South Africa Elections: More of the same or a twist in the tale?

April 17, 2024 | The VaultNewsletter

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policy watch
new cybercrime regulations in kenya
what we are also following
egypt eu pledges to provide egypt with 1 billion in shortterm financial aid
niger demonstrators demand for exit of us forces
rwanda authorities join nigeria and others in recalling j&j children's cough syrup

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south africa elections more of the same or a twist in the tale

On May 29, South Africans will head to the polls for general elections. The vote for President is indirect, with citizens directly voting for the 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the President. So, instead of displaying presidential candidates, the ballot will feature images of party leaders.

policy alignments

Significantly, the three major parties are aligned on the need to revamp the power sector, find millions of employment opportunities for the people and tackle violent crime across the country but only the EFF has been vocal about redistribution of wealth/assets or nationalization of assets – a statement of intent that has not been received warmly by South Africa’s business community.

data vault zimbabwe launches new currency

Zimbabwe has announced plans to launch a new currency, the ZiG or Zimbabwe Gold, which will be the country’s sixth currency since 2008. The ZiG is set to officially enter circulation on 30th April and will be fully backed by $285 million in cash and gold.

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policy watch

Ghana’s President signs wildlife bill into law

new cybercrime regulations in kenya

Elsewhere on the continent, Kenyan lawmakers have approved new regulations addressing cybercrimes: the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024.

what we are also following

We’re also tracking the latest current events in the news, and how they may affect the decisions of policymakers. Below are some of the latest developments.

egypt eu pledges to provide egypt with 1 billion in shortterm financial aid

Last week, the European Union announced a loan of over $1 billion to Egypt to support its economy, as part of a larger €5 billion package. The loan aims to help Egypt cope with financial challenges, including those arising from recent conflicts and global events like the war in Ukraine. Another €4 billion is planned for the period 2024-2027.

niger demonstrators demand for exit of us forces

Over the weekend, hundreds marched in Niger’s capital waving flags and calling for the removal of US and all foreign military forces. The protest, echoing past anti-French demonstrations, comes after Niger’s military government terminated a military agreement with the US and welcomed Russian military instructors. It’s noteworthy to know that US forces had been aiding Niger’s government in combating Islamic militants in the Sahel region for years.

rwanda authorities join nigeria and others in recalling j&j children's cough syrup

Rwanda’s drug regulatory authorities have recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson children’s cough syrup due to safety concerns, following Nigeria’s discovery of high toxicity levels in laboratory tests. The syrup, used for treating coughs and allergies in children, has also been recalled in Kenya and South Africa, with an additional batch recalled in South Africa.

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