The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Robert Floyd, has warned that rising geopolitical tensions and stalled ratifications are threatening decades of progress in limiting nuclear weapons testing. Floyd was addressing the press this week on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), in advancing the non-proliferation and disarmament objectives of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Robert Floyd, has warned that rising geopolitical tensions and stalled ratifications are threatening decades of progress in limiting nuclear weapons testing. Floyd was addressing the press this week on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), in advancing the non-proliferation and disarmament objectives of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

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Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation warns rising tensions and stalled ratifications threaten nuclear test ban progress

The 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index shows a mixed, predominantly concerning landscape for journalism in Africa. While Namibia and Cape Verde lead with "satisfactory" rankings, most nations face "problematic" to "very serious" conditions, marked by increased legal constraints, physical safety issues, and economic pressures on media. According to the report,  press freedom has never been so strained in sub-Saharan Africa, a region battered by political instability, from the Great Lakes to the Sahel to Sudan. Wars, the criminalisation of journalism and economic challenges are the catalysts of this decline.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jeanne Lagarde, Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

The 2026 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index shows a mixed, predominantly concerning landscape for journalism in Africa. While Namibia and Cape Verde lead with "satisfactory" rankings, most nations face "problematic" to "very serious" conditions, marked by increased legal constraints, physical safety issues, and economic pressures on media. According to the report, &nbsp;press freedom has never been so strained in sub-Saharan Africa, a region battered by political instability, from the Great Lakes to the Sahel to Sudan. Wars, the criminalisation of journalism and economic challenges are the catalysts of this decline. &nbsp;Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Jeanne Lagarde, Advocacy Officer for Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

"Countries such as Botswana and Togo are improving performance on World Press Freedom Index"- Reporters Without Borders for Sub Saharan Africa

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse.......On International Workers' Day, attention is turning to the state of work across the world, as unemployment remains high in many economies, inequality persists, and workers continue to face pressures linked to slow growth, inflation, and changing labour markets. This year, the International Labour Organization says the theme is "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment" - highlighting rising concerns around stress, burnout, and mental health in the workplace, and calling for stronger protections for workers' well-being.. Peter Ndoro spoke to Matthew Parks of the Congress of South African Trade Unions on the realities facing workers on the ground.....

Welcome to the Friday edition of The Discourse.......On International Workers' Day, attention is turning to the state of work across the world, as unemployment remains high in many economies, inequality persists, and workers continue to face pressures linked to slow growth, inflation, and changing labour markets. This year, the International Labour Organization says the theme is "Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment" - highlighting rising concerns around stress, burnout, and mental health in the workplace, and calling for stronger protections for workers' well-being.. Peter Ndoro spoke to Matthew Parks of the Congress of South African Trade Unions on the realities facing workers on the ground.....

Workers’ Day spotlights joblessness, inequality and rising mental health pressures globally

Credit rating agency Moody's has surrendered the regulatory licence of its South African subsidiary as it focuses on serving cross-border investors and African issuers seeking international funding. The firm says the decision reflects a broader adjustment to its business model and confirms that it will continue to rate South African entities from offshore offices. Regulators have approved a phased transition to limit disruption, allowing banks to rely on existing Moody's South Africa ratings for regulatory purposes for 24 months, until April 2028. The move signals a shift in how credit ratings will be used in one of Africa's most developed financial markets.  Peter Ndoro spoke to President of the African Credit Rating Association (ACRA), Dr Sifiso Falala...

Credit rating agency Moody's has surrendered the regulatory licence of its South African subsidiary as it focuses on serving cross-border investors and African issuers seeking international funding. The firm says the decision reflects a broader adjustment to its business model and confirms that it will continue to rate South African entities from offshore offices. Regulators have approved a phased transition to limit disruption, allowing banks to rely on existing Moody's South Africa ratings for regulatory purposes for 24 months, until April 2028. The move signals a shift in how credit ratings will be used in one of Africa's most developed financial markets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Peter Ndoro spoke to President of the African Credit Rating Association (ACRA), Dr Sifiso Falala...

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation warns rising tensions and stalled ratifications threaten nuclear test ban progress

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