Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a two-week suspension on the programmes of BBC Afrique and Voice of America (VOA) for airing a Human Rights Watch report accusing the Burkinabè army of abuses against civilians. The Superior Council for Communication (CSC) has warned all local media outlets against disseminating the article, threatening sanctions against violators of the directive. It has been reported that access to websites and digital platforms of BBC, VOA, and Human Rights Watch have been suspended.

For more on thisLulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Burkina Faso, Édouard Samboe

Burkina Faso's media regulator has imposed a two-week suspension on the programmes of BBC Afrique and Voice of America (VOA) for airing a Human Rights Watch report accusing the Burkinabè army of abuses against civilians. The Superior Council for Communication (CSC) has warned all local media outlets against disseminating the article, threatening sanctions against violators of the directive. It has been reported that access to websites and digital platforms of BBC, VOA, and Human Rights Watch have been suspended.
For more on thisLulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa Correspondent in Burkina Faso, Édouard Samboe

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Burkina Faso's media regulator imposes 2 week suspension on  BBC Afrique & VOA

In South Africa more than 70 percent of small businesses fail in the first two years, a confirmation that starting a business is in itself a risky act. Literature around entrepreneurship suggests that risk-tolerance is defined as one of the key traits for a successful entrepreneur.

According to a 2017 study conducted by Harvard Business School, the weight of the evidence from their research suggested that individuals with greater risk tolerance were more likely to enter entrepreneurship.

Youth Employment Porfolio Head at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, Nkosinath Mahlangu spoke to Thami Ngubeni...

In South Africa more than 70 percent of small businesses fail in the first two years, a confirmation that starting a business is in itself a risky act. Literature around entrepreneurship suggests that risk-tolerance is defined as one of the key traits for a successful entrepreneur.
According to a 2017 study conducted by Harvard Business School, the weight of the evidence from their research suggested that individuals with greater risk tolerance were more likely to enter entrepreneurship.
Youth Employment Porfolio Head at Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, Nkosinath Mahlangu spoke to Thami Ngubeni...

Risk tolerance in entrepreneurship

South Africa's (SA)  Competition Commission has noted a rise in the sale and price of canned pilchards, as consumers look for alternative sources of protein, amid inflation pressures and energy insecurity.

The Essential Food Price Monitoring Report by the Competition Commission shows that prices on various food items are beginning to come down despite various challenges. These including persistent loadshedding, rail and ports constraints and global supply disruption resulting from the conflict in the Red Sea.  

For more on this, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Economist at the Competition Commission, Kagiso Zwane....

South Africa's (SA)  Competition Commission has noted a rise in the sale and price of canned pilchards, as consumers look for alternative sources of protein, amid inflation pressures and energy insecurity.
The Essential Food Price Monitoring Report by the Competition Commission shows that prices on various food items are beginning to come down despite various challenges. These including persistent loadshedding, rail and ports constraints and global supply disruption resulting from the conflict in the Red Sea.  
For more on this, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Economist at the Competition Commission, Kagiso Zwane....

SA's Competition Commission has released the Essential Food Price Monitoring Report

International oil giant Shell is reportedly planning to leave South Africa(SA). The decision by Shell reportedly stems from a fallout with its long-term BEE partner, Thebe Investment Corporation.

For more on this Thami Ngubeni spoke to Trevor Shaku, Spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU...

International oil giant Shell is reportedly planning to leave South Africa(SA). The decision by Shell reportedly stems from a fallout with its long-term BEE partner, Thebe Investment Corporation.
For more on this Thami Ngubeni spoke to Trevor Shaku, Spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU...

Burkina Faso's media regulator imposes 2 week suspension on BBC Afrique & VOA

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