The Weekend View

While parts of Southern Africa have been hit hard by water scarcity in recent years, flooding from Cyclone Idai has left devastation in its wake – causing at least 66 deaths in Mozambique and 56 more in Malawi as a result of flooding and weather-related emergencies. Experts now suggest that devastation from floods in Southern Africa can be lessened if surface water and groundwater are managed better. Elvis Presslin spoke to SADC-GMI’s executive director James Sauramba

South Africa is grappling with illegal importation of goods into the country. Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union says lack of enforcement and inspection of imported goods, specifically in their sector, has been decimated by massive amounts of cheap imported fabrics and ready-made garments. Elvis Presslin spoke to Simon Eppel researcher for Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union...

Standard Bank says it's currently in the execution stage to retrench 1200 workers in its retail division. The banking group announced that it has already concluded consultations with the sector labour union Sasbo. The bank has announced that it plans to close 91 branches. The bank attributes the closures to fewer costumers visiting their branches. Tshepo Mongoai reports...

Police say three people have come forward to open cases of fraud against controversial pastor Alph Lukau of the Alleluia Ministries International, after a video emerged which shows him purportedly bringing a man back to life. In the so-called 'resurrection video' which went viral last week, a man in a coffin sits up after being touched by the pastor. Meanwhile The employer of 29-year old Brighton Moyo, who is seen in a controversial video purportedly being brought back to life by Pastor Alph Lukau of Alleluia International Ministries, says he has absconded from work for almost two weeks. . Stephen Grootes spoke to owner of the company - Vincent Amoretti . Spokesperson for Gauteng police Lieutenant Mavela Masondo says cases of fraud have been opened and investigations are still ongoing and any media interviews will jeopardize the case ...... Meanwhile Elvis Presslin spoke to:

1. City Press journalist,Ntombizodwa Makhoba who was held for 24 hours at Chileka Police Station in Blantyre this after her visit in the country to do a story about Major 1 Prophet Bushiri

2.Legal representative of pastor Sheperd Bushiri advocate Terrance Baloyi who denied any link to her areest to the pastor. And finally,

3. For analysis Founder of the movement against abuse in churches Solomon Izang Ashoms

South Africa has called for the international community to promote a framework of inclusive internal dialogue in order for the people of Venezuela to determine their own destiny. That was the message delivered by the country's Ambassador Jerry Matjila during a Security Council debate on the unfolding crisis in the Latin American country in which he warned that military threats against Caracas run counter to the purposes of the United Nations. Elvis Presslin spoke to Henning Suhr - (Zuwa), Director of KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG Foundation SOUTH AFRICA and started by asking what sparked the political dispute in Venezuela?

Three new regulations to the Pension Funds Act have come into effect from the 1st of March 2019. These default regulations require retirement funds to have three important features in place to assist members to achieve better retirement outcomes. According to Andrew Davison, Head of Advice at Old Mutual Corporate Consultants it is important that people understand how these changes will affect them in the long run. He earlier spoke to our producer Sisanda Jonas and began by explaining what these three default regulations are ...

Times are tough and consumers often find themselves struggling to make ends meet, especially as everyday expenses, such as fuel, food and electricity tariffs, continue to rise. This, as salary increases often do not keep up with inflation. It can be even tougher if you're trying to meet your saving and investing goals. So, what can a person do to make ends meet every month and to save for goals and dreams? To answer these questions and more I spoke to Jeanette Marais , Deputy CEO at MMI Holdings and began by asking, Where does one begin the process of making ends meet and start saving?

In his maiden Budget Speech, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said that South Africans will have to swallow a bitter pill. Tax payers will be squeezed from all sides, as government finances take strain from its Eskom liabilities and the weak economy. Government will have to borrow R243 billion in the next year to fund its expenses, and that's only if everything goes according to plan. The plan includes getting more money from a new fuel tax, higher tax income from individuals, forcing civil servants to take early retirement, and being stricter about how it supports state-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly Eskom. To discuss this and other factors relating to the economy I spoke to Economist Professor Raymond Parson from the North West University School of Business and Governance (SBG) in our weekly slot of The Economy ……

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says coalition governments should be regulated as pundits say there's a possibility that there might be no outright winner in the May eighth general elections. He was speaking during the launch of the UDM's poorly-attended 2019 election manifesto at Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. Elvis Presslin spoke to UDM Leader, General Bantu Holomisa...

At the beginning of this year, consumers faced steep increases of up to 10% in medical scheme premiums. These increases might force some consumers to to find ways to cut back costs before committing to stay on their current plans. However, the CEO of Profmed, Craig Comrie says there are alternatives that the consumers can opt for. Elvis Presslin spoke to the CEO of Profmed, Craig Comrie