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Zimbabwe ‘Big Business’ + 2018 Elections: Peddling Capital for Political Protection and Power?0
It may sound odd to many but Zimbabwe has ‘big business’. That is big companies that make significant profits on a yearly basis. Even in such an assumedly ‘hostile’ environment. And there are some major companies out there. Zimplats, Delta Beverages, Econet Wireless, Meikles Limited, Greenfuels, Innscor and a number of significant others that are
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Zambezi: A Town Divided On Ethnic Lines0
- Zambia
- 28.06.2017.
There are very few places in Zambia with such a spectacular view of the Zambezi River than Zambezi Town in the North Western province. The location of the town makes it an ideal tourist destination. Yet tribal rivalry has become the highlight of the town. Zambezi River passes through Zambezi Town, divides it into two towns,
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Could ICC Hand Uhuru Kenyatta a Second Term Victory?0
Antone Steynberg – A senior ICC lawyer has been quoted saying that the ICC might consider re-opening cases against President Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto should the opposition take over government in August. While this might be good news to victims of the 2007 Post-Election Violence, it could also hand the current government a
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Battling Mental Health in Uganda: A Tale of Bravery0
- Mental Health, Uganda
- 23.06.2017.
The State of the World Health today is something that we should all very concerned about. The future of who we are as a people mainly lies in how sound we are. The World Health Organisation (WHO) since 1948 has had this at the core of the work that they do: and have thus defined
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Zambia’s Disturbing Political Crisis0
Zambia’s main opposition party, United Party for National Development (UPND) has continued to receive a bashing from the Patriotic Front (PF) government with the church and civil society raising alarm at what they describe as an accelerated move towards a dictatorship. Zambia now has a situation where opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema remains in indefinite detention
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The Costs and Casualties of Magufuli’s Mineral War0
- Corruption, Governance, Tanzania
- 19.06.2017.
“This economic warfare requires enough sacrifice” – President John Magufuli President Magufuli has declared that Tanzania is in economic warfare. This is a protracted struggle to protect our natural resources from plunder. Minerals are at the heart of this battle. Of course, we have not yet experienced a ‘mineral war’ like the one in the
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Experts, stop pretending and really share knowledge with the masses!0
- Africa, Cameroon, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, Governance, Journalism, Leadership
- 16.06.2017.
Expert. Though the word is overused, I believe in the work of real experts and its usefulness to society. Without them, scientific breakthroughs would have never happened and illness like appendicitis would still be considered sorcery. Thanks to their work, the majority sees their living standards and well-being drastically improve. Except that what is considered
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How a Kenyan NGO is improving healthcare in villages, one bike at a time.0
- Africa, Charity, East Africa, Kenya
- 14.06.2017.
A bicycle would today be considered in many African cities as a poor man’s means of transport yet in remote villages across the continent it could literally be the difference between life and death. CooP-Kenya is local NGO that has operated in the Western Kenya region for about seven years now. The acronym stands for Cycling
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How To Spot Empty Campaign Promises0
In the coming days, especially as we approach August, we will be inundated with politicians each seeking our endorsement and more importantly our vote. We will be encouraged, harangued and shamed into exercising our democratic right to wake up incredibly early, endure frustratingly long queues in order to mark a bunch of ballots and toss
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Will Kenya’s Maize Crisis Send Kenyatta’s Gov’t Packing?0
- Corruption, Democracy, Elections, Kenya
- 07.06.2017.
Maize meal – popularly known in Kenya as ugali is the country’s staple food. Even though the population consumes other products such as wheat bread, rice and potatoes as key sources of starch, a meal will be incomplete without a serving of ugali. That though has been the state in most dinner tables in Kenyan households over
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