South Africa to Investigate Zimbabwe’s Politically Motivated Rape
By Mark | February 25, 2013
South Africa has made a groundbreaking decision to investigate crimes against humanity in Zimbabwe. This unprecedented action positions the country as a global leader in confronting rape worldwide, and provides the first real hope that a past campaign of mass rape will be prosecuted and future atrocities will be prevented. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
Southern Africa: report on flood situation
By JoeyA | February 20, 2013
Topics: News | No Comments »
South Africa: Mamphela Ramphele to launch new political party, Agang?
By JoeyA | February 20, 2013
Mamphela Ramphele, an activist against apartheid, one of the leaders of the Black Consciousness Movement alongside such as Steve Biko, a medical doctor, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town and one of the of four managing directors of the World Bank has announced she is consulting on forming a new party political platform. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
The EU Zimbabwe 18 February 2013
By Mark | February 18, 2013
The EU has lifted the travel ban on six members of the government of Zimbabwe. 21 people and one company have been removed from restrictive measures list (travel ban and asset freeze). A peaceful and credible referendum would be grounds for the removal of majority of remaining measures.
Council conclusions on Zimbabwe Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
South Africa: President Zuma gives State of the Nation Address
By Mark | February 14, 2013
State of the Nation Address by His Excellency Jacob G Zuma, President of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the Joint Sitting Of Parliament, Cape Town
President Zuma gave his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on 14 February. In it he highlighted five key priorities including education, health, the fight against crime, decent work, rural development and land reform. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
Zambia: Is legal tax avoidance costing Zambia millions?
By JoeyA | February 13, 2013
A new investigation released today by ActionAid has revealed that the Associated British Foods group (ABF), owner of Silver Spoon sugar, Ryvita and Primark, is dodging its tax bill in Zambia, one of the world’s poorest countries. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
Southern Africa floods, Mozambique 69 dead, 150,000 displaced so far in 2013
By Mark | February 8, 2013
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Since October 2012, floods in Mozambique have killed a total of 97 people, of which 69 people have been killed since the major flooding began in January 2013. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | 1 Comment »
COSATU cautiously welcomes increase in farm workers minimum wage
By JoeyA | February 6, 2013
The Congress of South African Trade Unions welcomes the decision of the Minister of Labour to adopt the recommendation of the Employment Conditions Commission (ECC) to increase the national minimum wage of farm workers from R69 to R105 per day, which means R11.66 per hour, R525 a week or R2274.82 a month. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
South Africa: Increase in farm workers minimum wage met with caution
By JoeyA | February 5, 2013
South Africa has increased the basic daily wage of farm workers by 52% following a violent strike in the wine-producing Western Cape region, the labour minister has said. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »
Mozambique Floods: at least 48 dead and 146,000 in temporary accommodation says UN
By JoeyA | January 29, 2013
•At least 48 people have died in severe floods in southern Mozambique. Some 250,000 people have been affected, of which 146,000 people are still being housed in temporary shelters. Read the rest of this entry »
Topics: News | No Comments »