Latest articles on DRC

The DRC’s response to Covid-19 must be tailored to local context

Article Edouard Beigbeder - 2 May 2020

Immunisation and other preventative programmes for malaria, cholera, measles and malnutrition, which kill children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, must continue

DRC in mourning as funeral parties banned

Africa Samir Tounsi - 2 Apr 2020

Numerous countries around the world have adopted similar measures to try to counter Covid-19

Pandor goes into self-isolation after Covid-19 scare

Article Thanduxolo Jika & Sabelo Skiti - 25 Mar 2020

The minister of international relations took the precaution after allegations that an employee had tested positive for the virus

Mega lessons from mega-events

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2020

Expo 2020 Dubai has already engaged 30 000 volunteers from the city

Amended Refugee Act restricts fundamental rights

Article Nation Nyoka - 20 Jan 2020

Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has defended the new amendments to the Refugees Act that came into effect at the...

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Ebola in the Congo: a forgotten conflict became a danger to world health

Africa Aymar Nyenyezi Bisoka - 12 Sep 2019

Local communities are wary of the sudden arrival of outsiders and of their interest in regions where there's been violence for years

Durban refugee office turns away asylum applicants

Article Jan Bornman - 23 Jul 2019

A staff shortage means asylum seekers are unable to make appointments to apply for refugee status

DRC’s Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda

Africa Simon Allison - 11 Jun 2019

World Health Organisation confirms one case of the virus

More than 1 000 dead in DRC Ebola epidemic

Africa Agency - 4 May 2019

The current outbreak is the second deadliest on record, after an epidemic killed more than 11 300 people in West Africa in 2014-2016

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It’s time for a reckoning for Kagame and his estern cheerleaders

Africa Timothy B Reid - 23 Apr 2019

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, we cannot keep excusing the crimes of Rwanda’s current government

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DRC’s Ebola outbreak has all the makings of a humanitarian crisis

Africa Jacqueline Weyer - 8 Apr 2019

The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC is devastating vulnerable communities already affected by displacement and violence

Debating media’s role in driving Rwanda’s genocide

Africa Amanda Grzyb - 2 Apr 2019

Although many years have passed, the Rwandan genocide still has much to teach us about the centrality of media in cases of state violence

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Ebola outbreak spreads to new city in conflict-hit Congo

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 21 Mar 2019

Home to nearly one million people, Bunia is the latest Congolese city to report an Ebola infection

French court to rule in Koffi Olomide assault case

Article Agency - 17 Mar 2019

A French court will on Monday announce a verdict in the trial in absentia of the Congolese music star, accused of sexual assaulting his dancers

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MSF: Ebola response in DR Congo ‘failing’ to contain outbreak

Africa Staff Reporter - 7 Mar 2019

The ongoing Ebola outbreak is the 10th in the country's history and the second largest ever recorded worldwide.

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Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Coronavirus

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Vaccine trial results due in December

Athandiwe Saba - 7 Aug 2020

If successful, it will then have to be manufactured and distributed

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts