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Amnesty International says over 100 killed in Iran

Iran has rejected Amnesty International's death toll at more than 100 in recent protests as pure fabrication. Amnesty's report said security forces inflicted brutality on demonstrators in 21 cities across the country. Frustrations has grown over a weakening currency and rise in fuel prices since the US withdrew from the…

21 Nov 2019 9AM 10 min

Global Drug survey launched

The Global Drug Survey was launched yesterday with the focus on some of the major public health and scientific issues. Over the last 8 years more than 750,000 people have taken part in the annual, anonymous confidential survey. On line co-founder of the South African Drug Policy Initiative, Dr Keith…

21 Nov 2019 9AM 5 min

Parliament hosts session to review women's charter

Parliament has hosted its first provincial session aimed at reviewing the 1994 Women's Charter for effective Equality. The decision to undertake a nationwide Women's Charter review process was taken during the Women's parliament in August 2019. For more is Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Ms Sylvia…

20 Nov 2019 10AM 12 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, we look at Ethiopia and the statehood drive in referendum vote by the Sidama people, who make up approximately four percent of the country's more than 100 million population. The drive has gained fresh impetus after Abiy Ahmed became prime minister. In South Africa, tensions…

20 Nov 2019 9AM 11 min

SENTECH BROADBAND TRANSFORMING CITIZENS LIVES

Sentech Connect Broadband connectivity is transforming citizens' lives, that is according to Sentch CEO Mlamli Booi. He was speaking at the AfricaCom conference at Cape Town International Convention Centre. The conference brought in technology experts who gathered to explore the continent's future evolution of network technology. Drive time producer Ibrahim…

18 Nov 2019 10AM 7 min

New HIV strain discovered

Scientists have discovered a new HIV strain that has been classified as HIV-1 Group M, which is the strain of HIV-1 responsible for the global HIV pandemic. This new discovery is reminder that the HIV pandemic implores us to remain a step ahead in technology and resources to understand its…

13 Nov 2019 10AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we begin with South Sudan's rival leaders who have once again missed a deadline to form a transitional government, raising new concerns for a fragile peace process in the country devastated by civil war. At the International Criminal Court (ICC), former Congolese rebel leader Bosco…

13 Nov 2019 10AM 13 min

NUMSA warns of massive strikes over SAA restructuring

Trade Unions have warned of nationwide strikes should the South African Airways(SAA) goes ahead of retrenching 944 workers. SAA is carrying out its restructuring plans as a turnaround strategy to deal with its liquidity challenges. On line is NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi- Majola

13 Nov 2019 9AM 10 min

100 days of Kashmir lockdown

Military lockdown and restrictions continue on 100th consecutive day today in occupied Kashmir following the August 5 Indian illegal decision to abrogate special status of the held valley. Meanwhile, a top resistance leader has urged Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan to withdraw from all aspects of several peace accords with…

12 Nov 2019 10AM 16 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this weekly world economic report, we look at the agreement that was struck between US and China to roll back tariffs if a broader phase one trade deal is agreed, though sources say there is fierce opposition from some in the White House. Meanwhile, South Africa is hosting an…

12 Nov 2019 9AM 14 min

Ramaphosa launches 25 year review report

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched report titled “ Towards a 25 year Review 1995- 2019. The review process, which is being done by the Department of Planing Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), is tasked to review the 25 year of democracy in South Africa. On line is Outcome Facilitator, Social Cohesion…

12 Nov 2019 9AM 11 min

The Berlin Wall 30 years on: How it resonated in Africa

When the Berlin Wall was pierced on 9 November 1989, world attention was on Europe. But the collapse of the Soviet Union resonated across Africa. The 30 th anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on these forces and their implications for Africa's politics and foreign relations. On line is Honorary…

11 Nov 2019 10AM 13 min

UAE fires Sudanese official linked to revolution

The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Pretoria have dismissed a Sudanese Military Attache official who has been linked to supporting the Sudanese Revolution that toppled the former president Omar al Bashir. Reem Mutwali, an attache at the embassy was verbally dismissed due to her links to the revolution. She now…

11 Nov 2019 9AM 8 min

Refugee camps versus Urban refugees

About 17.5 million refugees worldwide don't live in camps, but live in urban areas. The 2018 World Refugee Council report shows that 60 percent of all refugees and 80 percent of all internally displaced persons are living in urban areas. This is a result of conscious policy. On line is…

11 Nov 2019 9AM 14 min

Media Hit Parade

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade with Acumen Media Director Tonya Khoury.

8 Nov 2019 10AM 12 min

Book review: The “House Divided” by Crispian Olver

Its 2018 and Cape Town is wracked by its worst drought on record. The prospect of “Day Zero”, when the taps will run dry is driving citizens into frenzy. Against this fraught backdrop, author and academic Crispian Olver resolves to explore how the city of his childhood is run. He…

8 Nov 2019 10AM 26 min

Extinction Rebellion picket at AOW in Cape Town

Extinction Rebellion has continued to oppose Africa Oil Week that is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The conference brings together international corporations, governments, investors and lobbyists, who despite global ecological crisis continue to value profits over people and the planet. On line is climate Activist ,Andrew…

8 Nov 2019 9AM 11 min

Opposition leaders demand Pakistani PM Imraan Khan resignation

Opposition leaders in Pakistan have continued to demand the resignation of prime minister Imran Khan as thousands of people gather in anti-government protests. The have labelled Khan's government as illegitimate and incompetent. On line from Islamabad is Resident Editor of Pakistan Today, Mian Abrar Hussain.

7 Nov 2019 10AM 13 min

SA must mobilize human capital to become competitive

South Africa will need to mobilize and arrange its national human capital base if it has to work towards taking the country to a ranking below 40. Currently, South Africa is ranked on 60/141 according the World Economic Forum's global competitiveness index. On line is Economist and Director at Antwisa…

7 Nov 2019 9AM 10 min

Weekly Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the Grand Renaissance Dam which is increasingly becoming the source of conflict between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. The building of the largest Dam has reignited the dispute between these countries . Ethiopia says the dam will boost its economic fortunes but Egypt…

6 Nov 2019 9AM 11 min