Three southern African countries – South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia – will be representing the continent at the second of three major global sporting events this year. We look at the three nations’ aspirants in the forthcoming Cricket T20 World Cup in Australia.
Namibia
Politics and Society Namibia poised to export green energy to the European Union
The European Union (EU) is preparing an agreement with Namibia to harness its solar and wind energy to supplement its gas consumption and continue the substitution of fossil fuels.
Politics and Society Mikhail Gorbachev: southern Africans have a special reason to thank him
External changes, including the end of the Cold War, helped lead to the ending of apartheid. Gorbachev played a major role in that process.
Politics and Society Why Nonalignment Is an Urgent Imperative for the Global South
South Africa and other countries that have abstained from voting against Russia at the United Nations General Assembly in response to the war in Ukraine face intense international criticism.
Arts, Culture and Sport Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France: “Our position is that African competitions are for Africans in totality”
The controversial decision by Rugby Africa to host its 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers in France has ruffled feathers. Many have asked why an important African tournament, in the fastest growing sport on the continent is being played in Europe.
Politics and Society Namibia badly needs refurbishment after 32 years under the ruling party
With a growing number of younger Namibian voters born after independence, the struggle narrative became increasingly anachronistic.
Politics and Society Ukraine war: fresh warning that Africa needs to be vigilant against Russia’s destabilising influence
Russia is attempting to export its governance model of an authoritarian, kleptocratic and transactional regime onto Africa.
Politics and Society Namibian genocide: why Germany’s bid to make amends isn’t enough
German’s commitment of €1.1bn for development projects in Namibia over 30 years is too cheap a price to pay for remorse.
Politics and Society Why, 31 years after independence, Namibians aren’t in a festive mood
The legitimacy of SWAPO, the former liberation movement that has governed since 1990, has been eroded amid growing corruption and a deepening economic crisis.