Officials from eight countries in Southern Africa attended a five-day training programme for transitioning to Commonwealth Meridian, a new debt management system.

The Commonwealth Secretariat facilitated the training in Mozambique last week in partnership with the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute for Eastern and Southern Africa to equip 25 officials from eight countries in recording, analysing and reporting debt data using the new system.

Adviser and Head of the Debt Management Unit at the Commonwealth Secretariat, is Pamella McLaren…

Officials from eight countries in Southern Africa attended a five-day training programme for transitioning to Commonwealth Meridian, a new debt management system.
The Commonwealth Secretariat facilitated the training in Mozambique last week in partnership with the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute for Eastern and Southern Africa to equip 25 officials from eight countries in recording, analysing and reporting debt data using the new system.
Adviser and Head of the Debt Management Unit at the Commonwealth Secretariat, is Pamella McLaren…

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Officials from Southern Africa attend a 5-day training programme for transitioning to Commonwealth Meridian

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.

For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.
For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners feel the squeeze as inflation, fuel costs bite

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.

With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?

Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.
With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?
Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

China urges BRICS cooperation on strategic minerals, energy security

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa.

The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry. The report says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.

Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa.
The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry. The report says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.
Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Officials from Southern Africa attend a 5-day training programme for transitioning to Commonwealth Meridian

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