Senate decides on seizing South African companies' profits to pay xenophobia victims

Pinching pennies doesn’t mean squeezing Black women out of our budgets

The next time we cut a Black business out of our budget to make up for the failures of our government, we must contemplate whether these purchases are truly a [] The post Pinching pennies doesn’t mean squeezing Black women out of our budgets appeared first on URL Media.

Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned properties

federal government has said it would seek from its South African counterpart compensation for Nigerians forced to abandon businesses and other valuable properties as they returned home, following renewed anti-immigrant tensions in the country. The post Xenophobia: FG to seek compensation from South Africa for Nigerians’ abandoned properties appeared first on Vanguard News.

Femi Otunbanjo: South Africa’s Xenophobia Has Become A Mob Reaction To Socioeconomic Problems

Otunbanjo says South Africans blame foreigners for unemployment, crime and worsening socioeconomic conditions.

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap

South Africa: South Africans Lose Income As Immigrants Flee

[GroundUp] I keep asking myself, 'Where is Ubuntu?' says landlord

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa: Much Ado About the Wrong Threat?

South Africa has once again witnessed waves of xenophobic violence directed at fellow Africans. Foreign nationals from countries including Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia and Ghana have repeatedly been accused of stealing jobs, overwhelming public services, and contributing to crime. Periodic protests and attacks have resulted in deaths, destruction of businesses, and the evacuation of some foreign nationals by their home governments.

‘Seize their profits’ — Oshiomhole tells FG how to compensate Nigerians attacked in South Africa

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to seize the profits of South African companies operating in Nigeria and use the funds to compensate Nigerians affected by previous xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The remarks were made in a video in which Oshiomhole reacted to what he said was a statement by a [] ‘Seize their profits’ — Oshiomhole tells FG how to compensate Nigerians attacked in South Africa

EDITORIAL | June 30 and Mzansi’s command over the silent language of violence

Angry South Africans are pitted against terrified foreign nationals while a dithering government and exploitative businesses are happy to spectate until it is beneficial to speak

How South Africa's municipalities lost billions — and why Treasury finally acted

How South Africa's municipalities lost billions — and why Treasury finally acted

Congo : Debt dispute lands Commisimpex boss Mohsen Hojeij in Lebanon courts

Already involving courts in Congo, France and the United States, the 1.8bn lawsuit between Congo and businessman Mohsen Hojeij's construction [...]

PM Anwar stresses migrant welfare as Tarique seeks more jobs, both demand fairer recruitment process

PUTRAJAYA, June 22 — Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed that the exploitation and mistreatment of migrant workers...

३९ लाख रुपैयाँ ठगीको अभियोगमा पक्राउ

काठमाडौँ। वैदेशिक रोजगारीमा आकर्षक तलबको प्रलोभनमा पारेर ३९ लाख रुपैयाँ ठगी गरेको अभियोगमा दुई युवक पक्राउ परेका छन्। केन्द्रीय प्रहरी समाचारकक्षका अनुसार काभ्रेका सरोज पन्त र रामेछापका अनिल खत्रीलाई ठगीको अभियोगमा शनिबार पक्राउ गरिएको हो। अभियुक्त पन्तले एकजना बेरोजगार युवकलाई आयरल्यान्ड पठाइदिने भन्दै १६ लाख र खत्रीले दुबई पठाउने बहानामा ६ जनाबाट २३ लाख रुपैयाँ []

Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Demands Safety Guarantees for Nigerians

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to secure written assurances from South Africa on the safety of Nigerians following the expiration of a June 30 ultimatum targeting undocumented migrants. Lawmakers also called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for xenophobic attacks, intimidation and destruction of Nigerian-owned businesses. The resolution followed a motion [] The post Xenophobic Attacks: Senate Demands Safety Guarantees for Nigerians appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Explosive House report reveals secret operation inside China at center of South Korea's fight with US company

House Judiciary Committee report alleges South Korea's far-left government has systematically discriminated against American companies like Coupang.

Southern Poverty Law Centers pleads not guilty in federal fraud case

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for monitoring hate groups, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it defrauded donors by not disclosing that some of the money would be used to pay informants in extremist organizations. Attorney Abbe Lowell entered the not guilty plea on behalf of the [] The post Southern Poverty Law Centers pleads not guilty in federal fraud case appeared first on Loonie Politics.

