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Managing the risks of the retrenchment process in South Africa

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
The global economic climate continues to exert a chilling toll on employers, with South African businesses not escaping the frosty effects of slowing demand and creeping inflation. Like their counterparts in many countries, South African employers are actively seeking mechanisms to manage costs, consolidate employee headcount, and align their businesses with changes in customer demand and behaviour. Companies are closing… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Calm returns to Senegal after days of violence that claimed 16 lives

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Calm has now returned to most streets of Senegal’s capital, Dakar after days of violence following the jailing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. His supporters first clashed with the police on Thursday, after Sonko was convicted of “corrupting youth”. On Saturday, the clashes continued into the evening. In residential neighbourhoods, protesters threw rocks at police, barricaded roads and burned tyres.… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

At least 9 killed in violent protests over the jailing of Senegal’s Sonko

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
At least nine people were killed in clashes between riot police and supporters of Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko on Thursday. Protests erupted after Sonko was jailed by a court for “corrupting young people” which consists of poaching or encouraging the debauchery of a young person under the age of 21. The opposition figure has been facing trial on charges of rape,… Read More
Africa Southern Africa World Zimbabwe 

Zimbabwe’s new bill that imposes death penalty for ‘unpatriotic acts’

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Zimbabweans who are found of engaging in what the government describes as “unpatriotic acts” now risk receiving a death penalty as punishment. The country’s parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a controversial bill that imposes such a punishment. Imposing heavy fines or even the death penalty on offenders are also part of the punishment regime. Called the patriot clause… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Senegal’s opposition leader jailed for “corrupting young people”

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison by a court for “corrupting young people.” The “corruption of youth”, consists of poaching or encouraging the debauchery of a young person under the age of 21. It is an offence under Senegalese law. The opposition figure has been facing trial on charges of rape, but he was… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Uganda’s Museveni defends anti-LGBTQ law amid aid cut threats

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has defended signing an anti-LGBTQ law that seeks to further restrict persons from the LGBTQ community. The law is one of the world’s harshest and allows for death penalty for persons considered serial offenders. It also imposes a life sentence for same-sex intercourse and a 20-year sentence for promotion of homosexuality. Museveni who was speaking for… Read More
Africa Namibia Southern Africa World 

Namibia: 13 dead after eating toxic porridge

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
At least thirteen people have died in a span of three days after eating toxic porridge in Namibia. Four others have been admitted to hospital in critical condition after eating suspected toxic food in Namibia. Report say all the victims are from a household of 22 people in Kayova village, in north-eastern Kavango region. Most of those who died were… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghanaian author and feminist Ama Ata Aidoo dies

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
Celebrated Ghanaian author and playwright, Ama Ata Aidoo, has died aged 81, her family said on Wednesday. In a statement, her family said “our beloved relative and writer” passed away after a short illness, requesting privacy to allow them to grieve. The renowned feminist was one of Africa’s famous authors whose works focused on African women. Ama Ata Aidoo was also… Read More
Africa Business World 

Paymentology and Blackbullion South Africa to empower financially savvy youth

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,
Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor in empowering banks and top-performing fintechs with advanced payment solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Blackbullion South Africa, a leading financial literacy platform. The partnership is aimed at promoting financial literacy among youth in South Africa by sponsoring young people from Amathuba Collective on the Blackbullion South Africa platform. Amathuba Collective is a… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Afrobarometer set for fieldwork after planning meeting in Accra

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Afrobarometer, an African data gathering organization has announced it is set to roll out its next series of surveys expected to be conducted in 40 African countries. The network successfully concluded its round 10 planning meeting in Ghana, setting the stage for upcoming field work. At its Accra meeting high-profile policy makers and thought leaders as well as the network’s… Read More