Author: Anjianjei Constantine

Burkina, Mali and Niger had already shaken up ECOWAS with the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in September 2023. Now they have added a new layer by setting up a confederation. All the more reason to disturb the tranquillity of the sub-regional organisation. How far will the tug-of-war between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, the three founding members of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), go? While the three Sahelian nations are resolutely turned towards their definitive independence in terms of security, economics and politics, ECOWAS, for its…

Lenasia South residents who are frustrated have threatened to shut down a major Johannesburg highway next week as the worsening water crisis leaves households without supply.According to the report, residents of the Phumlamqashi informal settlement plan to stage a massive shutdown on 3 March 2025, impacting operations on all roads in Phumlamqashi, the Golden Highway, and Sheffield Road in Lenasia South.- Advertisement – Lenasia South Residents Threaten Major Highway Shutdown Over Water CrisisYOU MAY ALSO LIKE: COVID-19 PPE Suppliers Ordered To Repay Millions Against Fraudulent ContractsWard councillor Puseletso Celestina Nzimande confirmed on Wednesday that the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is…

Malaria kills It’s not an advertising slogan, but a sad reality: malaria kills! It is a deadly disease that is decimating the population of Cameroon in particular and Africa in general. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), malaria kills almost one child under the age of 5 every minute. In 2021, the world recorded 247 million cases of malaria and 619,000 malaria-related deaths. Of those who died, 77% were children under the age of 5, the majority of whom lived in Africa. Africa, the continent hardest hit by malaria, accounted for almost 95% of global cases and 96%…

UMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) member and former student activist Bonginkosi Khanyile was arrested on Tuesday after failing to appear in court for his July 2021 unrest trial.Bonginkosi Khanyile Speaks from JailIn a video recorded from jail, Khanyile addressed his supporters, reaffirming his stance on the violent unrest that claimed 354 lives nearly four years ago.- Advertisement – Bonginkosi Khanyile With Jacob Zuma“I’m speaking to you just after the court provisionally canceled my bail. My lawyers have seen me, and they will continue with my case,” he said.Khanyile also thanked MKP members, his friends, and former President Jacob Zuma for providing…

President of the Pdci-Rda, Tidjane Thiam is the natural candidate of this Ivorian political party for the 2025 presidential election. However, Jean-Louis Billon legitimately harbours the same ambition within the same party. Will there be a battle between these two pundits? It does not say its name. But the ‘war’ remains unresolved between two Pdci-Rda pundits on the eve of the 2025 presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire: Tidjane Thiam, the party’s current president, and Jean-Louis Billon, an influential member of the same political organisation. But what could possibly pit these two ‘spirits’ of Côte d’Ivoire’s oldest political party against each…

South African Women in Construction (SAWIC) and Technology Absolute Procurement System (Taps) Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help more women enter and thrive in the sector. This is a major step towards gender inclusivity in the construction industry.An agreement signed this week aims to empower female entrepreneurs by expanding access to contracts, training, finance, and professional networks in an industry that remains predominantly male-dominated.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: SA National Departments Incur R7.9 Billion In Wasteful And Irregular ExpenditureDespite the historical male dominance in the sector, statistics from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)…

The forthcoming presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire in October 2025 is already generating tension between the ruling RHDP party and an opposition coalition comprising major political organisations such as PPA-CI, PDCI-RDA, GPS, COJEP and many others. Has political Côte d’Ivoire put the post-election crises behind it once and for all? With just fourteen months to go to the presidential election in October 2025, it is difficult to say yes, given the complex situation surrounding the electoral process as a whole. What is involved? From the revision of the electoral roll to the division of the electoral constituency, not forgetting national…

Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) refutes claims from social media allegations questioning the nationality of senior management within the West Rand District Health Services.In a statement released on Friday, the department confirmed that all four hospitals in the West Rand District are led by South African nationals, contradicting claims made by African Transformation Movement MP Vuyo Zungula.- Advertisement – Gauteng Health Department Refutes Claims On Senior Management NationalityYOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Foreign Nationals Accused Faces Trial For East London Child Kidnapping“We wish to clarify that the four hospitals in the West Rand District are led by South African nationals,” the…

For decades billions of people have been using vaccines, receiving them safely every year. There are several new vaccines under development that, if approved, will help prevent more life threatening diseases such as COVID-19, Zika or Nipah viruses or improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines. WHO works to make sure that everyone, everywhere is protected by safe and effective vaccines by helping countries to set up rigorous safety systems for vaccines, alongside other medicines and work to develop the strictest standards for their regulation. Despite all those precautions, some people influenced by a complex mix of historical, political, social and…

The African National Congress (ANC) is considering seeking support from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to secure the passage of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget, following a deadlock within the Government of National Unity (GNU).A highly contested budget vote, originally scheduled for 19 February, was postponed to 12 March after GNU partners failed to reach a consensus.- Advertisement – EFF FlagYOU MAY ALSO LIKE: ANC Limpopo Divides Over Tshitereke Matibe’s Fourth Term BidThe Democratic Alliance (DA) took credit for blocking a 2% VAT increase, arguing it would worsen financial strain on low-income South Africans. Other GNU members, however, insisted the…