Inflation’s rise shows no signs of slowing
By Ntsakisi Maswanganyi – INFLATION continued unabated last month, breaching the 3%-6% target band for the first time since August last year. Rising inflation increases the possibility of more interest rate hikes, although an increase is not expected when the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) announces its rates decision on Thursday. Fourteen economists surveyed […]
End to platinum strike in sight
Emelia Motsai The seniority of the Labour Court and the desperation of Amcu and the platinum producers might lead to a resolution that could end Amcu’s 17 week strike in the platinum sector. This according to labour law analyst Tony Healy, from Tony Healy and Associates. On Tuesday Amcu and the platinum producers, Lonmin, Ango […]
Platinum strike continues
The strike is now into its 16th week, the longest strike ever in South Africa’s history. The situation around the platinum mines is becoming increasingly desperate, both politically and in terms of the worsening humanitarian crisis. Nationally the effort to mobilise support is gaining momentum with NGOs, religious organisations and political movements providing solidarity. […]
1st sitting of 5th Parliament Today
South Africa’s fifth democratic Parliament holds its first sitting to swear in new MPs and formally elect President Jacob Zuma as head of state amidst much controversy over parties’ nominations. In particular – the ANC’s regression in terms of gender representation for the provincial top jobs. For live updates from parliament: click here
Recommendations of the AU Expert Meeting – Cape Town
SPII Director Isobel Frye and Senior Economic Researcher Taku Fundira recently participated in the AU High Level Expert Meeting on Children and Social Protection Systems in Africa held in Cape Town on 29 April to 30 April 2014. Read full recommendations AU Expert Recommendations – ENG – FINAL – 2 May 2014
. Knowledge is Power: World Bank to Chart Africa’s Minerals in ‘Billion Dollar Map’
By Jacob Kushner (Think Africa Press) Africa loses vast sums of money by underpricing its resources. Can a map help change that? Click Here for more
End the Global Apartheid for Women
By Yvonne Chaka Chaka (Think Africa Press) Reproductive health is a no-brainer but many women across Africa are being denied it. The ‘I Decide Petition’ wants this to change, for good. Click Here for more
South Sudan food security crisis could spiral into famine, agencies warn
By Sam Jones (The Guardian) The conflict in South Sudan has set the country on course towards a “hunger catastrophe”, with almost 4 million people already in dire need of food and humanitarian assistance, and aid agencies warning of a possible famine later this year if urgent supplies do not get through. Click Here for […]
Africa: Call for Visa-Free Africa Dominates World Economic Forum on Africa
BY COLLINS MWAI – Calls for visa free movements around Africa for African passport holders dominated the just concluded World Economic Forum on Afriva in Abuja, Nigeria that ended yesterday. African leaders led by President Paul Kagame, Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, African Development Bank president Dr Donald Kaberuka and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote championed the […]
Nigeria: ILO Urges New Partnership to Fight Poverty and Social Exclusion
BY FRANCIS OKEKE – The Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Aeneas Chuma has called for greater cooperation among governments, employers and workers to fight unemployment and promote inclusive growth in the African region. Chuma, who spoke at the just concluded World Economic Forum on Africa which held […]
