THE MORNING BRIEF

Guest: Sophie Mokoena - International News Editor for SABC

Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa - Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) lowered its policy rate today by 0.25%, from 8.0% to 7.75%. The Committee’s decision was unanimous, and the cut was widely expected. Yesterday’s CPI announcement, which showed year-on-year inflation falling to a four-year low of 2.8%, meant a follow-up cut was almost guaranteed. At the same time, the SARB’s conservative approach meant anything more than 25bp was extremely unlikely. Guest: Reza Hendrickse, Portfolio Manager at PPS Investments

Guest: Tebogo Khaas, Institute of Chartered Entrepreneurs Global Chief Entrepreneur.

Guest: Saber Ahmed Jazbhay – Human Rights Lawyer and Analyst

Guest: Janse Rabie, AgriSA’s head of natural resources.

Guest: Ashor Sarupen - DEPUTY Finance Minister

Guest: Mary De Haas - Violence monitoring expert

Guest: Daphne Mokwena - Eskom spokesperson

Guest: Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko – Gauteng MEC for Health

Guest: Isaac Mahlangu - senior reporter for the Sowetan

Guest: Annaline Van Der Poel – Chief Operations Officer at Debt Rescue

Guest: Duma Gqubule is research associate at the Social Policy Initiative.

The Morning Brief Afrika Update Report 21 November 2024 1. Mozambique- Zimbabwe Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane faces legal action and latest on SADC troika where half of SADC Heads of States sent representative to the extra-ordinary summit. Mozambique’s Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit against opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, accusing him of inciting unrest following allegations of electoral fraud. 2. Namibia- Windhoek Nambia decides 2024 SADC launches its Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for 27th November 2024 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the Republic of Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections was officially launched today, on 20th November 2024 by Hon. Anne Semamba Malinda,former Speaker of Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania and Head of Mission (HoM) for the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) for Namibia’s Elections. 3. 3. Mali- Bamako Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga was sacked yesterday by decree signed by the president of the transition General Assimi Goita. Appointed by the military in 2021 following Mali’s second coup in a year, Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga publicly criticized the junta on November 16 during events marking the November 2023 recapture of Kidal. Dressed in military attire despite being a civilian, Maïga voiced frustration over his exclusion from key decisions, particularly regarding the timeline for the nation’s political transition. 4. Kenya - Uganda Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared Wednesday in a military court days after he was reported missing in Kenya. He was charged on four counts including possession of illegal firearms in foreign countries/ and seeking military support to destabilize Uganda's military forces. His lawyer says the court lackes jurisdiction and has questionned the role of Kenya. 5.In our historical archives, it was on this day 21 November 1989 when the last remaining of the then Apartheid SADF troops ( 1 500) withdraw from Namibia.

Guest: Gustavo De Carvalho - Senior Researcher on Russia-Africa ties at the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)

Guest: Advocate Brenda Madumise: Director Wise 4 Afrika & GBV Activist

Guest: Dr. lydia Chibwe is a Project Officer at the Women's Rights Unit of the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.

Guest: Osman Shaboodien – Chairperson of the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association

Guest: Sean Phillips: Director General, Department of water and sanitation