by Nokuthula Moyo Respect for press freedom and a free flow of information are necessary for a vibrant and healthy democracy. Are we saying farewell to democracy in South Africa? While other African countries are being acknowledged for improved press freedom by the United Nations, South Africa has been receiving widespread condemnation from human rights [...]
In an article entitled “Ten Things to Know About African Consumers,” the Boston Consulting Group wrote “Africa is not easily pigeonholed, and making generalizations about its consumers is a risky proposition.” I agree with them but excuse me while I go ahead and do it anyway. A recent digital conversation about customer service in Zimbabwe got me [...]
Zanele Mhlaba *This opinion was originally published on Afrolemodele.com on March 8, 2013. Today is International Women’s day. A day that I wholeheartedly celebrate so before I begin, Happy Women’s Day to all! The theme this year is “The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum.” It is true, the push towards gender equality gains more momentum each [...]
By Zanele Mhlaba Earlier this year, I attended the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. To be honest, I did not realize it was a documentary festival, I was expecting to watch an entertaining Nollywood type of movie. Instead, the documentary, “Call Me [...]
By John Kidenda Integrity, Aid or Trade; the choice, at least between two of these is almost impossible to make. It goes without saying that it takes a balance of numerous factors working in concert to nurture any sort of successful socio-economic structure. Having to choose one out of three puts one in the difficult [...]
16 years ago today, on 8 May, 1996, Thabo Mbeki gave his ‘I Am an African’ speech in Cape Town, South Africa. Read an excerpt here and find the full speech here. — I am born of the peoples of the continent of Africa. The pain of the violent conflict that the peoples of Liberia, [...]
by Mazuba Kapambwe Today marks the 19th anniversary of the ‘Gabon Air Disaster’ which is known as one of the most tragic sporting accidents. The hopes of an entire nation turned to tears when it was announced that the Zambian national soccer team and the crew of the Zambian air force plane they were travelling on [...]
On April 27, 1994 , the Republic of South Africa held the first general election in which all races were allowed to vote. The election marked the official end of apartheid in South Africa. Millions of people queued over a three-day period to cast their ballots for the first time in their lives. Close to [...]
Over a two week period in February 2012, we partnered with Know Your Zimbos @KnowYourZimbos and called on Zimbabweans everywhere to nominate their peers so we could compile a list of 30 Zimbabweans To Watch! Originally the list was going to be 30 Zimbabweans Under 30 but after realizing it would be hard to verify [...]
by Nqaba Matshazi I have always associated the struggle for independence with Stanley Square, located in Bulawayo’s oldest township, Makokoba.After all, this is where people like Joshua Nkomo, Joseph Msika and Benjamin Burombo, all luminaries of the liberation struggle, launched their illustrious political careers. It was home to the nationalist struggle, everyone who was somebody desired to have a chance [...]