Newsflashes

8 April, 2013

An international human rights delegation that recently toured Zimbabwe to assess the human rights situation has expressed concern over the non-implementation of agreed electoral reforms

BMF to Develop SMMEs

5 April, 2013

BMF has launches the SMME division, which aims to attract and develop emerging entrepreneurs

Oxfam Criticises Rich Nations Over Aid

5 April, 2013

Oxfam warns that millions of poor people will go without life-saving food and medicines as donor aid pledges to poor countries are breached

Parastatals Doomed to Fail - CSOs

5 April, 2013

South African parastatals will buckle under the weight of political interference and unclear mandates, warn labour pundits and CSOs

Joburg Gay Pride Scrapped

5 April, 2013

The organisers of the Jo'burg Gay Pride have decided to end the event, following the disruption by One in Nine protesters last year as a factor

President Mugabe Snubs CSOs

5 April, 2013

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has snubbed civil society leaders that have sought an audience with him

Agriculture Best Way to Reduce Poverty - ONE

3 April, 2013

Increasing agriculture investment is one of the best ways to reduce poverty in Africa, says Nkombo

Khoisan Tribe in Court Over Ancestral Land

3 April, 2013

The Kalahari Khoisan tribe aims to take Botswana's government to court to reaffirm a previous ruling that granted the tribe legal rights to its ancestral land

UN, DRC Sign Accord to Stop Rape

3 April, 2013

The UN signs an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo aimed at fighting against rape and sexual violence

Bizos Slams Phiyega at Farlam Commission

3 April, 2013

Bizos criticises the national police commissioner for not being helpful to the Farlam Commission of Inquiry

NGO Touts Free Medical Care for Albinos

2 April, 2013

A human rights activist has called for the provision of free medical care to people living with albinism and increased number of teachers who can teach students with special needs

Call to Probe the US$2.6 Billion Donation

2 April, 2013

Analysts urge the authorities to investigate claims by Friends of Zimbabwe that they pumped over US$2.6 billion into the country since the formation of the inclusive government

SAHRC to Push for Appeal in Tatane Case

2 April, 2013

SAHRC will consider urging the NPA to appeal the court ruling in which all policemen accused of killing Andries Tatane, were acquitted

Court Declares Social Grant Tender Valid

2 April, 2013

The Department of Social Development welcomes a court ruling confirming the validity of a tender given to Cash Paymaster for issuing social grants

Mobile Language Application for Zambia

2 April, 2013

Peace Corps volunteers, working closely with Zambian software developers, have developed a mobile application, which translates English words and phrases into seven Zambian languages