The lack of a system to support youth development is just one reason why Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda have produced few top footballers.
Politics and Society Mikhail Gorbachev’s death brings many tributes – but his legacy in Africa remains ambiguous
The global realignment triggered by the end of the Cold War and Gorbachev’s reforms ushered in a period of transition on the African continent.
Politics and Society Cartoon: “You are killing my health system” — Phophi Ramathuba
“Medical xenophobia” is a real issue in South Africa’s public health system. There are many forms of discrimination motivated by hostility to the patient based on their national origins, which are considered a form of xenophobic violence.
Politics and Society UNITA shakes the foundations of MPLA rule in Angola
The opposition made huge gains in last week’s elections, but now it faces tough choices.
Arts, Culture and Sport 4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa
She blazed a trail for Black women athletes – despite the challenges they face in sport and society.
Politics and Society Afrophobia, contrived or de-historicised national and ethnic-regional identities in SADC
Xenophobia and Afrophobia are anchored on two conditions; inferiority complex (poverty of the mind, vision and values) and a subconscious embrace of either White supremacy or tribal supremacy. For self preservation the colonial states created African societies socialised to fear, resent and distrust each other. Paradoxically, the White other is still regarded subconsciously as the better foreigner, saviour and needed ally or friend.
Politics and Society Seismic judgment: Court overturns exploration rights granted to Shell
South Africa: The High Court has ruled that the exploration rights granted to Impact Africa and Shell along the Wild Coast were unlawful. The court has put a stop to the seismic survey along the Wild Coast.
Politics and Society Macron is pushing the French language in ways not seen before
In Africa, French will only continue to embed itself – if speaking it is in the interests of Africans and not attached to French foreign policy interests.
Arts, Culture and Sport Lovemore Majaivana’s totem feast – A philosophy (Part 1)
Onai Mushava discusses the metaphysical dimension of Zimbabwean mbaqanga pioneer Lovemore Majaivana’s music in the context of Ndebele orature.