Government stopped apartheid victims from receiving better compensation- Ntsebeza:
Government stopped apartheid victims from receiving better compensation- Ntsebeza:
Advocate and former TRC investigations head Dumisa Ntsebeza says the government showed no “political will” to recuperate missing billions that flowed out of the country during apartheid. A people's tribunal on economic crimes in South Africa has heard submissions on how big corporations evaded the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and how the democratic government failed to implement recommendations from the commission which could have helped better compensate victims of apartheid.
Seven nabbed for possession of stolen City of Johannesburg property:
Seven people have been arrested in Kliptown, Johannesburg, at the “Bagdad” flea market by the South African Police Service for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen City of Johannesburg property, the city said on Saturday. “A concerned Joburg citizen contacted the city's group forensic and investigation service department yesterday [Friday] morning and informed the team about a group of people who stripped off building material from the vacant Kliptown RDP houses in Soweto,” he said.
Man U’s Fellaini may miss two months with knee injury:
Johannesburg [South Africa], Feb 2 : Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is potentially facing a layoff of two month after suffering fresh knee injury during his side's 0-2 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash. The 30-year-old was brought as a substitute by manager Jose Mourinho to change the game in United's favour in the second-half of the match, only to see the Belgium international limping off just seven minute later.
Air Namibia makes a return to Ghana:
Namibia's national carrier, Air Namibia, has announced its return to Ghana on March 24. The Namibian High Commissioner to Ghana, Charles B Josob, who made the announcement said he is excited the intra Africa trade has taken off. “The sky is opened and our airlines and people can move freely between the two countries,” he said.
Steinhoff supervisory board member Guilbert quits:
Steinhoff International Holdings NV said that Thierry Guilbert stepped down Friday as a member of its supervisory board with immediate effect, citing other executive commitments. The South African retailer said that a number of candidates are being considered for the supervisory board, which continues to keep the governance of the group under review.
South Africa’s Zuma faces another no confidence vote Feb. 22:
In this Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017 file photo, President Jacob Zuma attends the African National Congress elective conference in Johannesburg. South Africa's parliament has scheduled a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on Feb. 22 as pressure mounts on the scandal-tainted leader to quit.
India, Malta and China Saw Largest Surges of Wealth in 2017:
Total private wealth held worldwide rose to $ 215 trillion in 2017, a 12% increase from $ 192 trillion in 2016, according to New World Wealth's February global wealth migration report. The top performing markets during the year were: India, Malta, China, Mauritius and Poland, which all saw their levels of wealth rise by 20% or more in 2017.
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