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Mozambique troops committed human rights violations, says Amnesty International

Mbombela/Maputo — Mozambique’s armed forces torture detainees and have discarded a large number of bodies in apparent mass graves as they fight an insurgency linked to Islamic State (IS) in an area rich in natural gas, Amnesty International said. The London-based organisation said in a statement on its website on…
9 Sep 2020 1PM 1 min

Palm-oil industry considers using convicts amid virus-driven labour shortage

Kuala Lumpur — The coronavirus crisis has pushed the Malaysian palm-oil industry into a labour crunch so severe that it is turning to convicts for help. Producers of the tropical oil are reaching out to prison departments in search of locals for work in the palm industry that is considered…
9 Sep 2020 12PM 2 min

But do US voters see who the real loser is?

President Donald Trump may have many flaws but to give credit where it is due, he is world-beatingly excellent at causing offence.Not world-leading, to be sure, because any hope that the current US administration is stacked with leaders, as Covid-19 roils from state to state, is surely as forlorn as…
9 Sep 2020 12PM 1 min

Trump to withdraw 2,000 troops from Iraq during September

London/Washington — The US announced a further reduction of troops in Iraq, as President Donald Trump underscores his long-standing pledge to exit “endless wars” in the Middle East. “In recognition of the great progress the Iraqi forces have made and in consultation and co-ordination with the government of Iraq and…
9 Sep 2020 12PM 3 min

Fire destroys migrant camp on Greek island of Lesbos

Lesbos — Thousands of migrants were left without shelter on Wednesday after overnight fires gutted their overcrowded camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, and authorities warned that some asylum seekers who tested positive for Covid-19 could spread the virus. The Moria camp, which hosts more than 12,000 people, was…
9 Sep 2020 12PM 3 min

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire bets on hot tech IPO Snowflake

As investors fret over whether high-flying technology stocks are now too frothy, the recent volatility is not scaring away Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway — at least not when it comes to getting in on the ground floor of what may be one of the year’s most sought-after tech IPOs. Yes,…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 4 min

AG guidelines ensure politicians have no excuse to prevent mismanagement

Government officials and politicians will no longer have the ability to feign ignorance about the measures that should have been taken to prevent financial mismanagement and corruption, after auditor-general Kimi Makwetu released specific guidelines on this on Wednesday . Corruption and financial mismanagement is a major issue in SA, as…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 3 min

Ters benefit extended, but payments suspended once again

The government’s relief scheme for workers has been extended until mid-September, but the payment of benefits has been suspended. The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) said the payments of the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (Ters) had been suspended on Monday. “The UIF has delayed the Covid-19 Ters benefits payments to mitigate…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 3 min

EDITORIAL: ANC’s Ace idea for Zimbabwe

After years of complicit inactivity — also known as "silent diplomacy" — in response to goings-on in Zimbabwe, SA finally took a step forward last month, when President Cyril Ramaphosa sent special envoys Sydney Mufamadi and Baleka Mbete to suss out the situation across the border.It was a damp squib…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 1 min

AB InBev must allow a new chair to make their own changes

It’s not surprising that AB InBev has begun the search for a successor to long-time CEO Carlos Brito. But it’s especially good news that the company is open to outside candidates, as reported by the Financial Times. A fresh face will be better placed to take the hard-nosed decisions on…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 3 min

EDITORIAL: Eskom: of blackouts and consequence

The ANC has had numerous slogans over the years, retreaded for different election cycles. Few will forget the 1994 election debut of the party to the motto of "a better life for all". At the time, it was a galvanising slogan, easy to rally behind.During the Jacob Zuma years, and…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 3 min

IAN BREMMER: US elections will not be fair, making them a toss-up

For most of the summer, former vice-president Joe Biden has maintained a sizeable polling lead over President Donald Trump in the race for the US presidency. In recent weeks though, the polls have tightened. Some of this has to do with an improving health situation in the US from the…
9 Sep 2020 11AM 3 min

Banks must keep human touch amid digital shift

Banks have had to change their business models more than in any other industry. New technology and capabilities that have been accelerated through the Covid-19 pandemic have further disrupted banking, including the hitherto slow-moving wealth management business. This has shown the importance and growth of digital banking. But with change…
9 Sep 2020 10AM 5 min

UK says it wants to avoid ‘extreme interpretations’ of withdrawal agreement

London — Britain threw Brexit trade talks into chaos on Wednesday by announcing draft legislation that explicitly acknowledges some of its provisions would break international law, according to a copy seen by Reuters. The proposals, which the government has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited…
9 Sep 2020 10AM 1 min

DA sounds warning on NHI corruption risk

The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill has inadequate checks and balances to prevent money being looted on a huge scale, the DA warned on Wednesday. The bill, currently before parliament, is the first piece of enabling legislation for the government’s plans for universal health coverage. It proposes establishing a central…
9 Sep 2020 9AM 2 min

Good corporate governance really is good for everyone

The economy has been particularly hard hit by our response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the dust begins to settle, business and the government are moving (with varying degrees of urgency) to set their organisations and the economy on the road to recovery. One effective weapon we have in our…
9 Sep 2020 8AM 4 min

How do you solve a problem like Mulan?

New York — It was supposed to be another $1bn blockbuster for Walt Disney — a live-action remake of a 1998 animated hit featuring an all-star Asian cast, breathtaking cinematography and plenty of martial arts. Instead, the new Mulan is proving to be a political hot potato, reflecting the US’s…
9 Sep 2020 8AM 7 min

More than 1-billion face displacement by 2050, says report

London — Rapid population growth, lack of access to food and water, and increased exposure to natural disasters mean more than 1-billion people face being displaced by 2050, according to a new analysis of global ecological threats. Compiled by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), a think-tank that produces…
9 Sep 2020 8AM 2 min
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