U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Mining Firms And Gold Refinery To Choke Off Rebel Funding

The United States government has blacklisted a network of mining operations and executives accused of smuggling conflict minerals out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to fund the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The penalties target two individuals and four businesses. Among those named are Gasabo Gold Refinery LTD and its chairman, Jean Malic [] U.S. Sanctions Rwandan Mining Firms And Gold Refinery To Choke Off Rebel Funding

Bank of South Sudan staff stage sit-in over salary arrears

Employees of the Bank of South Sudan on Tuesday morning held a sit-in protest, demanding payment of salary-related arrears, incentives, and improved access to their earnings. Speaking to Eye Radio on condition of anonymity, one staff member said the workers’ grievances center on three key issues, including unpaid incentives, lack of medical insurance, and difficulties [] The post Bank of South Sudan staff stage sit-in over salary arrears appeared first on Eye Radio.

South Africa was once hailed as a 'Rainbow Nation' - now it's being torn apart by 'Afrophobia' as black South Africans turn against illegal migrants from other African countries who they fear will take their jobs: SUE REID

South Africa was once hailed as a 'Rainbow Nation' - now it's being torn apart by 'Afrophobia' as black South Africans turn against illegal migrants from other African countries who they fear will take their jobs: SUE REID

Court orders Elindi brothers to pay N$28m to DBN

Businessmen and brothers Peter and Malakia Elindi, who are facing charges in the Namcor fraud and corruption case, must pay N28.8 million to the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), a judge of the Windhoek High Court has ordered. Acting judge James Devittie ordered the payment in a summary judgement granted on Friday. Devittie granted the [] The post Court orders Elindi brothers to pay N28m to DBN appeared first on The Namibian.

‘Where do I get that from?’: UK asylum seekers face hefty repayment bill

Refugees and NGOs decry the government's plans to make people pay 10,000 pounds (13,360) towards subsistence fees.

South Africans lose income as immigrants flee

“I keep asking myself, ‘Where is Ubuntu?’” says landlord

Minnesota Department Of Health Buckles To DOJ, Voluntarily Cuts Race-Based Grant

The DOJ noted that the program “ensured that grant funds were prioritized and awarded to organizations that were within counties that had a higher proportion of ‘Black or African American’ and ‘nonwhite Latino(a)’ communities.” The post Minnesota Department Of Health Buckles To DOJ, Voluntarily Cuts Race-Based Grant first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

South Africans Rally to Protect Migrants Amid Xenophobic Protests

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Greater Benoni Residents Protest Foreign National Employment in Boksburg North

BOKSBURG, GAUTENG — Residents from Greater Benoni have launched a coordinated protest against foreign national employment in Boksburg North, taking to the streets to demand that local businesses hire South Africans instead of immigrants. Going door-to-door at various commercial and industrial hubs, the demonstrators are accusing employers of prioritizing both documented and undocumented foreign nationals []

Nigeria to demand compensation over assets left in South Africa

Nigeria said it would seek compensation from South Africa for businesses and property abandoned by citizens who fled recent anti migrant protests.

Nigerian migrants fear the worst after fleeing South Africa amid anti-migrants protests

The Nigerian government is exploring compensation claims against South Africa after citizens fled anti-migrant protests and left behind businesses and property.

New Bill Takes Aim At States Suing Gun Manufacturers

Supporters say anti-gun activists have spent years trying to accomplish through the courts what they couldn't achieve through Congress. A new Senate bill aims to shut down those efforts and strengthen legal protections for firearm manufacturers nationwide.

Finland Shows the Trust Barrier Facing Chinese EV Makers in the West

Plus, consumers ask whether the cars spy on them, have ‘kill switches,’ or fund the Communist Party

Pemandu saman stesen minyak, didakwa guna AI manipulasi harga

WASHINGTON: Beberapa pengendali stesen minyak terkemuka berdepan tindakan saman pada Isnin oleh sekumpulan pemandu di California yang mendakwa syarikat-syarikat terbabit menggunakan teknologi kecerdasan buatan (AI) untuk menaikkan harga bahan api. Menurut cadangan tuntutan saman tindakan tersebut, kesemua defendan didakwa melanggar undang-undang antimonopoli utama California, Akta Cartwright. Pengendali itu didakwa menggunakan aplikasi berasaskan AI yang mengumpul ... Read more The post Pemandu saman stesen minyak, didakwa guna AI manipulasi harga appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Southern Poverty Law Center pleading not guilty in federal case that alleges organization secretly funded hate groups

The Southern Poverty Law Center, best known for monitoring hate groups, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges that it defrauded donors by not disclosing that some of the money would be used to pay informants in extremist organizations. Attorney Abbe Lowell entered the not guilty plea on behalf of the organization to a superseding []