By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maroelamedia
Experts accuse the African National Congress (ANC) of reminding voters about monthly social grants as elections approach in order to influence their vote. Maroelamedia reports that the practice is considered an open secret by the experts cited.
US President Donald Trump voted early in Florida, ten days before the midterm elections. He is also continuing his attacks on the Democrats and questioning the reliability of the election, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
In Sindian, in Senegal’s Bignona department, PASTEF official Vieux Souleymane Goudiaby defended the party’s roots and presented the department as an Ousmane Sonko stronghold. He claimed an 85% score in the last legislative elections and forecast up to 95% in the next elections, according to Senego.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Residents of Lekwa-Teemane municipality, in South Africa’s North West province, are facing water and electricity cuts, sewage leaks and severely deteriorated roads. In Bloemhof and Christiana, these failing services are fuelling discontent ahead of local elections, reports Daily Maverick.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Daily Maverick ·
First National Bank is relaunching unsecured business loans, pre-approved based on the banking data of eligible companies, to finance their working capital and expansion. Mark Achiampong, the bank’s head of commercial and business banking, presents the offer as a way to facilitate small and medium-sized enterprises’ access to credit.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Ghanaiantimes ·
Jacob Zuma sacks MK party secretary-generalJacob Zuma, leader of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe party, has sacked his secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo, who was also removed as a member of parliament. The leader accused him in particular of making unauthorised internal changes, delays in the election campaign and receiving two salaries, TimesLIVE reports.
Daniel Chapo calls on Africa to unite against terrorismMozambican President Daniel Chapo calls on African countries to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and better protect their natural resources. He also calls for greater African participation in the United Nations Security Council’s ongoing discussions, according to O País.The week in Africa
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