South Africa’s economy is sick – even Zuma agrees
With economic hardships continuing, questions are being asked about the ANC’s ability to kickstart growth.
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The politics of race and the Springboks
Over the last few months the racial politics of South African rugby has been undergoing potentially seismic changes.
Zimbabwe: the Mugabe ‘succession’
President Robert Mugabe has always maintained that when the time comes, Zanu-PF will elect his successor. But he has shied away from announcing an heir.
South Africa: looking into the crystal ball
The fear now is the collapse of all the capital gains; political, social and economic, and most importantly of African and international goodwill.
President Mutharika: “You cannot prepare for this job”
In an exclusive interview, the president of Malawi talks to editor-at-large Baffour Ankomah in Blantyre
Will South Africa believe in Mmusi Maimane?
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s biggest opposition party, has a new leader. The DA has traditionally failed to gain much support among the black majority. …