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May
30
2021
By The African Mirror
South Africa tightens COVID-19 restrictions

South Africa tightens COVID-19 restrictions

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FACED with a steady rise in daily infections, South Africa has mildly tightened COVID-19 restrictions by moving the country to Lockdown Level Two, with reduced time for business and increased curfew period.  SA President Cyril Ramaphosa, in a special address to the nation, said the new restrictions were necessary to save lives and to ensure that hospitals were not overwhelmed. He said the need for tighter restrictions were based on sustained increase in new infections as well as a rise in the number of hospitalisations. “Delaying the spread of the virus is especially important now to allow…
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Jun
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Former minister’s memoir is a candid critique of South Africa’s political economy

Former minister’s memoir is a candid critique of South Africa’s political economy

LITERATURE
A new book by Rob Davies, a former South African Trade and Industry Minister, provides a candid and detailed insider’s account of the evolution of the country’s post-apartheid political economy. MILLS SOKO, Professor: International Business & Strategy, Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand He makes it clear from the outset that this is a memoir and not an autobiography. But, as one reads on, it becomes obvious that it is impossible to separate his personal experiences from the momentous events that have shaped democratic South Africa. The book’s fourteen chapters cover topics as varied as the apartheid context, the…
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May
31
2021
By The African Mirror
Kenyan charged in Qatar

Kenyan charged in Qatar

NEWS
QATAR’S public prosecution has charged a Kenyan man who has written about migrant rights in the Gulf Arab state with receiving payment to spread disinformation, the government's communication office (GCO) has announced. Malcolm Bidali, who had been writing under a pseudonym, was arrested on May 5 for violating Qatar's security laws, according to a Qatari official. Rights groups have voiced concern that his detention may be in reprisal for human rights work. "Mr Bidali has been formally charged with offences related to payments received by a foreign agent for the creation and distribution of disinformation within the State of Qatar,"…
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Jun
05
2021
By The African Mirror
Namibian genocide: why Germany’s bid to make amends isn’t enough

Namibian genocide: why Germany’s bid to make amends isn’t enough

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THE recent “joint declaration” of the Namibian and German governments on dealing with the 1904-08 genocide marks the first time a former colonial power has officially offered an apology to another country for state sponsored mass crimes. REINHART KÖSSLER, Professor in Political Science, University of Freiburg HENNING MELBER, Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria The agreement stipulates that Germany will pay €1.1bn for development projects in Namibia over the next 30 years. Some pundits consider the accord a potential template for efforts towards post-colonial reconciliation for other former colonies and colonial powers. We recognise that this is…
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May
31
2021
By The African Mirror
Ethiopians criticise UStates at rally

Ethiopians criticise UStates at rally

NEWS
DAWIT ENDESHAW ETHIOPIAN pro-government demonstrators denounced the United States yesterday for imposing restrictions on aid over the Tigray conflict, at a massive rally organised by the authorities to show support for their positions. More than 10,000 people attended the rally, some carrying banners written in English, Arabic and Amharic. Slogans included: "USA show us your neutrality", "Ethiopia doesn't need a caretaker", and "Fill the dam", a reference to a huge Nile dam opposed by Egypt and Sudan. The demonstration was larger than typical pro-government rallies, and the public criticism of the United States was rare. Ethiopia is facing increasing international…
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Jun
04
2021
By The African Mirror
Nigeria suspends Twitter in tit-for-tat action

Nigeria suspends Twitter in tit-for-tat action

NEWS
NIGERIA has announced the indefinite suspension of Twitter's activities, two days after the social media giant removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional secessionists. Information Minister Lai Mohammed said the government had acted because of "the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria's corporate existence". Mohammed did not spell out what form the suspension would take or give more details on the undermining activities. His ministry also announced Twitter's suspension on Twitter. https://twitter.com/FMICNigeria/status/1400843062641717249 When asked about the details of the suspension, a ministerial aide told Reuters: "Wait and see…
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May
31
2021
By The African Mirror
PROBED: R109-billion graft in govt, S.O.E’s

PROBED: R109-billion graft in govt, S.O.E’s

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in South Africa is investigating fraud and corruption cases in government departments, state-owned enterprises and agencies involving more than R108-billion. At a webinar organised by the South African Editors Forum, Advocate Andy Mothibi, head of SIU has disclosed that investigations involving R101-billion were continuing into: Eskom.The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.The South African Broadcasting Corporation.The Unemployment Insurance Fund.Denel.National Health Laboratory Service.Health Professionals Council of SA.SA Heritage Resource Agency.South African Airways.National Lotteries Commission.Transnet.Council of Medical Schemes. The Independent Development Trust. Mothibi said the SIU was busy with probes into contracts worth R8.6-billion in…
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Jun
05
2021
By The African Mirror
‘Germany’s genocide reparations not enough’

‘Germany’s genocide reparations not enough’

NEWS
GERMANY’S offer to fund projects in Namibia worth more than a billion euros ($1.22 billion) over 30 years to atone for its role in genocide and property seizures in its-then colony more than a century ago is not enough, according to Namibian Vice President Nangolo Mbumba. "No amount of money in any currency can truly compensate the life of a human being," Mbumba told journalists as Windhoek officially briefed the nation on the outcome of six years of negotiations with Germany which concluded last month. "We need to recognise that the amount of 1.1 billion euros agreed upon between the…
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May
31
2021
By The African Mirror
Shooting for glory – a refugee’s Olympic goal

Shooting for glory – a refugee’s Olympic goal

NEWS
CECILE MANTOVANI WHEN Eritrean refugee Luna Solomon lifts her rifle at a Lausanne shooting range, she is aiming at a specific target: a spot at the Tokyo Olympics in July. Back in her home country, which has one of the worst human rights records in the world and has endured lengthy wars, the presence of a rifle would have meant life-threatening danger. "In my country, if you're shooting, it's to kill someone," Solomon told Reuters during a break in training for her event, the 10m air rifle. "We don't use rifles for sport." Luna Solomon of Eritrea and Refugee Olympic…
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Jun
06
2021
By The African Mirror
NPA seizes R520-million in Gupta assets

NPA seizes R520-million in Gupta assets

NEWS
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER The multi-million rand mansion in Saxonworld, Johannesburg and a house in Constantia, Cape Town, owned by the Gupta family are among the assets worth R520-million seized by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) today following a court order. The NPA's Investigations Directorate was today granted an interim order by the Bloemfontein High Court to seize and preserve the assets of the family, including those owned by their business associates. Properties seized include the Morningside, Johannesburg house owned by Iqbal Sharma and his wife Tarina Patel, the Gupta business associate who is in jail, pending a bail application. The…
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