Guest: Kathleen Matolo-Dlepu - Co-director of Basadi Ba Molao

 

 

Guest: Dr Cedric Sihlangu: General Secretary of SAMATU

 

 

Guest: Nape Senong: Mobiliser Strategist at Youth Capital

 

 

21 January 2025

1. Davos, Switzerland- Afrika

As world leaders and business executives prepare to converge on Davos, Afrika Collective is proud to unveil further details of its comprehensive programme for Davos 2025, happening from January 20 to 24.

With the theme “Leading in 2025: From Regional Consolidation to Driving the Global Africa Agenda,” the initiative is set to elevate Africa’s presence on the global stage through a series of impactful sessions and networking opportunities.

The meeting, convened under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, will foster new partnerships and insights to shape a more sustainable, inclusive future in an era of rapidly advancing technology.

 

1. Uganda - Kampala

Ugandans Who Turn 18 After February 10 Will Not Vote, Says Electoral Commission Boss

Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has announced that Ugandans who turn 18 after February 10, 2025, will not be eligible to vote in the 2026 general elections.

The decision, aimed at finalizing voter registration logistics, has drawn criticism, with opponents warning it could disenfranchise thousands of potential voters.

 

1. Haiti- Kenya

Kenyan government has deployed 217 more police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational force to curb gang violence plaguing the Caribbean nation.

“The Kenya-led mission has made tremendous progress in reducing gang violence, earning praise across the globe.

 

1. Mozambique – Maputo

Teachers demand explanation on how nine million meticais were spent

Mozambique’s National Association of Teachers (ANAPRO) has demanded an explanation from the authorities on how nine million meticais (about 141,000 dollars at the current exchange rate), earmarked for special exams, were spent.

 

 

 

1. In our historical archives it was on this day 21 January 1987 when Kwamakhutha Massacre happened in Kwazulu, this was a brutal episode in the history of South Africa’s internal conflicts.

Gunmen armed with AK47s attacked the home of UDF activist Bheki Ntuli in Kwamakhutha, KwaZulu, killing 13 people, including seven children.

 

 

 

Guest: Professor Jannie Rossouw: Honorary Professor at Wits Business School

 

 

Guest: Renai Moothilal - Executive Director of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM

 

 

Guest: Julius Dantile - executive head of languages at the Pan South African Language Board

 

 

Guest: Ramphelane Morewane: Acting Deputy Director General for Health Programmes at the Department of Health

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced a major initiative to enforce deregistration for companies failing to comply with the Companies Act, citing widespread non-compliance with Annual Returns, Beneficial Ownership, and other key obligations. The action aims to address the high number of inactive businesses and to mitigate the risks posed by dormant companies, which could be exploited for criminal activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing.

Guest: Rory Voller: CIPC Commissioner 

 

 

Guest: Dr Ongama Mtimka - Acting Director of the Raymond Mhlaba Centre for Governance and Leadership: Nelson Mandela University