Africa: Unveiling the ‘Dark Matter’ of Food, Diets and Biodiversity

Summary Two months after reuniting with her parents, Eva Tembo and her mother left South Africa for Malawi due to safety concerns following Eva’s alleged abduction by her mother’s employer, Carlos Rebelo. As the family attempts to rebuild their lives, there are growing doubts about the viability of pursuing legal action against Rebelo, as his lawyer mentions that authorities have been unresponsive. This situation has left the family in a precarious position, grappling with the...

An investigation into the unsuccessful R1.4-billion Ackerley equity deal has recommended that SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and head of legal Chantal du Pisani face disciplinary action. However, SARU has received additional legal advice suggesting that they should not be held accountable for the deal's failure. This situation raises questions about the implications of the investigation's findings and the legal counsel's guidance on the matter. Full Article

Arop Akol, a rising South Sudanese model, shares her journey from watching fashion shows as a child to walking runways for luxury brands in London and Paris. Despite the loneliness of traveling for work, she finds camaraderie with fellow South Sudanese models, who are gaining prominence in the industry, with one in five models on Models.com’s "future stars" list having South Sudanese heritage. While Akol’s career took off after being scouted in 2019, she highlights...

Summary Under scrutiny for the State's handling of an extradition ruling that permitted Ace Magashule's former PA, Moroadi Cholota, to evade justice, prosecutions chief Shamila Batohi has announced her intention to pursue the extradition of the Gupta brothers once more. This decision comes amid growing criticism regarding the effectiveness of the legal processes surrounding high-profile cases. Batohi's renewed efforts reflect a commitment to addressing perceived failures in the extradition system and ensuring accountability for those...

YouTube channels and fake news websites are disseminating a multitude of false stories regarding Sassa grants and employment opportunities each month, as highlighted by Andrew Thompson. These hoaxes exploit vulnerable individuals, creating confusion, false hope, or panic among recipients. Despite being easily identifiable as fake, such misinformation has infiltrated public discourse and gained significant traction online, leading to widespread sharing and concern. Full Article

Botswana's main diamond company, Debswana, has paused production at some mines due to a prolonged downturn in global demand, with sales revenue dropping by nearly 50% last year. The company plans to reduce output to 15 million carats in 2024, a 40% decrease, while temporarily closing its Jwaneng and Orapa mines for three months to achieve cost savings. Despite the challenges, Debswana has stated there will be no involuntary job cuts, although voluntary redundancy options...