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Volatile DRC braces for troubled election
The vote crowns two years of turmoil, sharpening worries that the fragile giant of central Africa may once more spiral into violence
In DR Congo’s wounded heart, voting drive offers hope for peace
Amidst political instability and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, voter registration and preparation for elections are being welcomed
Not all pro footballers are paid like Ronaldo, if at all
Ghetto superstars have broken through Kibera’s tin roof to make it to Kenya’s second division
Pressure on SA to rout DRC rebels
But fears of civilian casualties could see the army renege on a commitment to disarm combatants.
DRC protests brew anger and grief
Violence erupted in Kinshasa as Joseph Kabila allegedly angles for an illicit third term.
Concern over future UN intervention brigade in the DRC
Nineteen NGOs have written to UN chief Ban Ki-moon to express concern over a new "robust" brigade to be deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
M23 rebels vow to take DR Congo
Thousands of Congolese soldiers and policemen have defected to the M23 rebels, as rebel leaders vowed to take control of all of the Congo.
No peace without justice
As the trial of the Congolese rebel leader gets under way, political analysts will go into overdrive about what the case means for the DRC.
Rape outrage rallies ‘dying people’
Brutalised villagers who fear they've nothing left to lose cry out for help.
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Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
AG’s report reveals the municipalities where money goes to waste
Municipalities are in complete disarray, with many of them flagged by the auditor-general for deliberate lack of accountability and tolerance for transgressions by political and administrative leadership while billions are squandered.
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
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Covid-19 vs Child Nutrition
Children are being impacted severely across the world because of things such as reduced immunisation as health services prioritise treating Covid-19 cases
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MTN’s network innovation sees 5G launched at 100 sites countrywide
MTN South Africa has launched its widely accessible 5G network – the first of MTN’s 21 operations across Africa and the Middle East
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Economic ramifications of Covid-19
There is an opportunity for business and government in collaboration to galvanise and work together, and present ourselves as a viable destination for investment
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BCX empowers its finance staff with professional accounting qualifications
'For the finance function to go beyond the numbers we need to be professional and we cannot leave out the financial control experts'
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Ensuring no prospective CA(SA) is left behind
Sizwe Nxasana talks about the macro-economic impact our country will suffer if the accountancy profession fails to transform its pipeline in the pandemic
