South African Budget, AU Summit and Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast provides a discussion of how the latest political and economic developments affect sustainability in Africa and the rest of the world. This episode looks at the 2023 South African National Budget Review, the 36th African Union Summit, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict after a year fighting. The post South African Budget, AU Summit and Russia-Ukraine Conflict appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Throwback 2022 – The Best and the Worst of the Year that Was Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This is a special premiere episode for Season 3 and we do a throwback of the best and worst from 2022. For the South Africa Update this month we also look at the National Energy Plan Update. In the Africa Regional Update we look at the ECOWAS briefing to the UNSC on worsening insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel. In the Global Geopolitics Update we look at the Chinese exports continued recovery in 2022. The post Throwback 2022 – The Best and the Worst of the Year that Was appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Ramaphosa Re-election, Rising Rates and Further Tensions Ubuntunomics adminUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. For the South Africa Update this month we look at the failed impeachment attempt against President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Resignation of Eskom CEO, and the suspension of Judge Hlophe. In the Africa Regional Update we look at the ECOWAS 62nd Ordinary Summit, the latest milestone towards civilian rule in Sudan, and the latest status report on progress towards SDGs in Africa. In the Global Geopolitics Update we look at the China-Latin America Defence Forum, the US Fed raising rates again, and the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit. The post Ramaphosa Re-election, Rising Rates and Further Tensions appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Empty Promises, Cautious Optimism and Total Uncertainty Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. For the South Africa Update this month we look at the Commission for Gender Equality report on President Ramaphosa's 2020 public pronouncement that government would allocate 40% of public procurement expenditure towards women-owned enterprises, the 2022 MTBPS, and the Just Energy Transition Partnership Investment Plan. In the Africa Regional Update we look at the inauguration of Lesotho's new Prime Minister, the Ethiopian peace agreement between the Federal Government and TPLF, and the concerns over the peace process in Eastern DRC. In the Global Geopolitics Update we look at the EU Digital Services Act, the US Fed raising rates, and COP27. The post Empty Promises, Cautious Optimism and Total Uncertainty appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Escaping the Energy Crisis and Decolonising Climate Finance Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the President's signing of the Local Government Amendment Act, the latest unemployment data, and the GDP growth rate in 2Q2022; and the EAC interventions in the DRC, the ECOWAS New Energy Policy, and the SADC approval of USD 20.2 million in project preparation funding. The post Escaping the Energy Crisis and Decolonising Climate Finance appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Taming Inflation, Extending Plans, and Making Recommitments Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: SARB increasing interest rates by 75 bps, National Treasury's update on Operation Vulindlela, and the Agriculture Minister stopping all movement of cattle due to FMD; and the plans to return to civilian rule in South Sudan, the 42nd SADC Summit, and the EAC recommitting to the AU Declaration on Land. The post Taming Inflation, Extending Plans, and Making Recommitments appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Loadshedding, Shebeen Killings and Fighting Terrorism in Africa Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: Eskom implementing Stage 6 loadshedding, amendments to Regulation 28, and shebeen killings in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng provinces; and the 61st ECOWAS Summit, DRC declaring the end of the Ebola outbreak, and SADC Mission in Mozambique and Cabo Delgado Recovery Plan. The post Loadshedding, Shebeen Killings and Fighting Terrorism in Africa appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Temporary Fuel Levy Relief in SA and Permanent Crisis in the Kivus Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the Minister of Finance's application to extend the temporary fuel levy relief, the World Bank approval of USD 480 million to boost SA's COVID-19 response, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs' Nordic roadshow; and the worsening security crisis between the DRC and Rwanda, slow progress on ECOWAS reforms after coups in West Africa, and the Heads of regional communities meeting in Tanzania. The post Temporary Fuel Levy Relief in SA and Permanent Crisis in the Kivus appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Scrap Metal Export Ban, NPA Promises, and a New Dawn in the West Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the Minister of Transport's call for a scrap metals export ban, the NPA's promise to sharpen its focus on corruption in the next semester, and the cabinet's approval of the LPG Rollout Strategy; and the start of Ebola vaccinations in the DRC, Madagascar joining the SADC fisheries crimes prevention body, and ECOWAS collaborating with NATO on climate change and regional security. The post Scrap Metal Export Ban, NPA Promises, and a New Dawn in the West appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Ethical Loophole, Floods and Slowly Resolving Conflicts in Africa Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the Ethics Committee absolving Dr Zweli Mkhize, the foot and mouth disease Outbreak, and the rising death toll from the KZN floods; and the ECOWAS Summit on Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, the DRC joining the EAC and the indefinite truce in Tigray. The post Ethical Loophole, Floods and Slowly Resolving Conflicts in Africa appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Cold War, Spectrum Auctions and African Political Stability Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the SA national budget and economic recovery in 2022, the SA stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the high-demand frequency spectrum auction; and the ECOWAS missions to Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, Morocco signing the SAATM MOI and the SADC post-election reviews in Angola and the DRC. The post Cold War, Spectrum Auctions and African Political Stability appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Free Data, West African Coups and Less Violence in South Sudan Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This month we look at: the free data plan for South Africa, the Hydrogen Society Roadmap and local vaccine production; and the ECOWAS Summit on coups in the region, the 6th Africa-EU South Summit and lessening violence against Sudanese civilians. The post Free Data, West African Coups and Less Violence in South Sudan appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

West Africa, SADC, and Reflections Since Death and Taxes Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaThe Season 1 finale of Ubuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: Presidential visits to West Africa and top SA Update stories from this season; and the SADC SIPS programme and the top Africa Regional Update stories from this season. The post West Africa, SADC, and Reflections Since Death and Taxes appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Conferences, State Visits and Rebuilding Regional Communities Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: SAHPRA assessment of the Pfizer booster vaccine, the SAA-KQ strategic partnership, SA-Kenya bilateral relations, and the 2021 IATF outcomes; and the 5th SADC Industrialisation Week, EAC Council approval of the DRC verification report, ECOWAS regional security reform, and SADC commemoration of 16 days against GBV. The post Conferences, State Visits and Rebuilding Regional Communities appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Intra-Africa Trade, Water Inequality and the Tigrayan Crisis Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: the set-top box roll out programme, the 2021 Intra-African Trade Fair, water inequality, and tax proposals for the 2022 budget; and slow progress in Sudan, the SADC joint meeting on HIV/AIDS, the impact of the CAR conflict on children, and Ethiopia's deepening crisis. The post Intra-Africa Trade, Water Inequality and the Tigrayan Crisis appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

More Energy Insecurity, Diverging Conflicts, and AMA Treaty Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: the Infrastructure-Led Growth Plan versus fiscal austerity, development of a green hydrogen export SEZ, relaunching of Coega Technologies and Consulting, and Eskom's escalating load-shedding; and the worsening Tigrayan conflict in Ethiopia, thousands fleeing the DRC, the AMA Treaty entering into force, and the SAMIM update from SADC. The post More Energy Insecurity, Diverging Conflicts, and AMA Treaty appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

COP26 Commitments, Mixed Priorities, and Climate Scepticism Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act, President Ramaphosa's working visit to Eswatini, the US and European pledge to finance climate just transition in South Africa, and record high fuel prices; and the SADC SIPS programme, the ECOWAS-AU collaboration on peace and security, UN peacekeepers killed in the CAR, and the climate famine in Southern Madagascar. The post COP26 Commitments, Mixed Priorities, and Climate Scepticism appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Eskom Promises, Toyota Investments, and Fragile Democracies Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: NSFAS 2022 Online Applications, Eskom's Transmission Development Plan, Toyota's investment in EVs, and the most contested election in SA history; and the SADC statement on Eswatini, the Sudanese coup, calls to end sanctions against Zimbabwe, and peace and dialogue in the Gambia. The post Eskom Promises, Toyota Investments, and Fragile Democracies appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

Climate Resilience, Eskom Tariff Fight, and Eswatini Crisis Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: Treasury mainstreaming climate change, Eskom taking NERSA to court over tariffs, the inaugural SA-Côte d'Ivoire JCC, and China's donation to the DSD; and Total supporting resumption of government services in Cabo Delgado, Eswatini protests and school closures, aerial attacks in Tigray, and the CAR ceasefire. The post Climate Resilience, Eskom Tariff Fight, and Eswatini Crisis appeared first on Ubuntunomics.

SA Standing Still, SADC Just Transition and ECOWAS at Work Ubuntunomics Siya BinizaUbuntunomics Podcast, a roundup and discussion of the most important economic and political developments from Africa. This week we look at: Mpumalanga MEC arrested for murder, SAA cabin crew protest, PIC financial results, and SA vaccination progress; and SADC energy sub-committee meeting, ECOWAS and WAEMU meeting with the EU, ECOWAS regional strategy against GBV, and persecution of migrants in Libya. The post SA Standing Still, SADC Just Transition and ECOWAS at Work appeared first on Ubuntunomics.