What to expect as 84 million Nigerians go to the polls
Nigerians go to the polls on February 16 in the first of two sets of elections to choose the president, national assembly and state legislators. […]
Corruption
Communities, mining corporations and corruption in South Africa
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the mining industry operated without restraint and had undue influence over government decision-making. This created an environment where […]
South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties
South African President Ramaphosa has finally signed into law a new bill aimed at regulating the funding of political parties. It was approved by Parliament in June 2018. […]
Arrest of ZCTU leaders highlights continued repression of trade unions in Zimbabwe
On 16 November 2018, seven members of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) – including ZCTU Secretary General Japhet Moyo and ZCTU President Peter […]
Amadiba Crisis Committee suspicious of Mantashe’s intentions
Gwede Mantashe will for the first time since he took the position of Minister of Mineral Resources in February meet with the Amadiba Crisis Committee.
South Africa is set on fixing its economy. But will poor people benefit?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been working hard to improve South Africa’s economic situation. In October he hosted a jobs summit that’s expected to produce 275 […]
Bolsonaro’s victory is likely to see Brazil scale down Africa interests
His first son is a senator for the state of Rio do Janeiro. His second son a municipal councillor in the city of Rio, and […]
MyCiti strikers meet with the City and political parties
The striking MyCiti workers today had their first meeting with the City of Cape Town and the Vehicle Operating Companies.
Why journalists in South Africa should do some self-reflection
It is fitting that the apology by the editor of Sunday Times, South Africa’s biggest newspaper, for its serious lapses in editorial independence and judgement […]
NEHAWU consulting members to end SASSA strike
SASSA officials in Khayelitsha joined the nationwide strike calling for suspension of the biometric enrollment system.
Women and children bear the brunt of Cameroon’s conflict
On 7 September 2018, hundreds of women rallied in a stadium in the city of Bamenda, in the north-west region of Cameroon to protest multiple […]
Women make a difference in Brazilian politics and activism
The 7 October vote is very unlikely to end the suspense and we will have to wait until the second round later in the month, […]
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