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Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the following: -Guinea braces for more turbulence after disputed presidential vote. -Anti-government demonstrations continue in Angola -Seychelles' opposition leader wins presidential vote. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzam University in Zambia, Dr Charles Moyo. Follow stories at www.afrodemocracyjournal.com

28 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

What does the budget mean to the unemployed?

The Langerberg Unemployed Forum (LUF) is calling on the government to change the laws in order to open up the job market. This comes following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). So what does the Medium Term Budget mean for the unemployed? On line is LUF…

28 Oct 2020 10AM 9 min

Analysis: Mid-term budget policy speech

The budget has been presented within the context of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out government's priorities for the next three years in order to avoid a fiscal crisis. On line to take through is Chair, Social Security Systems Administration and Management Sudies at Wits University, Professor Alex van den Heever.

28 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

New group MUSA calls for Transformative Economic Justice

A group of South Africans are calling for a new transformative vision for social economical justice. Its called the movement for a United South Africa and its an initiative that was started on 20 August 2019 by a diverse group of Muslim activists concerned about issues affecting society. MUSA envisages…

27 Oct 2020 11AM 18 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, we look at the following: -Mid Term Budget Policy Statement, what are the expectations? -Underdevelopment in Africa, what is the real story? -Lockdown: European governments running out of options. On line for comment is Senior Researcher, Department of Political Studies at the University of…

27 Oct 2020 10AM 12 min

French Muslims fear rising Islamophobia

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French products amid escalating dispute over Macron's support to caricature Prophet Muhammed. Describing Islam as religion “in crisis” worldwide, Macron earlier in October announced measures to combat “radicalisation” among France's estimated six million-strong Muslim population. On line for comment…

27 Oct 2020 10AM 24 min

Kashmir marks 73 years of occupation

As the people of Kashmir mark 73 years of India's occupation tomorrow, they have emphasised that as the dispute involves three parties, India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir who are most directly affected, any attempt to strike a deal between the two parties will fail to yield a credible…

26 Oct 2020 11AM 19 min

What can Nigeria learn from the #EndSARS protest

Nigerians have continued their protests against the Special Anti- Robbery Squad which was set up in 1992 by the Commissioner of police to curb a spate of armed robberies in the country. But why #EndSARS protests are different, and what lessons do they hold for Nigeria? On line in Nigeria…

26 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Is hard lockdown on the cards again?

As the health department reported an increase in the number of coronvirus cases in the country, speculation is rife of another lockdown if the numbers continue to rise. A total of 1,622 new cases were reported over the last 24 hours, with authorities suggesting a possible lockdown should people continue…

26 Oct 2020 10AM 11 min

Challenges faced by refugees during Covid-19

The Institute for Healing Memories yesterday hosted a seminar on 'The healing journeys of refugees in the face of Xenophobia and COVID-19. Among the topics discussed include social issues faced by refugees, focusing on Xenophobia and their challenges in a foreign country during the coronavirus pandemic. On line for comment…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Peace in Sudan: patience is needed for long road ahead

“End the wars” and “Peace in our land” were the rallying cries for the protests that ultimately ousted Sudan's long ruling strong man Omar al Bashir in 2019. But there is still intermittent conflict in the western region, which is rooted in ethno- religious and tribal divisions, economic disenfranchisement related…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 14 min

TB mortality could rise due to COVID-19

With more efforts focused on dealing with the impact of Covid-19, some diseases may be gaining ground in their grip on the population, with TB infections and lack of treatment on the rise. Last week, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released an annual Global TB report, which suggests that TB…

23 Oct 2020 10AM 6 min

Weekly Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Saudi Arabia to pay $335 million for Sudan in order to accelerate normalisation with Israel. -Qatar welcomes UN initiative to reduce tensions in the Gulf. -Prosecutors in Saudi Arabia are…

22 Oct 2020 11AM 20 min

UCT team creates Covid-19 safe Tap and Door Opener Multitool

A novel multitool designed by a UCT electrical engineering team will make opening doors and taps much safer for communities who rely on communal facilities but are wary of Covid-19 contaminating public surfaces. The Tap and Door Opener Multitool can be used to open a number of different tap and…

22 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

South Africans experiencing growing pandemic fatigue and greater regulations complacency

The Centre for Social Change, University of Johannesburg and Human Science Research Council have released the latest summary findings Covid-19 democracy survey. The findings illustrate a growing pandemic fatigue and greater complacency in compliance with public health measures. On line for comment is Associate Professor, Centre for Social Change at…

22 Oct 2020 10AM 8 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report we look at the following: -US to remove Sudan from state sponsor of terrorism. -Curfew imposed in Lagos Nigeria as protests continue over police brutality -Campaigning starts for tense Ivory Coast presidential vote. On line for comment is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University in…

21 Oct 2020 10AM 11 min

Study: SA lockdown restrictions far from effective

At the start of October, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Chines government lauded South Africa's response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Yet data concerning both the spread of the virus and the indirect consequences of the lockdown suggest that the severe restrictions imposed in South Africa, some of…

21 Oct 2020 10AM 9 min

NPA still investigating Steinhoff

The NPA says it is still investigating Steinhoff scandal, one of South Africa's biggest financial fraud. Its now close to three years and nothing much has happened against former CEO Markus Jooste. Steinhoff , a one time top performer at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, was in December 2017 implicated in…

21 Oct 2020 10AM 10 min

How will Joe Biden change US foreign policy?

With only two weeks before the US presidential election, the focus is on Joe Biden and how he would change US foreign policy. Seen as the foreign policy showdown, the two candidates have very fundamentally different visions of what the world should look like and what American leadership in the…

20 Oct 2020 11AM 17 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's economic report, we look at the following: -US agency to support 2 500MW nuclear project in South Africa -Tourism income declined more than 81 % as sector struggles continue. -China's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of broadening, making it the quickest to recover. On line…

20 Oct 2020 10AM 2 min