Illegal financial outflow from Africa outstrips IMF estimate, says Thabo Mbeki
Former President Thabo Mbeki says a vast amount money is taken out of Africa by companies and wealthy individuals, without paying tax. The politician, who been tasked by the African Union to identify illicit financial outflows, says he’s convinced these exceed the $80 billion a year estimated by the International Monetary Fund. ends intro The International […]
ANC accuses Julius Malema of treason
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has asked the police to investigate whether to charge ultra-left Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema with treason after he threatened to oust President Jacob Zuma’s government through the barrel of a gun. The ANC Youth League, which Malema led before being expelled from the party three years ago, […]
Angola yellow fever outbreak challenges vaccine stores
Angola’s yellow fever outbreak, that the World Health Organisation fears poses a threat to the whole world, is putting a strain on vaccines against the disease. Collapsed oil prices force Angola to spend less on health care and heavy rains have created an ideal breeding ground for the mosquito carrying the virus. ends intro Angola […]