has no choice but to develop a green economy; UN deputy secretary-general Asha-Rose Migiro... →
Daily podcast - May 17, 2010
17th May 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC's NEC will not review Julius Malema's disciplinary case; trade finance remains a concern for poor countries; and the... →
Daily podcast - May 14, 2010
14th May 2010 In today's podcast, Zwelinzima Vavi says that black South Africans are still waiting for a better life; Nile basin States meet over disputed water... →
Daily podcast - May 13, 2010
13th May 2010 In today's podcast, analysts say that Julius Malema's compromise punishment indicates the strong backing of ANC heavyweights for him; the WFP... →
Daily podcast - May 7, 2010
7th May 2010 In today's podcast, the legal fraternity hails the reworked Superior Courts Bill; WTO DG Pascal Lamy says that Africa may push for a separate trade... →
Daily podcast - May 6, 2010
6th May 2010 In today's podcast, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel calls for a weaker rand; while Africa's economic recovery will take place quickly,... →
Daily podcast - May 5, 2010
5th May 2010 In today's podcast, DTI Minister Rob Davies says that Ipap2 is in implementation mode; the World Bank says that sub-Saharan Africa will grow by up... →
Daily podcast - May 4, 2010
4th May 2010 In today's podcast, ANCYL leader Julius Malema faces a disciplinary hearing; high expectations ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa; and,... →
Daily podcast - May 3, 2010
3rd May 2010 In today's podcast, ANCYL leader Julius Malema to face a disciplinary hearing; the EU says that it will not impose trade sanctions on African... →
Daily podcast - April 30, 2010
30th April 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom sees tight power supply in 2011/12 and after 2017; the ANCYL backs Nomvula Mokonyane as ANC Gauteng chairperson; and,... →
Daily podcast - April 29, 2010
29th April 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC's Joel Netshitenzhe speaks out against mine nationalisaton; Iran and Egypt gear up for battle ahead of a... →
Daily podcast - April 28, 2010
28th April 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the effects of apartheid laws still linger; the EU plans a global code of conduct for... →
Daily podcast - April 26, 2010
26th April 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma discloses his HIV status; the IMF says that sub-Saharan Africa is proving resilient in emerging from the... →
History should be considered in context
23rd April 2010 When considering the history of the African National Congress (ANC), one needed to understand the necessity of breaking from a tradition of non... →
Daily podcast - April 23, 2010
23rd April 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma urges Sacu to tackle EPA negotiations as a united front; Iran's President on a controversial visit to... →
Daily podcast - April 22, 2010
22nd April 2010 In today's podcast, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe says that he was unaware of NDPP Menzi Simelane'splans to... →
Daily podcast - April 21, 2010
21st April 2010 In today's podcast, Hitachi Power Africa (HPA) says that it will "gladly" entertain an offer from Chancellor House to sell its 25% interest;... →
Daily podcast - April 20, 2010
20th April 2010 In today's podcast, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says that politics will not affect the handling of farm safety; Egypt seeks UN pressure on... →
Daily podcast - April 19, 2010
19th April 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC remains vague about disciplinary action against Julius Malema; the World Bank faces fractious talks the shift in voting... →
Daily podcast - April 16, 2010
16th April 2010 In today's podcast, Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan says that the ANC will not benefit from the World Bank loan; a US Navy admiral warns... →
Daily podcast - April 15, 2010
15th April 2010 In today's podcast, NDPP Menzi Simelane denies political interference in prosecutions; World Bank chief Robert Zoellick says that the old concept... →
Publicly funded innovation should be in the public interest
14th April 2010 Faced with the question of the benefit of publicly funded innovation, the consensus seemed to be that account must be taken of the interests of the... →
Daily podcast - April 14, 2010
14th April 2010 In today's podcast, Gwede Mantashe says that it is not up to the ANC to decide on Chancellor House's investment in Hitachi; Zimbabwe suspends... →
Daily podcast - April 13, 2010
13th April 2010 In today's podcast, ANC and Cosatu hold bilateral talks; new battles loom over Copenhagen climate accord; and, FIFA outlines its intellectual... →
Daily podcast - April 12, 2010
12th April 2010 In today's podcast, Chancellor House plans to sell its 25% stake in Hitachi Power; confusion, delays and charges of fraud mark the start of Sudan's... →
Daily podcast - April 9, 2010
9th April 2010 In today's podcast, the World Bank approves a $3,75-billion loan for Eskom; a Zimbabwe newspaper says that it ill one day be a "shining example of... →
The Great Divide(r)
9th April 2010 Just over two months ahead of the FIFA World Cup, South Africa is in crisis. The current political climate in the country seems to suggest that the... →
Daily podcast - April 8, 2010
8th April 2010 In today's podcast, the SA government flags the next World Bank loan for Eskom as the $3,75bn vote looms; the IFC is to invest $100m in African... →
Daily podcast - April 7, 2010
7th April 2010 In today's podcast, media reports that the ANC muzzled Julius Malema are denied by the ANCYL; Russia calls for legal clarification on the... →
Daily podcast - April 6, 2010
6th April 2010 In today's podcast, the SA Institute of Race Relations says that racial tensions have increased significantly in recent weeks; Sudan's Elections... →
Daily podcast - April 1, 2010
1st April 2010 In today's podcast, Cosatu's Zwelinzima Vavi calls for life-style audits for all public representatives; the EU urges responsible farmland... →
Daily podcast - March 31, 2010
31st March 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma says that the controversy over the 'kill the boer' struggle song indicates that people have not dealt... →
Daily podcast - March 30, 2010
30th March 2010 In today's podcast, AfriForum applies for an interdict to stop ANCYL president Julius Malema from singing "shoot the boer"; Malawi President and... →
