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SAFCEI raises concern on IRP

The Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute, (SAFCEI) have presented its comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2018 that was proposed by the Department of Energy. On line is SAFCEI Eco- Justice Lead Franchesca Gasperis

25 Oct 2018 10AM 7 min

Weekly world economic report

We continue with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we look at Saudi Arabia's investment summit that has been overshadowed by the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Dubbed the “Davos in the desert”, the summit was meant to showcase the opportunities created by reform efforts to break the…

23 Oct 2018 10AM 17 min

Palestinian youth Mohamed Tamimi undergoes surgery in South Africa

Palestinian teenager Mohamed Tamimi, who was last year shot in the face with rubber by Israel military has arrived in South Africa where he is undergoing surgery. Mohamed, who is the the cousin to Ahed Tamimiwas put into medically induced coma late last year following the shooting. On line is…

23 Oct 2018 10AM 8 min

What now for SA' relations with Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has finally admitted to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul three weeks ago. The Saudis had previously given different versions of the circumstances that led to the death of Khashoggi, a critic of MBS. Now several countries including South Africa enjoys…

22 Oct 2018 11AM 17 min

Khashoggi murder, killing dissent from within

The gruesome murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Turkey was designed to be a clear message for Saudi dissidents, and reflected the current impunity by the Saudi government. On line is Researcher at Afro Middle East Centre Ebrahim Deen

22 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Madrassa Discourse Project

A group of Muslim scholars form both Pakistan and India, together with a small of contingent of female, largely Christian Notre Dame undergraduates, gathered in Kathmandu in Nepal as part of Professor Ebrahim Moosa's Madrasa Discourse project. This concept brings together scholars from traditional Islamic schools to enhance and improve…

19 Oct 2018 11AM 18 min

Media by numbers with Tonya Khoury

We are back with our Media by numbers segment where we explore the stories that have been making the numbers both local and international. On line is Acumen Media Co-founder Tonya Khoury.

19 Oct 2018 10AM 8 min

Land Rights movement and transformation

The national Inyanda land Rights Movement, a national alliance of small scale farmers say there will be no national food security in South Africa unless land and agrarian transformation supports small scale farmers in rural areas. On line is Adam Mabunda from Mopani Framers Association and member of the Inyanda…

19 Oct 2018 10AM 8 min

Data price under scrutiny

Mobile Service providers say date prices in South Africa are competitive and cannot be offered at a lowered flat rate. However, Amandla. Mobi, an independent community advocacy organisation says the price must be reduced. On line is Amandla.Mobi Executive Director Koketso Moeti.

19 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Pan African TEVTA conference in Cape Town

The 9th Pan African International TVET conference is taking place in Cape Town. The conference's aim is to promote networking programs and curriculum development among institutions and countries. Online is Chairperson of International Association of Colleges Chris Brink and Switz- SA Corporation Initiative Ken Duncan.

18 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Pompeo, Khashoggi and the problems of MBS

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a quest to sell an utterly unbelievable story about the Jamal Khashoggi death. Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia to meet the Saudi King Salman over the disappearance of Saudi writer who went missing two weeks ago during a visit to the Saudi…

17 Oct 2018 11AM 15 min

Weekly Africa Report

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and focus at Ethiopia's new cabinet which is now a record 50 percent female, including the country's first defence minister, after legislators unanimously approved the nomination put forward by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. In Angola, president Joao Lourenco has extended his fight against…

17 Oct 2018 10AM 23 min

Weekly World Economic Report

We continue with our Weekly World Economic Report and today we focus on the VBS Mutual Bank saga and Moody's delayed ratings move on SA. Elsewhere, the IMF is meeting in Bali under the “tremor”as world economy rattles. An economic storm is also brewing between the US and Saudi Arabia…

16 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Global Islamic Finance Awards 2018

Global Islamic Finance Awards has chosen Amaan Muhammad and his team from FNB for Best Islamic Banking Window for 2018. Muhammad is currently at the Africa Halal Week and now joins us on line .

16 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

The Al Ghazali conference

The Al Ghazali conference is yet to hit the shores of South Africa once again. One of Islam's greatest scholars, Imam Al Ghazali, will be the focus at the this unique workshop. The conference aims to bring the works of Al Ghazali to the Muslim public. On line is Muhammed…

12 Oct 2018 11AM 16 min

More South Africans seeking US Green card

With the South African economy entering its recession since 2009 and Rand falling, more and more South African are seeking alternate permanent residence in foreign countries. Industry data reveals that demand for a US Green Card has increased. On line is Immigration Attorney Bernard Wolfsdorf.

12 Oct 2018 10AM 13 min

Right2Know challenges Sereti commission

Civil Society group Right2Know and Corruption Watch will be making fresh submissions to the High Court against the Sereti Commission Inquiry's findings on the arms deal. The commission was looking into the 1999 arms deal that saw billions of rand spent on arms procurement. On line is Right2Know Campaign Coordinator…

12 Oct 2018 10AM 10 min

Two State solution, is it feasible?

The Two-State Solution is now the political thought idea that has been thoroughly abused and violated. The idea has been rendered no longer materially feasible while any lingering confidence by the Palestinians has been replaced with mistrust and despair. On line is Lawyer , Activist and Author Stanley Cohen.

11 Oct 2018 11AM 18 min

Weekly Africa Report.

We continue with our Weekly Africa Report and today we focus on the elections in Cameroon were opposition candidate has claimed victory in Sunday's polls. Movement for the Rebirth of Cameroon candidate Maurice Kamto has said. And US first lady Melania Trump's visit to Africa has sparked controversy after she…

11 Oct 2018 10AM 14 min

Markets embrace Mboweni

The Banking index was boosted yesterday following the appointment of Tito Mboweni as finance minister. Mboweni takes over the reins of the treasury at the time when the country is experiencing severe economic hardships. Will this be a turning point for the country.? On line is Co- Director at the…

10 Oct 2018 10AM 11 min