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Tehillah Nieselow

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Tehillah Nieselow

Tehillah Nieselow is a Journalist at Power FM. She Covers labour issues, strikes, protests and general stories

There has been an overall improvement in African governance since 2008 due to economic growth development in some countries,  but democracy and political governance remain weak in many countries. (Photo: Mahmud Turkia/AFP)

African Governance Report: Highlights

Good governance and respect for human rights is crucial for economic development

The AU’s theme for 2025 is Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations (Johannes Eisele/AFP)

African Governance Report: Recommendations

There are still serious challenges to development that the continent faces

The African Governance Report is pushing for all African countries to sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area, to establish a common market for 1.3-billion Africans.

The first assessment of African governance by Africans

The state of governance in Africa has improved, with strong gains made in socioeconomic development

Sertorio Mmshothola
 (Photo Archive)

Sertorio Mmshothola

Founder of Ntwanano Safaris and Tours

Lebo Malepa
 (Photo Archive)

Lebo Malepa

Founder: Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers

Makeda Khoza
 (Photo Archive)

Makeda Khoza

Managing director: Miyelani Travel Consultants

Siyabulela Siyaka
 (Photo Archive)

Siyabulela Siyaka

Director: Mzansi Restaurant

Noncedo Seekoei
 (Photo Archive)

Noncedo Seekoei

Karoo Travel Dimensions

Lesego Sedumedi
 (Photo Archive)

Lesego Sedumedi

Founder: Onroute Adventures

Chwayita Rixana (Photo Archive)

Chwayita Rixana

The Cockpit Guesthouse- Ekurhuleni

Mpho Cornelius (Photo Archive)

Mpho Cornelius

Founder: The Workshop Ko Kasi

Beulah Mosupye (Photo Archive)

Beulah Mosupye

Managing director: HBS Consulting- Hauweng Business Services

Phaka Dludla
 (Photo Archive)

Phaka Dludla

Founder: Zulu Nomad

Despite its size, government support and financial services are not available to the informal sector, and this is the key issue holding its growth back. (Photos: Paul Botes and David Harrison)

How to grow the informal sector

Author GG Alcock has solutions to grow the kasi economy

The changes appear to have been instituted by two former PIC officials and members of the PIC board, who have since been debarred from the financial services sector.

How mystery changes to a R350m VBS loan cost the PIC millions

VBS is bankrupt and was liquidated in November, after being placed under curatorship by the South African Reserve Bank in March 2018

Ayo Technology Solutions had accounting adjustments made to their financial statements, but deny that they are involved in any wrongdoing.

Court victory for Ayo in PIC R4.3bn repayment case

The Pretoria high court ruled that the compliance notice issued by the CIPC in February to the PIC should be set aside

The commission, chaired by Justice Lex Mpati, has heard of the close relationship between former PIC CEO Dan Matjila and businessman Iqbal Surve, who holds an indirect stake in Ayo. (David Harrison/M&G)

PIC commission to continue as key Ayo repayment court order expected

Key judgement affecting Surve-linked Ayo is set to be handed down on Monday, as PIC witness identities kept under wraps due to safety concerns

Cosatu fought to address the wage gap 20 years ago, when the Employment Equity Bill was being drawn up, but since then it has remained silent on the issue. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cosatu takes to the streets over Eskom, job losses

​The country’s largest trade union federation will embark on a one-day nationwide strike against job losses and Eskom restructuring

Former Sars commissioner Tom Moyane speaks on his mobile phone inside the high court in Pretoria on December 11 2018 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Phill Magakoe/Gallo)

Moyane asks ConCourt for expedited hearing, appeals for ‘human dignity, ubuntu’

Tom Moyane lost a court bid on Dece​mbe​r 11 to have his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa overturned

This is the third time Kingon’s acting appointment has been extended. He replaced Tom Moyane in March when he was suspended as commissioner. (Moneyweb)

Acting Sars boss Mark Kingon’s term extended for the third time

Tito Mboweni will assist the president in ‘immediately commencing the process’ to appoint a new Commissioner