The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is marking its 50th anniversary. Leaders from across the region gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, this week to commemorate five decades of regional cooperation and economic integration. To discuss the significance of the milestone - and what lies ahead for West Africa - Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Paul Ejime, an international affairs analyst and commentator on African geopolitics.

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is marking its 50th anniversary. Leaders from across the region gathered in Lagos, Nigeria, this week to commemorate five decades of regional cooperation and economic integration. To discuss the significance of the milestone - and what lies ahead for West Africa -&nbsp;Thabiso Lehoko spoke to Paul Ejime, an international affairs analyst and commentator on African geopolitics.

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South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country's National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension pending the finalization of a case he is facing. The President says he has appointed Puleng Dimpane as the Acting National Police Commissioner.

The President was addressing the media from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Masemola faces four charges relating to the contravention of the Public Finances Management Act. This relates to the contract awarded to alleged criminal mastermind Cat Matlala's Medicare24.

Mpho Sithole spoke to our reporter, Michael Mbewe and Abigail Ngobene, Director at AG NGOBENE INC.

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country's National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, on precautionary suspension pending the finalization of a case he is facing. The President says he has appointed Puleng Dimpane as the Acting National Police Commissioner.
The President was addressing the media from the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Masemola faces four charges relating to the contravention of the Public Finances Management Act. This relates to the contract awarded to alleged criminal mastermind Cat Matlala's Medicare24.
Mpho Sithole spoke to our reporter, Michael Mbewe and Abigail Ngobene, Director at AG NGOBENE INC.

SA's National Police Commissioner placed on precautionary suspension

South Africa's (SA) Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, says women in leadership positions play a critical role in creating an enabling environment for women because they've been in the trenches. Maya was part of a panel of women judges from across various parts of the continent sharing their experiences in the top leadership positions in the judiciary.

The southern African nation has been hosting the second High-level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa, in conjunction with the Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. The three day meeting ended on Thursday.

Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

South Africa's (SA) Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, says women in leadership positions play a critical role in creating an enabling environment for women because they've been in the trenches. Maya was part of a panel of women judges from across various parts of the continent sharing their experiences in the top leadership positions in the judiciary.
The southern African nation has been hosting the second High-level Meeting of Women Judicial Leaders of Africa, in conjunction with the Conference of Constitutional Jurisdictions of Africa in Sandton, north of Johannesburg. The three day meeting ended on Thursday.
Thuto Ngobeni has the report.

Women in leadership positions play critical role

Zimbabwe's decision to suspend the export of lithium and other raw minerals, has sent shockwaves through the mining sector, highlighting a broader global shift toward local beneficiation.

Governments across Africa are increasingly looking to retain more value from their natural resources by processing them locally, rather than exporting raw materials. But while the policy direction is clear, the practical implications-particularly around tax frameworks, transfer pricing, and multinational operations-are complex and often overlooked.

To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Michael Hewson, Director at Graphene Economics.

Zimbabwe's decision to suspend the export of lithium and other raw minerals, has sent shockwaves through the mining sector, highlighting a broader global shift toward local beneficiation.
Governments across Africa are increasingly looking to retain more value from their natural resources by processing them locally, rather than exporting raw materials. But while the policy direction is clear, the practical implications-particularly around tax frameworks, transfer pricing, and multinational operations-are complex and often overlooked.
To unpack this, Mpho Sithole spoke to Michael Hewson, Director at Graphene Economics.

Economic Community of West African States celebtrate 50th anniversary

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