Young workers affiliated with South Africa's trade union federation COSATU are calling for increased government spending as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. They want greater investment in infrastructure, job creation and public services, as well as relief from rising fuel costs. The workers argue that government must move away from austerity measures and do more to stimulate economic growth and tackle unemployment. Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, reports.

Young workers affiliated with South Africa's trade union federation COSATU are calling for increased government spending as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. They want greater investment in infrastructure, job creation and public services, as well as relief from rising fuel costs. The workers argue that government must move away from austerity measures and do more to stimulate economic growth and tackle unemployment. Channel Africa's economics reporter, Innocent Semosa, reports.

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COSATU youth demand increased spending on jobs, infrastructure and public services ahead of budget statement

The Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication is holding its 36th annual meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day meeting is assessing disease surveillance, vaccination and outbreak response systems to protect children and safeguard the continent's polio-free status. Representatives from African countries, the World Health Organization and partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are attending. Sisi Segalo reports.

The Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication is holding its 36th annual meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day meeting is assessing disease surveillance, vaccination and outbreak response systems to protect children and safeguard the continent's polio-free status. Representatives from African countries, the World Health Organization and partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are attending. Sisi Segalo reports.

Africa’s polio-free status in focus as regional experts assess vaccination and disease surveillance systems in Johannesburg

Africa’s resource wealth has long been central to the global economy. Yet the continent continues to confront a fundamental development question: why does being rich in resources not necessarily translate into industrial power, economic diversification or greater prosperity for its people? From critical minerals essential to the energy transition and advanced technologies to agricultural commodities such as shea, the challenge is not simply what Africa produces, but where value is created, who controls the supply chains and who ultimately benefits. Today, we examine the economics of resource sovereignty, the realities of industrialisation, the role of capital and financial markets, and whether greater regional cooperation can strengthen Africa’s position in the global economy. The central question is this: how can Africa move from supplying the world’s raw materials to shaping the industries, markets and economic opportunities those resources make possible? To answer some of these questions, we spoke to Development Economist, Phelisa Nkomo

Africa&rsquo;s resource wealth has long been central to the global economy. Yet the continent continues to confront a fundamental development question: why does being rich in resources not necessarily translate into industrial power, economic diversification or greater prosperity for its people? From critical minerals essential to the energy transition and advanced technologies to agricultural commodities such as shea, the challenge is not simply what Africa produces, but where value is created, who controls the supply chains and who ultimately benefits. Today, we examine the economics of resource sovereignty, the realities of industrialisation, the role of capital and financial markets, and whether greater regional cooperation can strengthen Africa&rsquo;s position in the global economy. The central question is this: how can Africa move from supplying the world&rsquo;s raw materials to shaping the industries, markets and economic opportunities those resources make possible? To answer some of these questions, we spoke to Development Economist, Phelisa Nkomo

Africa’s resource wealth raises questions over value addition, industrialisation and economic sovereignty as experts call for local beneficiation and stronger regional cooperation

The United Nations and Switzerland are hosting a sixth round of consultations in Geneva today, bringing together representatives from 22 countries and five international organisations to coordinate efforts to end the war in Sudan. Previous rounds have failed to produce a ceasefire, and this meeting is expected to seek a joint statement reaffirming commitments to peace and identifying practical steps for further diplomatic action. Neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is attending. The African Union is also expected to discuss Sudan with the UN Security Council on Friday. We spoke to Khalid Omer Yousif, Sudan's former Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the Sudanese Congress Party.

The United Nations and Switzerland are hosting a sixth round of consultations in Geneva today, bringing together representatives from 22 countries and five international organisations to coordinate efforts to end the war in Sudan. Previous rounds have failed to produce a ceasefire, and this meeting is expected to seek a joint statement reaffirming commitments to peace and identifying practical steps for further diplomatic action. Neither the Sudanese Armed Forces nor the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is attending. The African Union is also expected to discuss Sudan with the UN Security Council on Friday. We spoke to Khalid Omer Yousif, Sudan's former Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the Sudanese Congress Party.

COSATU youth demand increased spending on jobs, infrastructure and public services ahead of budget statement

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