By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
The ANC Women's League is demanding an apology from Gwede Mantashe and disciplinary measures after his remarks, deemed degrading, about sex in exchange for jobs. It says the politician must uphold the party's principles of equality and non-sexism, reports IOL.
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The Nigeria Labour Congress and activists have called on the public to oppose rising petrol prices, which they say are responsible for a sharp fall in purchasing power. The union denounces a survival crisis for workers and is calling on the federal government for relief measures, Vanguard reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
AfriForum is asking for its head of private prosecutions, Gerrie Nel, to be allowed to cross-examine former South African president Thabo Mbeki before the Khampepe Commission. The commission is investigating alleged political interference in prosecutions related to apartheid crimes; Mbeki is due to appear on Monday and Tuesday, Sowetan reports.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sowetan ·
Nigeria’s Presidency has rejected as false Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that 250 billion naira in Nigeria LNG dividends would be withheld for each state until after the 2027 election. It says a total of 9 trillion naira for the 36 states would exceed the company’s cumulative payments to the Federation, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, presidential adviser on Information and Strategy, reported by Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is asking Eskom to justify adding 41.4 billion rand to existing contracts. The party is seeking explanations before any 8.83% increase in electricity tariffs, according to MaroelaMedia, which cites its position.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Maroelamedia ·
Black Friday searches rise 30% in South AfricaOnline searches related to Black Friday have risen by 30% year on year in South Africa, signalling that consumers are starting earlier to compare prices and products. The event will take place on 27 November 2026, and this early interest is prompting retailers to attract customers ahead of promotions, according to Bizcommunity, citing Google Trends data.
Security standoff erupts around Botswana intelligence chiefA standoff involving Peter Fana Magosi, head of Botswana's intelligence service, has prompted a security deployment. The episode comes after his term expired and ahead of a handover of duties, reports the Sunday Standard.The week in Africa
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