First ladies in Africa: a close look at how three have wielded influence: Former First Lady Grace Mugabe representing Zimbabwe at an Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV and AIDS summit EPA/Khaled ElfiqiThe role played by the wives of heads of state in Africa has been largely ignored. In a bid to contribute to this under-researched area we analysed the political … [Read more...] about First ladies in Africa: a close look at how three have wielded influence | The Conversation
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SA Tourism performance steady as the year draws to a close
SA Tourism performance steady as the year draws to a close: SA Tourism performance steady as the year draws to a close South Africa, Johannesburg – Thursday, 20 December 2018: The latest analysis of South African Tourism’s (SA Tourism) performance in 2018 shows a slight growth during the period January to October when compared with the same period last year. SA Tourism’s … [Read more...] about SA Tourism performance steady as the year draws to a close
Zimbabwe poll: the bar for success is low, the stakes are high and it’s a close race | The Conversation
Zimbabwe poll: the bar for success is low, the stakes are high and it's a close race: Supporters off the opposition MDC Alliance protest outside the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission. David MooreZimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF hope a credible victory in the July 30 election will legitimise the power (both party and state) they gained from the “soft … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe poll: the bar for success is low, the stakes are high and it’s a close race | The Conversation
Residents rally as City of Cape Town plans to close water collection point
Residents rally as City of Cape Town plans to close water collection point: Cape Town residents are rallying behind a man who helped make a spring in the Newlands suburb more accessible to thousands of citizens. While the city has ordered that the spring be closed to the public, residents continue to collect water there as an act of defiance to claim what they believe belongs … [Read more...] about Residents rally as City of Cape Town plans to close water collection point
Is the net about to close on Zuma and his Gupta patronage network? | The Conversation
Is the net about to close on Zuma and his Gupta patronage network?: Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president of South Africa and new president of the governing ANC, faces a dilemma in rooting out corruption. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoIt all started with a wedding. A 200 plus entourage of friends and family landed their private aircraft at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in April 2013. … [Read more...] about Is the net about to close on Zuma and his Gupta patronage network? | The Conversation
