Amy Witherden
Daily podcast — February 1, 2010
1st February 2010 In today's podcast, World Bank president Robert Zoellick warns of increased poverty in Africa; delegates at the WEF find that selling Africa as an... →
Daily podcast — January 29, 2010
29th January 2010 In today's podcast, the SARB defends its inflation targeting policy; the AU objects to the imposition of trade sanctions by the US; and, E&Y says... →
Comment on the Public Service Broadcasting Bill
28th January 2010 In this videoclip, William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa speaks with Polity's Amy Witherden on the controversial Public Service Broadcasting... →
Daily podcast - January 28, 2010
28th January 2010 in today's podcast, the Treasury assesses effectiveness of inflation targeting by the SARB; US President Barack Obama emphasises job creation in... →
Daily podcast - January 27, 2010
27th January 2010 In today's podcast, the SARB keeps the repo rate steady at 7%; the IMF raises its global economic growth forecast; and, Correctional Services says... →
Daily podcast - January 26, 2010
26th January 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma heads for WEF meeting; Rudolf Gouws says that inflation is a bigger problem than the strong rand; and,... →
Daily podcast - January 25, 2010
25th January 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC pushes for States control of the SARB; HRW says that repression undermines prospects of Sudan election; Winnie... →
Daily podcast - January 20, 2010
20th January 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC seeks to ‘clarify’ Sexwale document; SA fails to evade global FDI slump in 2009; and, Africa likely to see shift in... →
Daily podcast - January 19, 2010
19th January 2010 In today's podcast, the ANC says it will not be drawn into "street fights" over positions; Senegal says that Haitians should resettle in Africa;... →
Daily podcast - January 18, 2010
18th January 2010 In today's podcast, the DA calls for a white paper on the National Planning Commission; world leaders pledge aid to rebuild a devastated Haiti;... →
Daily podcast - January 15, 2010
15th January 2010 In today's podcast, the NPA opposes the Ministry of State Security’s application to the SCA; SADC leaders reject Andry Rajoelina's stance on... →
Daily podcast - January 14, 2010
14th January 2010 In today's podcast, Blade Nzimande wants college enrolments to double in the next five years; Afriforum wins bid to sue Zimbabwe over land... →
Daily podcast - January 13, 2010
13th January 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom asks SA to "swallow the bitter pill" of electricity price increases; Guinea's ruling junta begins talks with opposition... →
Daily podcast - January 12, 2010
12th January 2010 In today's podcast, Eskom defends its application for a 35% price increase; economist Joseph Stiglitz says that Africa must push into Asian markets... →
Daily podcast - January 11, 2010
11th January 2010 In today's podcast, Jacob Zuma maps the way forward for the ANC in 2010; the IMF voices concern over the sustainability of a State-funded economic... →
Daily podcast - January 8, 2010
8th January 2010 In today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma is concerned about the drop in SA's matric pass rate; Zimbabwe halts the sale of controversial Marange... →
Daily podcast, Janury 7, 2010
7th January 2010 In today's podcast, matric pass rates drop; China gives Kenya developmental aid; and, Mathews Phosa calls for business growth. →
Daily podcast - January 6, 2010
6th January 2010 In today's podcast, Mpumalanga matric exam investigation handed over to Hawks; WTO divided over issue of environmental border trade measures; and,... →
Daily podcast - January 5, 2010
5th January 2010 In today's podcast, public hearings into Eskom's tariff hike application to begin January 11; Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is mum on peace... →
Daily podcast - January 4, 2010
4th January 2010 In today's podcast, the US increases airport security measures for travellers from 14 countries; the Presidency warns the media to stay away from... →
Daily podcast - December 11, 2009
11th December 2009 In today's podcast, ANCYL leader Julius Malema walks out of a SACP conference; US President Barack Obama says that war is sometimes justified; and,... →
Daily podcast - December 10, 2009
10th December 2009 In today's podcast, Busa warns that Eskom tariff hike will dent growth and job creation; legal experts say draft climate proposal not unusual as... →
Daily podcast - December 9, 2009
9th December 2009 In today's podcast, Menzi Simelane scoffs at "armchair critics" opposed to transformation; Kofi Annan warns that some Kenyan politicians are... →
Daily podcast - December 8, 2009
8th December 2009 In today's podcast, Rob Davies says that governments should avoid the risk of placing the burden of the economic downturn on the poor; Africa wants... →
Daily podcast - December 7, 2009
7th December 2009 In today's podcast, the ANC says that Frene Ginwala's comments show "blinding pettiness"; UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon is confident of a... →
Daily podcast - December 4, 2009
4th December 2009 In today's podcast, Minister Dipuo Peters acknowledges the lack of alignment between the new Eskom plan and the IRP1; Minister Rob Davies addresses... →
Daily podcast - December 3, 2009
3rd December 2009 In today's podcast, World Bank to expedite a $3,75-billion loan Eskom; developing nations agree on tariff decrease to boost South-South trade; and... →
Daily podcast - December 2, 2009
2nd December 2009 In today's podcast, there are mixed reactions to Eskom's proposed 35% tariff increase; major economies square off over global trade deal at the... →
Daily podcast - December 1, 2009
1st December 2009 In today's podcast, Cosatu launches a 'war' against antileft elements in the ANC; WTO DG Pascal Lamy says that a Doha agreement will strengthen the... →
Daily podcast - November 30, 2009
30th November 2009 In today's podcast, DA leader Helen Zille criticises Minister Sicelo Shiceka of neglecting municipalities; Commonwealth States say that nagging... →
Daily podcast - November 27, 2009
27th November 2009 In today's podcast, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says SA's economic revoery will be slow; Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba is expected to... →
Daily podcast - November 26, 2009
26th November 2009 In today's podcast, opposition parties express reservations about the appointment of Menzi Simelane as NDPP; African economic growth revised by to... →
Daily podcast - November 25, 2009
25th November 2009 In today's podcast, Stats SA includes figures for drugs and prostitution in its economic growth calculation; SABC to receive a bailout of over... →
Daily podcast - November 24, 2009
24th November 2009 In today's podcast, Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says Africa has not benefited from relations with the West; the 2030 Water... →
Daily podcast - November 23, 2009
23rd November 2009 In today's podcast, Vusi Pikoli reaches out-of-court settlement over challenge to his dismissal as NDPP; 65 world leaders confirm attendance at... →
Daily podcast - November 20, 2009
20th November 2009 In today's podcast, Labour DG and BMF chief Jimmy Manyi says that government will get tough with BBBEE compliance; 22 developing countries may... →
Daily podcast - November 19, 2009
19th November 2009 In today's podcast, the SARB says that SA's economic recovery appears to be lagging behind that of the global economy; Zimbabwe's Parliament... →
Daily podcast - November 18, 2009
18th November 2009 in today's podcast, SARB governor Gill Marcus says that she is "not bound to anyone politically"; African leaders agree on secret climate damages... →
Daily podcast - November 17, 2009
17th November 2009 In today's podcast, ANCYL leader Julius Malema will not allow genocide charges against Thabo Mbeki; the FAO's world food summit calls for... →
Daily podcast - November 16, 2009
16th November 2009 In today's podcast, South Africa's ruling alliance says that the debate over the NPC has been settled; world leaders support a delay in a legally... →
Daily podcast, November 13, 2009
13th November 2009 in today's podcast, President Jacob Zuma meets with trade union and communist allies; the African Development Bank drafts a business plan for... →
