Tsitsi Nomsa Ngwenya is one of the more prominent writers writing in Ndebele. Her new novel, Zalabantu Ziyebantwini’, came out this month. It will be followed by her fourth book, Portrait of Emlanjeni, later this year.
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Politics and Society Cartoon | Goodluck Jonathan rejects APC nomination
Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan has rejected a presidential nomination by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Politics and Society Cartoon | Journalism under digital siege
Journalism and Press freedom matters more than ever as we continue celebrating World Press Freedom.
Politics and Society Cartoon| Mwai Kibaki leaves behind a complicated legacy
Mwai Kibaki, Kenya’s third president, born November 15, 1931, leaves behind a complex legacy. Kibaki served as president of Kenya between 2002 and 2013, and he will be remembered amongst the biggest and most important names in Kenyan politics.
Politics and Society Cartoon | Attacks on immigrants ‘deeply worrisome and unfortunate’ — UN in SA
In this week’s cartoon, the killing of Zimbabwean Elvis Nyathi in Diepsloot has put the spotlight back on South Africa’s deeply worrisome and enduring problem—xenophobia.
Politics and Society Former Burkina Faso leader Compaoré gets life sentence over murder of Thomas Sankara
A Ouagadougou court has sentenced former Burkinabe president Blaise Compaoré to life imprisonment for the murder of his comrade, Thomas Sankara, assassinated on 15 October 1987.
Politics and Society Cartoon | The enduring sorrow and pain of British slavery
Prince William and Kate’s recent tour was supposed to reposition the monarchy in the Caribbean. Instead, it has opened old and painful wounds about Britain’s role during transatlantic slave trade, raising new questions about reparations and the monarchy’s future.
Politics and Society Botswana launches vaccine manufacturing plant
Botswana has launched the construction of a vaccine manufacturing plant. NantBotswana vaccine manufacturing plant will be focused on addressing the COVID-19 challenges and other ailments such as cancer.
Politics and Society Cartoon | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
This year the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed under the theme – “Voices for Action against Racism” – and calls on everyone to listen closely, speak out loudly, and act decisively against racism and racial prejudices.