The Milken-Motsepe price in AgriTech competition aims to award competitors for innovative solutions to increase economic value to farmers in Africa. 25 teams are to share 250-thousand US dollars in funding to refine, develop and demonstrate their breakthrough ideas.

For more on this, we are joined on the line by Dr. Emily Musil Church, senior director of Center for Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken Institute...

The Milken-Motsepe price in AgriTech competition aims to award competitors for innovative solutions to increase economic value to farmers in Africa. 25 teams are to share 250-thousand US dollars in funding to refine, develop and demonstrate their breakthrough ideas.
For more on this, we are joined on the line by Dr. Emily Musil Church, senior director of Center for Strategic Philanthropy at the Milken Institute...

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25 finalists for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech announced

South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has revealed that the country’s immigration system has been operating like a marketplace, with permits and visas effectively sold to the highest bidder. Investigators found that a small group of officials exploited weaknesses in the system for years, enriching themselves by accepting payments in exchange for issuing visas and residence permits.

The SIU has also traced financial gains exceeding $11 million linked to fraudulent visa applications, many of which were processed using fake or manipulated documentation.

Innocent Semosa spoke to Lebogang Ramafoko, Executive Director at Corruption Watch.

South Africa&rsquo;s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has revealed that the country&rsquo;s immigration system has been operating like a marketplace, with permits and visas effectively sold to the highest bidder. Investigators found that a small group of officials exploited weaknesses in the system for years, enriching themselves by accepting payments in exchange for issuing visas and residence permits.
The SIU has also traced financial gains exceeding $11 million linked to fraudulent visa applications, many of which were processed using fake or manipulated documentation.
Innocent Semosa spoke to Lebogang Ramafoko, Executive Director at Corruption Watch.

The Special Investigating Unit reveals that South Africa's immigration system is operated like a marketplace

South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state‑owned enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to attacks and killings. This is according to Human Rights Watch, which says authorities must conduct effective, prompt and impartial investigations to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure justice for victims and their families.


Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state‑owned enterprises, leaving them vulnerable to attacks and killings. This is according to Human Rights Watch, which says authorities must conduct effective, prompt and impartial investigations to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure justice for victims and their families.
 Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports.

South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers: Human Rights Watch

Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist, unpacks expectations for South Africa's much-awaited budget speech to be delivered later this week, on Wednesday, by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. There are many expectations on the tax front and spending cuts. We also look at the business cycle indicator for December.

Thanda Sithole, FNB Senior Economist, unpacks expectations for South Africa's much-awaited budget speech to be delivered later this week, on Wednesday, by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. There are many expectations on the tax front and spending cuts. We also look at the business cycle indicator for December.

25 finalists for the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech announced

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