In a landmark ruling South Africa’s Equality Court has ruled that it’s now illegal to publicly display the apartheid flag in South Africa. The court ruled that displaying the apartheid flag constitutes hate speech. The historic ruling, which come 25 years after the racist apartheid regime was ended has been widely hailed by civic groups and members of the public on social media.
Politics and Society Repression and dialogue in Zimbabwe: twin strategies that aren’t working
The Mnangagwa regime’s coercive acts are a continuation of the violence and brutality of the Mugabe era, while he seeks global re-engagement and selective national dialogue.
African identities Ghana and Rwanda provide deep lessons for Africa on Pan-Africanism
Ghana’s example of opening its borders to African-Americans and embracing all Black people is the progressive ingredient African countries need to adopt. Additionally, Paul Kagame’s call for Africa to define its own course, rejecting validation from the West, are among the necessary steps towards self-determination and meaningful development.
Africans rising Nigerian teenage girls win Technovation People’s Choice Award in Silicon Valley
Team Brain Squad, a group of five Nigerian girls was named the People’s Choice award recipients for their app, Hands Out, at this year’s global Technovation held in Silicon Valley, California. The girls’ aptly named Hands Out app is a fundraising tool to help finance education for indigent children.
Africans rising Trevor Noah ranked fourth highest paid comedian in the world on Forbes list
South African comedian, Trevor Noah has made it on the Forbes list for highest paid comedians in the world for the first time, occupying the fourth spot.
Politics and Society Libya: ongoing atrocities reveal the trouble with international military intervention
The NATO-led military intervention in Libya has just fuelled more violence.
Politics and Society Zimbabweans too intimidated to speak out, even in South Africa
“Government monitors social media. I am scared if I make negative comments, I would get blacklisted and not get my passport.”
Lifestyle Want to put together a winning AFCON team? Here’s the formula
Football coaches can improve their chances of winning tournaments by choosing a team based on a unique combination of factors.
Politics and Society Former Nigerian Deputy Senator, Ike Ekweremadu beaten in Germany by Nigerians
In Australia and Britain, lawmakers have been egged for making unpopular statements. In many parts of Africa, lawmakers move freely in convoys while the masses suffer. Nigeria’s former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu however received an unusual welcome at Nuremberg, Germany when he was beaten and chased away from an event to mark the New Yam festival.