Malawi's Reserve Bank orders TNC to pay employees pensions

The Reserve Bank of Malawi has ordered the Telekom Networks of Malawi (TNC) to pay 63 former employees their pensions. The employees who were working for the company's call centre were not part of the pension fund scheme as they were on a fixed-term contract. However, the Communication Workers Uni…

Global leaders network warns 80% of countries unlikely to meet maternal mortality targets

As the second G20 Health Working Group meeting continues in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, the Global Leaders Network is warning that it's likely that 80% of countries will not achieve their national maternal mortality target, which is SDG 3.1. The picture is just as dire in meeting targets on reduci…

G20 Seminar hosted by SA Public Administration Association, Partners

The South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), in collaboration with the Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (DPME) and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), is currently hosting a G20 Seminar in Johannesburg.  The seminar focuses on Public Good, Devel…

Uganda to remove over 10 000 inactive companies from business register

The Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB) says it will be permanently deregistering over 10,000 inactive companies from its official register. Denis Nabende, URSB's communications and public affairs officer, has indicated that the de-registration process is crucial for maintaining the credibil…

Investigations underway regarding workers' pension contributions in SA

Municipalities that deduct workers' pension contributions but fail to pay them into the relevant retirement funds may find themselves in hot water, as investigations into this matter are currently underway by the relevant authorities. Approximately one hundred municipalities in South Africa (SA) a…

TIA Launches Women in Tech & Innovation Programme to drive inclusivity in SA

South Africa's (SA) Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), has launched the Women Technology and Innovation Programme in the north of Johannesburg.   This initiative is dedicated to driving transformation and inclusivity in SA'…

Leo Brent Bozell III nominated as US Ambassador to SA

The Trump administration has officially nominated Leo Brent Bozell III, a conservative media critic and fierce defender of Israel, to be the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa (SA). Bozell, who is still to be confirmed by the Senate, will be coming into the role at a time when relations…

Wits hunger strike solidarity committee to protest later over unregistered students

The Wits Hunger Strike Solidarity Committee in Johannesburg, South Africa is embarking on the Umqolo Uvelile protest later today. They are demanding for the immediate registration of all unregistered students regardless of their historical debt. Today's protest follows on from a 12-day hunger stri…

Imara Artisan SMME Fund is focusing on artisan entrepreneurs

In a bid to reshape South Africa's economic landscape, the Imara Artisan SMME Fund is focusing on artisan entrepreneurs in a bid to grow a sector that has long been marginalised. To tell us more about this initiative Thami Ngubeni spoke to Seth Mulli, Programme Director for Allan Gray Makers..

Urgent dialogue needed on urban growth, economic inclusivity

Urbanization, together with digitalization has been seen as an underlying transformative force of the global economy, trade and commerce- with cities as drivers of growth and innovation.  However, they face rising concerns such as natural resource limitations, inequalities and vulnerabilities. Tha…