South Africa's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has lost its head after Advocate Andrea Johnson resigned with immediate effect following weeks of scrutiny over her testimony before a judicial commission of inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted her resignation, raising fresh questions about the country's fight against corruption. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile

South Africa's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has lost its head after Advocate Andrea Johnson resigned with immediate effect following weeks of scrutiny over her testimony before a judicial commission of inquiry. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted her resignation, raising fresh questions about the country's fight against corruption. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile

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SA Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Chief resigns, raising fresh concerns over South Africa's anti-corruption fight

The government of Botswana has announced 300 new nursing posts, with priority given to deploying midwives to rural hospitals facing severe staff shortages. The move is aimed at reducing patient waiting times, easing pressure on healthcare workers and improving maternal health services. The government also says the recruitment of 97 specialist doctors is under way. Channel Africa's Sisi Segalo reports.

The government of Botswana has announced 300 new nursing posts, with priority given to deploying midwives to rural hospitals facing severe staff shortages. The move is aimed at reducing patient waiting times, easing pressure on healthcare workers and improving maternal health services. The government also says the recruitment of 97 specialist doctors is under way. Channel Africa's Sisi Segalo reports.

Botswana recruits 300 nurses to strengthen rural healthcare and maternal services

We continue with our focus on Liberia, which recently marked 179 years of independence. The milestone has raised questions are growing about the role of young people in shaping the country's democratic future amid concerns over low political participation and voter apathy. Youth remain the country's largest demographic, yet many feel disconnected from the political process and institutions. To discuss youth representation, rebuilding confidence in politics, and the National Patriotic Party's efforts to reconnect with a new generation despite its controversial past, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Shardrick Bloyue, Senior National Assistant Secretary General for Press, Propaganda and Publicity of the National Patriotic Party in Liberia.

We continue with our focus on Liberia, which recently marked 179 years of independence. The milestone has raised questions are growing about the role of young people in shaping the country's democratic future amid concerns over low political participation and voter apathy. Youth remain the country's largest demographic, yet many feel disconnected from the political process and institutions. To discuss youth representation, rebuilding confidence in politics, and the National Patriotic Party's efforts to reconnect with a new generation despite its controversial past, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Shardrick Bloyue, Senior National Assistant Secretary General for Press, Propaganda and Publicity of the National Patriotic Party in Liberia.

Liberia's youth political participation under spotlight after 179th Independence anniversary

We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent. We speak to Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie

We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent. We speak to Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie

SA Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Chief resigns, raising fresh concerns over South Africa's anti-corruption fight

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