The South African Spaza-Shops Association Young Traders has expressed that it is deeply concerned about the ongoing marginalization of young entrepreneurs within townships and informal business sectors. The association is calling on the South African government to open up buildings owned by the state for leasing to young traders, as a means to foster economic empowerment and inclusive growth. Sisi Segalo has more on the story…

The South African Spaza-Shops Association Young Traders has expressed that it is deeply concerned about the ongoing marginalization of young entrepreneurs within townships and informal business sectors. The association is calling on the South African government to open up buildings owned by the state for leasing to young traders, as a means to foster economic empowerment and inclusive growth. Sisi Segalo has more on the story&hellip;

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SA Association for Young Traders demand share of townships and informal business market 

The Malawian government has announced an immediate ban on maize exports in response to the country’s worsening food crisis. The move, aimed at stabilising local supply and curbing price hikes, comes as more than four million people face hunger following prolonged dry spells.

Authorities say the measure is also intended to protect the livelihoods of millions who rely on maize as their staple food.

To speak to us more about this is Chifi Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG).

The Malawian government has announced an immediate ban on maize exports in response to the country&rsquo;s worsening food crisis. The move, aimed at stabilising local supply and curbing price hikes, comes as more than four million people face hunger following prolonged dry spells.
Authorities say the measure is also intended to protect the livelihoods of millions who rely on maize as their staple food.
To speak to us more about this is Chifi Mhango, Chief Economist at the Don Consultancy Group (DCG).

Malawi bans maize exports amid worsening food crisis

In South Africa, a new inquiry will soon revisit one of the country's most unresolved chapters. On Monday, 10 November, the Khampepe Commission will begin public hearings in Johannesburg to investigate claims of political interference that prevented prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes.

Established by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this year, the Commission will examine why cases handed over by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than two decades ago were never pursued, despite clear evidence of serious human rights violations.

To unpack the significance of these hearings and what they could mean for victims' families and the justice system, we are joined by Dr Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights, which helped drive the campaign to establish the inquiry.

In South Africa, a new inquiry will soon revisit one of the country's most unresolved chapters. On Monday, 10 November, the Khampepe Commission will begin public hearings in Johannesburg to investigate claims of political interference that prevented prosecutions of apartheid-era crimes.
Established by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier this year, the Commission will examine why cases handed over by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission more than two decades ago were never pursued, despite clear evidence of serious human rights violations.
To unpack the significance of these hearings and what they could mean for victims' families and the justice system, we are joined by Dr Zaid Kimmie, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights, which helped drive the campaign to establish the inquiry.

Khampepe Commission to begin public hearings in SA into unresolved apartheid-era crimes

Seventeen South Africans have reportedly been lured into joining mercenary forces in Ukraine's Donbas region, after being promised lucrative employment. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the exploitation of young and vulnerable citizens and says efforts are underway to bring them home.

To help us understand how foreign recruitment works, why young people are being targeted, and the broader implications, we are joined by security expert Professor Thomas Mandrup, Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

Seventeen South Africans have reportedly been lured into joining mercenary forces in Ukraine's Donbas region, after being promised lucrative employment. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the exploitation of young and vulnerable citizens and says efforts are underway to bring them home.
To help us understand how foreign recruitment works, why young people are being targeted, and the broader implications, we are joined by security expert Professor Thomas Mandrup, Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

SA Association for Young Traders demand share of townships and informal business market

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