Newsflashes

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

White Gauteng Men Highest Earners in SA

2 April, 2013

White male Gautengers are the highest earners in South Africa, with young African women in Limpopo the lowest, SAIIR survey finds

Govt Violated Shumba’s Rights - ACHPR

26 March, 2013

The ACHPR rules that the Zimbabwe government is responsible for the torture of human rights lawyer Gabriel Shumba

NGO Slams State Handling of Cancer Patients

26 March, 2013

Breast cancer patients in the state sector in South Africa can wait up to eight months to receive confirmation of their diagnosis and up to nine months to start treatment, says the Cancer Patient’s Rights Charter

10 Angolan Provinces Hit by Hunger

26 March, 2013

About 10 Angolan provinces have been severely hit by drought, according to UNICEF