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
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Mozambique Marks 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Significant Gains in Gender Equality
Mozambique has made “remarkable progress” in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment, the Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action, Ivete Alane, said Friday at the launch of the country’s Beijing+30 National Report and the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Speaking at the ceremony, Alane praised the… Continue reading Mozambique Marks 30 Years of the Beijing Declaration with Significant Gains in Gender Equality
Zambia Mourns Trailblazing Politician Edith Nawakwi
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambia is in mourning following the death of Edith Zewelani Nawakwi, a pioneering figure in the nation’s political landscape. She passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was receiving specialist medical treatment, her family said. She was 66 years old. Nawakwi, often… Continue reading Zambia Mourns Trailblazing Politician Edith Nawakwi
SADC Terminates SAMIDRC Mandate, Directs Phased Withdrawal of Troops from the DRC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the termination of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and ordered the phased withdrawal of all SAMIDRC (SADC Mission in the DRC) troops. The decision, finalised during an Extraordinary Virtual Summit chaired by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 13 March 2025, signals a… Continue reading SADC Terminates SAMIDRC Mandate, Directs Phased Withdrawal of Troops from the DRC
SADC Calls For ‘Immediate and Unconditional’ Removal Of Sanctions On Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for the “immediate and unconditional” removal of economic sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing them as “illegal measures that violate the basic human rights of ordinary Zimbabweans.” This call came on the 25th of October, which SADC has designated as Anti-Sanctions Day, a day set aside annually to spotlight… Continue reading SADC Calls For ‘Immediate and Unconditional’ Removal Of Sanctions On Zimbabwe
Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
The Mpumalanga Tourism Expo has emerged as a landmark event for promoting sustainable tourism practices in South Africa. Organized annually by Jakada Holdings in partnership with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the event showcases the province’s rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and tourist attractions, positioning Mpumalanga as a premier tourist destination. This year’s expo was… Continue reading Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Attracts SADC Countries
Several countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed interest in joining forces with tourism authorities in Mpumalanga, eSwatini and Mozambique aimed at selling their areas as preferred tourism and investment destinations. This emerged at the 4th Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) media launch in Mbombela on Thursday, August 15. The partnership,… Continue reading Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Attracts SADC Countries
MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation
The MK Party has strongly condemned the DA’s claims that it poses a threat to national security, labelling the official opposition’s call for the US to intervene in South Africa’s upcoming general elections a “treasonous act.” The newly launched political party led by former President Jacob Zuma threatened legal action against the DA unless it… Continue reading MK Party Seethes Over DA’s ‘Derogatory’ Claims As IEC Raises Concerns About US Invitation
SADC Intensifying Efforts To Avert Disasters
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional bloc has called for accelerated disaster preparedness and resilient building as disasters continue to affect economic growth of the region. The Committee of Ministers responsible for Disaster Risk Management made the call at a just-ended meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Peter Kankonde, committee chairperson, urged… Continue reading SADC Intensifying Efforts To Avert Disasters
SADC Must Focus On Other Crises, Not Only DRC
AFTER the Southern African Development Community (SADC) approved the deployment of a military force to restore peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), civil society organizations in the region have urged leaders to show similar commitment to other crises in the region. The Southern African People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) and Crisis in… Continue reading SADC Must Focus On Other Crises, Not Only DRC