Day one of Meetings Africa has wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa, with industry leaders gathering for the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDAY) at the Sandton Convention Centre. Discussions focused on the global business events landscape and how meetings and conferences can connect Africa to the world while driving investment and development. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange was in attendance and filed this report...

Day one of Meetings Africa has wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa, with industry leaders gathering for the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDAY) at the Sandton Convention Centre. Discussions focused on the global business events landscape and how meetings and conferences can connect Africa to the world while driving investment and development. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange was in attendance and filed this report...

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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Day one of Meetings Africa wraps up in Johannesburg, South Africa

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has praised the armed forces for the operation that killed one of the country's top drug lord, known as El Mencho. Cartel members unleashed a wave of violence following El Mencho's death. Sheinbaum has lambasted the group for torching businesses and erecting burning blockades in retaliation to the killing of their leader. For a look at the rise in criminal cartels taking over entire police structures in countries such as Mexico, Haiti and most recently, in South Africa, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Anti-Terrorism Specialist and Global Security Analyst, Dr. Dickson Osajie

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has praised the armed forces for the operation that killed one of the country's top drug lord, known as El Mencho. Cartel members unleashed a wave of violence following El Mencho's death. Sheinbaum has lambasted the group for torching businesses and erecting burning blockades in retaliation to the killing of their leader. For a look at the rise in criminal cartels taking over entire police structures in countries such as Mexico, Haiti and most recently, in South Africa, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Anti-Terrorism Specialist and Global Security Analyst, Dr. Dickson Osajie

Brazen revolt by Mexican criminal cartels thrusts Haiti, South Africa on the spotlight as reported new criminal hubs 

Zambia has announced the detection of Polio virus found in the capital, Lusaka. The last case of polio in Zambia was in 1995 but this record is now at stake after the detection of Poliovirus. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo reports that the detection of Polio is now adding to the already existing threats in the region following detection of similar types in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia.

Zambia has announced the detection of Polio virus found in the capital, Lusaka. The last case of polio in Zambia was in 1995 but this record is now at stake after the detection of Poliovirus. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo reports that the detection of Polio is now adding to the already existing threats in the region following detection of similar types in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia.

Zambia announces detection of Polio virus found in  Lusaka

Feeding schemes and soup kitchens continue to have meaningful impact for many communities in South Africa. Across the country, many families face a daily reality of stretched meals, reduced food portions or limited food amongst others. While food relief remains vital,soup kitchens and feeding schemes are making a huge impact on addressing hunger and poverty. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

Feeding schemes and soup kitchens continue to have meaningful impact for many communities in South Africa. Across the country, many families face a daily reality of stretched meals, reduced food portions or limited food amongst others. While food relief remains vital,soup kitchens and feeding schemes are making a huge impact on addressing hunger and poverty. Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

Day one of Meetings Africa wraps up in Johannesburg, South Africa

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