Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, but a surprise development last week saw President Lazarus Chakwera ordering the reconvening of the country's recently dissolved Parliament.

The goal, to amend the voting law and ensure that every eligible citizen - including those on electoral duty can cast their vote.

To unpack the legal and political implications of this move, we're joined by Malawi-based political analyst Francis Phiri.....

Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, but a surprise development last week saw President Lazarus Chakwera ordering the reconvening of the country's recently dissolved Parliament.
The goal, to amend the voting law and ensure that every eligible citizen - including those on electoral duty can cast their vote.
To unpack the legal and political implications of this move, we're joined by Malawi-based political analyst Francis Phiri.....

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Malawi president orders recently dissolved parliament to be reconvened to amend voting law

South Africa's Department of Health in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is currently hosting its first three-day Digital Health Interoperability Projectathon, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of digital health platforms to create a resilient and equitable healthcare system.  

The event which began on Monday in the country's capital Pretoria, serves as a hands-on technical testing session to improve the South African digital health infrastructure.

Sisi Segalo has more on the story…

South Africa's Department of Health in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is currently hosting its first three-day Digital Health Interoperability Projectathon, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of digital health platforms to create a resilient and equitable healthcare system. &nbsp;
The event which began on Monday in the country's capital Pretoria, serves as a hands-on technical testing session to improve the South African digital health infrastructure.
Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;

SA Innovates: Digital Health Projectathon Kicks Off in Pretoria

Thousands of teachers in Gabon have been on strike for the past six weeks, paralysing the school system.

It marks the first wave of social unrest under the rule of President Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup in August 2023.

The teachers are alleged to have been angered by a 10 year freeze on wages.

Now to discuss further the education system of Gabon and how the teachers strike has crippled the system and how is government responding to this, we speak to Yvan Disuly, Member of Gabon Civil Society and General Secretary of a Non Government Organisation - Avenir Africa.....

Thousands of teachers in Gabon have been on strike for the past six weeks, paralysing the school system.
It marks the first wave of social unrest under the rule of President Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a military coup in August 2023.
The teachers are alleged to have been angered by a 10 year freeze on wages.
Now to discuss further the education system of Gabon and how the teachers strike has crippled the system and how is government responding to this, we speak to Yvan Disuly, Member of Gabon Civil Society and General Secretary of a Non Government Organisation - Avenir Africa.....

Gabon Teachers Strike Paralyzes Schools Amid Wage Freeze Dispute

Malawi is appealing for international assistance as severe flooding continues to displace thousands and claim lives across the country.

At least 40 people have died, with critical infrastructure damaged and communities cut off, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation.

The floods come amid a deepening food crisis affecting millions.

For more on this,  Commissioner for Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs, Wilson Moleni….

Malawi is appealing for international assistance as severe flooding continues to displace thousands and claim lives across the country.
At least 40 people have died, with critical infrastructure damaged and communities cut off, worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation.
The floods come amid a deepening food crisis affecting millions.
For more on this, &nbsp;Commissioner for Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs, Wilson Moleni&hellip;.

Malawi president orders recently dissolved parliament to be reconvened to amend voting law

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