RC 261014Power FMMondli Makhanya
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Power Talk's morning was dominated by Joseph Kabila's new political-military coalition in eastern Congo, alongside Cosatu's decision to leave its members free to vote for any party.
- 10:36
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila launched the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation in Goma on Tuesday, a coalition built to challenge President Félix Tshisekedi's government.
- 09:14
Cosatu will not back the ANC or the SACP in the coming election; a resolution passed at its congress lets members vote for anyone within the alliance, avoiding a fractious debate.
- 11:12
The IMF forecast that global growth in 2026 will slow less than expected as advanced economies show resilience to war-fuelled energy prices, but low-income countries remain vulnerable to the supply shock.
- 10:01
The Judicial Service Commission is seeking public comment until 30 November on proposed reforms, including secret ballot voting for judicial candidates and tougher accountability for commissioners who breach confidentiality.