Illicit Trade in Africa’s Natural Resources: Experts Sound the Alarm at Unisa Seminar

Dr Tafadzwa Luke Mupingashato, a postdoctoral research fellow at the school, led the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs (TM-School) postdoctoral seminar titled Trade Misinvoicing, Institutions, and Financial Systems: Unveiling Hidden Drains on African Growth. It brought together distinguished scholars and policymakers to critically assess the regional impact of trade misinvoicing in Africa’s mineral sectors. (Photo: Unisa Multimedia Centre)

Illicit financial flows and weak institutions are robbing Africa of its mineral wealth. A recent seminar at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs unpacked new empirical evidence and offered bold policy proposals. On 2 August 2025, the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs (TM-School) at Unisa hosted a… Continue reading Illicit Trade in Africa’s Natural Resources: Experts Sound the Alarm at Unisa Seminar

Jacob Zuma Returns to Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday for Two Cases Related to Corruption

BACK IN COURT: Former President Jacob Zuma is due to appear in court this coming Thursday for two cases related to the arms deal corruption trial. Photo: MK Party

The leader of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, former President Jacob Zuma is due in court this coming Thursday for two cases related to the arms deal corruption trial. According to the JG Zuma Foundation, of which Zuma is a patron, he would first hear the ruling of Judge Nkosinathi Chili in the application for… Continue reading Jacob Zuma Returns to Pietermaritzburg High Court on Thursday for Two Cases Related to Corruption

Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg

The underfire Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has set his party on winning the upcoming by-elections in Mandeni and Mpofana in KwaZulu-Natal. Shivambu also wants to win the ward 24 by-election in the City of Johannesburg set for 14 May 2025. In a message on his Facebook page, he said no… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg

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