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Who was Burundi's Nkurunziza

Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza believed he was chosen by God to lead the east African country and he did so with an iron fist. His efforts to stay in power plunged the country in chaos in his final years. In February , lawmakers passed a law declaring him “supreme guide…

10 Jun 2020 11AM 20 min

Weekly Africa report

In this week's Africa report, -Outgoing Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza dies of heart attack, he was 55 years. -Malawi parliament endorses June 23 as new date for fresh presidential elections On line is political science lecturer at Chrizzma University, Dr Charles Moyo. Follow him @www.afrodemocracyjournal.com

10 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

UWC wins honours for excellence

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has been honoured as one of the premier and teaching institutions in South Africa and the world. This is according to the recent Centre for World University Global higher education compilation for 2020 / 2021. On line is UWC Media and Communication manager,…

10 Jun 2020 10AM 6 min

Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Shallah dies

Former leader of the Palestine Islamic Jihad (PIJ) Ramadan Shallah has died after a long battle with chronic disease, the Gaza based movement has confirmed. Shallah became PIJ leader in 1995 after the death of Fathi Shiqaqi, who was assassinated by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in Malta. On line…

9 Jun 2020 11AM 15 min

World Economic Report

In this week's world economic report, -Trump hails dubious May jobless report to boost stock market -Oil giant BP announced plans to cut close to 10,000 jobs of its global workforce due to coronavirus pandemic -Eskom is demanding R95 million from auditing firm PwC. On line is Senior Research Fellow…

9 Jun 2020 10AM 13 min

SA's COVID-19 modelling deeply flawed

When president Ramaphosa announced the decision to implement an initial 21 day lockdow, he referred to “modelling” on which the decision was based on. But there has been no official information on the modelling despite its critical role. On line is Senior lecturer in Economics at the University of Johannesburg,…

9 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

World Food Safety

As the world celebrated World Food Safety Day last week, it is estimated that 600 million people worldwide fall ill after eating contaminated foods. The disease impede socio-economic development by straining health care systems and harming national economies. This significant challenge is currently compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic. So how…

8 Jun 2020 10AM 8 min

SAFCEI want oversight on energy projects

The Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute (SAFCEI) has written submissions to Parliament's Appropriation Committee on issues concerning funding to Eskom. The hearing is set for today. On line is SAFCEI Executive Director, Francesca de Gasparis

8 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

Entrepreneurship report reveals how to drive growth

The economic and social upheaval caused by Covid-19 underlines the need for a collective strategy to unlock entrepreneurship in South Africa. This has been highlighted in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa (GEM SA) 2019-2020 report. On line is Research Associate at Stellenbosch University School of Business School, Angus Bowmaker-…

8 Jun 2020 10AM 9 min

Are we prepared for potential pandemic lawsuits against SA's health systems

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads around the world, there has been an outpouring support for health care professionals. They have also been given a break from indemnity payments and will most likely be prioritised for critical care and ventilators should they fall sick themselves. But for how long will this…

5 Jun 2020 1PM 12 min

Media Hit Parade with Tanya Khoury

We are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade where we look at stories that are making the numbers. On line is Acumen Media Director, Tonya Khoury.

5 Jun 2020 10AM 11 min

Middle East Report

In this week's Middle East report in partnership with London based Middle East Eye, -we put the spotlight on the protests over the killing of unarmed, autistic Palestinian, as well the global outrage over George Floyd's murder -Could this be the real turning point for Trump? And Jeremy Corbyn's take…

5 Jun 2020 9AM 29 min

Protests continue in the US over George Floyd killing

Protests have continued across the US over the killing of George Floyd, an armed black man by Minneapolis policemen. The protesters are demanding equal justice in the US justice system and an end to centuries of systemic racism. The protesters have been met with excessive force by authorities. We now…

5 Jun 2020 8AM 11 min

Should ICU facilities be available to the frail

According to South Africa's triage policy, a person with Frailty Assessment Score of above four, anyone who is categorised as being mildly frail to severely frail will be excluded from ICU access as well as ventilators if they become ill. So should people with disabilities have access to ICU? On…

5 Jun 2020 8AM 11 min

Racism as the common enemy

The images of George Floyd, an US citizen suffocating under the knee of white police officer who ignored his pleas that he was unable to breath, sent shock waves across the world. Dignity and equality have long been enshrined in international laws and charters, but those who posses power tend…

3 Jun 2020 11AM 11 min

Analysis: North Gauteng high court rules lock down regulations unlawful

The High court in Pretoria has declared lockdown level 4 and 3 unconstitutional and invalid. The court has directed the members of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to amend and publish the regulations in line with the Bill of Rights. This after activist Reyno De Beer of Liberty Fighters…

3 Jun 2020 10AM 10 min

Red Cross campaign during covid-19

The International Red Cross , Red Crescent Movement and Facebook have partnered to launch AfricaTogether, a digital campaign aimed at encouraging Africans to be more vigilante during the Covid-19 pandemic. On line is Crystal Wells, spokesperson, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Africa

1 Jun 2020 10AM 7 min

The GuptaLeaks

Three years ago, amaBhungane and its #GuptaLeaks partners revealed a contract kickback between the Guptas and locomotive manufacturer contracted to Transnet. But for more on this story is Stefaans Brumer from the amBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism.

1 Jun 2020 10AM 12 min

School set to re-open on June 8

We continue our discussion on the announcement by Basic education minister's deferred date to have schools re-opened. There is still glowing disapproval from the general public and civil organisations to have schools re-opened at the middle of the peak of pandemic. On line is co-founder and Director for Sonke Gender…

1 Jun 2020 10AM 10 min

Understanding OneAfrica .org

OneAfrica.org, a public benefit organisation (PBO) formed by Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, focuses on working with African businesses and governments to foster greater socio and economic cohesion across the continent. And for more on the organisation is founder Amb Ebrahim Rasool.

29 May 2020 10AM 15 min