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Weeky Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the coronavirus pandemic induced lockdowns in several African countries with Botswana declaring a state of emergency until further notice. Meanwhile on Monday, Africa's most populous nation Nigeria went into lockdown while Zimbabwe, which is already suffering recession, began enforcing a three week…

2 Apr 2020 8AM 9 min

Black businesses to receive funding during Covid-19

The National Empowerment Fund in partnership with the Department of Trade and Competition will provide concessionary loans to black businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. For more is Senior Investment Associate at NEF, Nonfundo Fakude.

1 Apr 2020 12PM 4 min

Lessons to learn from Italy after Covid-19

From South Africa's covid-19 landscape, now we turn to Italy where 812 new deaths were confirmed yesterday , bringing the total number to 11,591, still the highest in the world. However, the latest figures provided by Italian Civil Protection Department showed a clear slowdown in the number of new contagions,…

1 Apr 2020 12PM 26 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's report, Moodys' has downgraded SA 's credit ratings to junk with president Ramaphosa vowing the country will still push through in the fight against coronavirus despite the downgrade. In Zimbabwe, the government has reintroduced the use of foreign currencies as a measure to stabilize the economy during…

1 Apr 2020 12PM 13 min

The world before and after Covid-19 cannot be the same

With the coronavirus pandemic now in almost all the countries across the globe, the pandemic is the most significant threat to humanity since the second world war 2. The outbreak of the covid-19 was the crisis foretold. Now the world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same again…

1 Apr 2020 10AM 8 min

Black Sash concerned about the elderly during grant distribution

As the first social grant payment since the 21 since the 21 day lockdown, Black Sash is concerned that the prevailing conditions could further the spread of the covid-19 to the vulnerable. On line is National Advocacy Manager at Black Sash, Hoodah Abrahams- Fayker.

1 Apr 2020 10AM 7 min

Land Day commemoration suspended amid lockdown in Palestine

Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip has cancelled mass rallies planned for today amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the densely populated territories. The rallies were called for March 30 to mark the second anniversary of the "Great March of Return", which has prompted weekly protests by Palestinians…

31 Mar 2020 9AM 17 min

Moodys sends SA into junk status

Moodys has become the last of three rating agencies to downgrade South Africa credit rating to junk. The agency said the main driver for the downgrade was the continued deterioration in fiscal strength and weak growth. On line is Senior Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine

31 Mar 2020 9AM 9 min

Amnesty International condemns SANDF brutality during lockdown

Amnesty International has called on the security forces patrolling the streets during lockdown to avoid using excessive force when dealing with members of the public. Recent reports suggest SANDF and SAPS have allegedly used force during lockdown operations. On line is Media and Content Manager at Amnesty International, Mienke Steytler.

31 Mar 2020 9AM 12 min

Middle East Report with MEE

In this week's Middle East Report, we look at the Covid-19 roundup as Gaza prepares for the worse amid blockade and lack of resources. In Saudi Arabia, the royal hospital has been shut down after doctors tests positive for covid-19, while entry and exit of flights have been banned form…

30 Mar 2020 9AM 29 min

Media Hit Parade with Tonya Khoury

Our weekly media Hit Parade with Acumen Media Director Tonya Khoury

30 Mar 2020 9AM 16 min

Risk factors for vulnerable during lockdown

The number of coronavirus pandemic is rapidly increasing around then world, and in South Africa, two deaths have been registered. The country is now under lockdown. But what are the risk factors for the vulnerable? On line is Researcher and Lecturer, Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction at Stellenbosch…

30 Mar 2020 9AM 10 min

Women & Children more vulnerable during lockdown

As South Africa enters the first day of lcokdown, the National Shelter Movement of SA is concerned of the potential increase of violence against women and children who may be forced to endure isolation with their abusers. On line is Director at Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children(SBS), Bernadine…

30 Mar 2020 9AM 6 min

Impact of Covid-19 to social mobility and international realtions

As the world goes into lockdown due to the covid-19 pandemic, social mobility and international cohesion has also been affected. About 3 billion people are estimated to be under lockdown across the world. So how is this impacting on social mobility and international relations. On line is Professor of Sociology…

30 Mar 2020 9AM 10 min

Is SA heading for total shutdown

South Africa business bodies and lobby groups have pledged to work closely with president Cyril Ramaphosa in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Countries around the world are scrambling to pass economic passages as the impact constrains economic activity. So what next for SA should the president announce total lockdown…

24 Mar 2020 9AM 11 min

SA not ready to fight covid-19

South Africa is not ready to fight the coronavirus since the economy has been struggling before the virus came along. And there wont be any economic growth for 2020. That is according to chief economist at Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt.

24 Mar 2020 8AM 14 min

Covid-19, crisis that reveals Muslim faultlines

Globally the community of Muslim has had to make an almost unprecedented decision, whether to close the mosques for both the communal daily prayers as well as Friday in response to Covid-19, a crisis that reveals Muslim fautlines. This is an oped by former South African ambassador to the US,…

24 Mar 2020 8AM 13 min

Covid-19, preparedness for Townships and informal settlements

As the covid-19 continues to spread in South Africa, there is an urgent need to slow the spread of the disease irrespective of the location. Urban areas, Townships and informal settlements are likely to be hardest hit. On line is Political Economy Researcher at Intellidex, Mmamoletji Thosago.

23 Mar 2020 9AM 7 min

MJC reverses fatwa on masajid closure

So interesting and fast changing developments have taken place over the past two days with Muslim Judicial Council now revising its fatwa on the closure of masajid in Cape Town. Yesterday it was disclosed that the MJC has suspended Jumauh for 4 weeks. We know there was extensive deliberations on…

19 Mar 2020 7AM 22 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, African nations are now taking strict actions following the number of confirmed cases on the continent, with South Africa imposing travel ban and closing a number of its borders. At least 13 countries on the continent have closed or preparing to shut down schooling. In…

19 Mar 2020 6AM 12 min