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Leaked US secret files reveal billions in money laundering

A leaked secret US government documents has revealed how major international banks are helping launder money in the illicit economy. The FICEN files shows more than two- trillion dollars of transactions between 1999 and 2017. But on line for comment is Researcher, Investigations and Advocacy for Open Secrets, Michael Marchant.

22 Sep 2020 10AM 12 min

Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise the larger region

Relations in the horn of Africa are complex and complicated. They are characterised by deeply ingrained rivalries between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia in a conflict-ridden region. For decades, it has been known for civil war, conflict and poor economic development. So why a proposed Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise…

21 Sep 2020 11AM 13 min

World Alzheimer Day

As the world marks World Alzheimer Day today, more than 50 million people globally live with dementia, a figure expected to treble in the next 30 years. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, diabetes, hypertension are among the 12 risk factors for dementia, according to the medical journal The Lancet commission on…

21 Sep 2020 10AM 8 min

Technology to assist lock down stress and anxiety

A group of South African Psychologists have produced a technology solution to help the side effects of stress and anxiety due to lockdown. Covid-19 has created ongoing uncertainty for many on the health and economic being leaving a mental toll on most people. But on line for comment is CEO…

21 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

One million rand reward for information on Kinnear killers

Forensics for Justice has offered a R1 million reward for information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the assassination of top police detective Charl Kinnear. Kinnear has been working on high profile cases involving the underworld that saw him receive numerous death threats, and…

21 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

The Lie of 1652: A decolonized history of land

Today's book is one hot off the press. It's called 'The Lie of 1652: A decolonised history of land' by prominent historian and heritage activist Patric Tariq Mellet. It’s a radical critique of established pre-colonial and colonial history and retells the story of dispossession, the destruction of livelihoods and the…

19 Sep 2020 6AM 32 min

Reconciliation Barometer Survey

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) hosted a webnar on the significance of South African citizen's attitudes to national reconciliation, social cohesion, transformation and democratic governance. On line for comment is Project Leader for the South African Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), Mikhail Moosa.

17 Sep 2020 11AM 9 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Bahrain NGOs say normalisation does not lead to peace. -US designates Al Jazeera affiliate as foreign agent. -Fear of war crimes probe against US as arms sales continue to Saudi,…

17 Sep 2020 11AM 18 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report , we look at the following: -Belgium to return slain former Congo president Patrice Lumumba's tooth to family. -Mozambique condemns horrifying execution of naked woman by men clad in government army uniform. -Mali opposition rejects military backed transition charter. On line is political science lecturer…

17 Sep 2020 10AM 11 min

What will South Africa's economic recovery plan look like?

The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) has agreed to an economic recovery plan for the country. President Ramaphosa announced an economic stimulus plan that will see the recovery of the economy following months of shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. So does the country need a new…

17 Sep 2020 10AM 10 min

Annual procurement Conference to address key procurement challenges

The PPE procurement scandal, which saw vital Covid-19 funds channelled to politically connected business people, has brought the issue of SA's tender system into the spotlight. So what can be done to make government procurement more corruption free? On line is Larisa Cornelius, chair of Association Proposals Management Professional of…

16 Sep 2020 11AM 17 min

HRW urges donors to ensure aid reaches Beirut victims

Human Rights Watch has urged international donors responding to the August 4 Beirut explosion to ensure that emergency aid protects the rights of those affected. Thirty-six countries have pledged 253 million euros for emergency support to Lebanon during a donor conference led by France and HRW wants this aids to…

16 Sep 2020 11AM 9 min

AASA wants re-opening of international borders

Aviation stakeholders are calling on president Ramaphosa to re-open South Africa's international borders and let the sector play its role as major catalyst for the country's economic recovery and growth. President Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation this evening where the country is expected to move to level -1…

16 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

Costly protection: Corruption in asylum system

A report by Lawyers for Human Rights has revealed that corruption is still rife at all stages of asylum processes in South Africa. The report, that details of interview of about 263 asylum seekers and other migrants between August and December 2019, contained findings that corruption starts at the entry…

16 Sep 2020 10AM 14 min

The consequences of Bahrain-Israel normalisation deal

Bahraini opposition groups have rejected a decision by the Gulf state to normalise relations with Israel calling on the people of the region to resist. The accords struck between Israel and the UAE last month and between Israel and Bahrain on Friday, is seen as going against the people. It…

14 Sep 2020 11AM 18 min

Is there an assassination plot against the US ambassador to SA?

The Iranian government is weighing an assassination attempt against the US ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks, according to US intelligence reports. News of the plot comes as Iran continues to seek ways to retaliate for Trump's decision to kill top Iranian general Qassemi Soleimani. There is escalating tension between…

14 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

Why a permanent Covid-19 emergency relief plan is needed

Social protection experts have called on the South African government to make the Covid-19 emergency relief permanent from October. This was the message from the webnar hosted by the Centre of Excellence for Food Security. On line is SA-UK Bilateral Research Chair in Social Protection for Food Security, Stephen Devereux.

14 Sep 2020 5AM 12 min

The Moria tragedy: few answers for abandoned refugees

Nearly 12,000 men, women and children have been forced to evacuate Moria camp, on the island of Lesbos, Greece, after a fire tore through the camp on September 8. While the fire is not believed to have caused any deaths, the camp was almost completely burned down, and people are…

11 Sep 2020 10AM 9 min

EFF negotiates with Unilever over Clicks ad

EFF representatives led by party leader Julius Malema met with a Unilever delegation following demonstrations over a racist advert for women hair products. Part of the agreement struck between the EFF and Unilever include the withdrawal of all TREsemme products for 10 days and providing five scholarships for African women…

11 Sep 2020 10AM 12 min

Weekly Middle East Monitor Report

In this week's Middle East Report in partnership with the London based Middle East Monitor, we look at the following: -Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a “peace deal” between the UAE and Israel. -Union of Muslim scholars forbids normalising relations with Israel. -Saudi Arabia arrests famous Quran…

10 Sep 2020 11AM 17 min