South Africa's small and medium-sized businesses are under increasing pressure, not from a shortage of work, but from late payments by larger companies. With the sector accounting for nearly 60 percent of employment, there are growing concerns about the impact on jobs and economic growth. Lebogang Mabange reports.

South Africa's small and medium-sized businesses are under increasing pressure, not from a shortage of work, but from late payments by larger companies. With the sector accounting for nearly 60 percent of employment, there are growing concerns about the impact on jobs and economic growth. Lebogang Mabange reports.

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Late payments from big firms strain South Africa SMEs, threatening jobs and economic growth

US President, Donald Trump, has given Iran a time-frame to re-open the Strait of Hormuz or a military operation will be launched. Some countries including China and Russia are against the authorization of the use of force to resolve this impasse. The UN Security Council will also vote on the resolution to reopen the pathway. This follows increased calls to de-escalate the U.S-Israel war on Iran as soon as possible. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

US President, Donald Trump, has given Iran a time-frame to re-open the Strait of Hormuz or a military operation will be launched. Some countries including China and Russia are against the authorization of the use of force to resolve this impasse. The UN Security Council will also vote on the resolution to reopen the pathway. This follows increased calls to de-escalate the U.S-Israel war on Iran as soon as possible. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

US President, Donald Trump warns Iran to reopen Hormuz or face possible military action

Recent statements on Burkina Faso's democratic future by the country's Military Leader,  Ibrahim Traoré, have reignited debate on the country's political direction and that of the wider Sahel region. Traoré, a 36-year-old army captain, came to power in 2022 following a military coup and currently leads the country's transitional government. BUT, in a televised interview, the military ruler told a broadcaster that democracy was not for Burkina Faso he also confirmed that long-promised elections would be postponed indefinitely. What does this mean for Burkina Faso? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa 

Recent statements on Burkina Faso's democratic future by the country's Military Leader, &nbsp;Ibrahim Traor&eacute;, have reignited debate on the country's political direction and that of the wider Sahel region. Traor&eacute;, a 36-year-old army captain, came to power in 2022 following a military coup and currently leads the country's transitional government. BUT, in a televised interview, the military ruler told a broadcaster that democracy was not for Burkina Faso he also confirmed that long-promised elections would be postponed indefinitely. What does this mean for Burkina Faso? Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa&nbsp;

Ibrahim Traoré delays elections, questions democracy in Burkina Faso

Cameroon's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president. In a ‌joint session of the ruling party-dominated National Assembly and Senate, lawmakers voted 200 to 18 in favour, with four abstentions, to pass the bill. It is proposed that the vice president would complete the mandate of the 93-year-old president, Paul Biya in case of death or incapacity. Last Friday we spoke to Prof Elvis Ngolle Ngolle - Member of the Central Committee of the governing Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) and he told us that the decision to reintroduce the position of a Vice President was a measure that ​will ensure continuity.  Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement opposition party, Dr Marius Tchonang Pokah

Cameroon's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reintroduce the position of vice president. In a &zwnj;joint session of the ruling party-dominated National Assembly and Senate, lawmakers voted 200 to 18 in favour, with four abstentions, to pass the bill. It is proposed that the vice president would complete the mandate of the 93-year-old president, Paul Biya in case of death or incapacity. Last Friday we spoke to Prof Elvis Ngolle Ngolle - Member of the Central Committee of the governing Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) and he told us that the decision to reintroduce the position of a Vice President was a measure that ​will ensure continuity.&nbsp; Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Leader of the Cameroon Renaissance Movement opposition party, Dr Marius Tchonang Pokah

Cameroon Renaissance Movement calls on AU to take action against "a country that has not had a cabinet meeting in 8 year" after disputed  constitutional amendments

Late payments from big firms strain South Africa SMEs, threatening jobs and economic growth

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