Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo's power grab in Gabon: Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, wants to be president for life Thorston Wagner/EPADespite Gabon’s vast oil wealth a third of its citizens live on $ 1.25 a day or less. In fact, the country is best known for having had one of the longest serving leaders in modern times outside of a monarch. And now, … [Read more...] about Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo’s power grab in Gabon | The Conversation
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Why there is a silver lining for South Africa in Zuma’s bungling: his grip on power is slipping | The Conversation
Jacob Zuma's position has been weakened after an avalanche of criticism forced him to reverse his decision on a new finance minister. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoThe cost to South Africa of the mistake in appointing David van Rooyen as finance minister is completely overshadowed by the benefit of the knowledge that President Jacob Zuma’s grip on power is slipping. Zuma’s abrupt … [Read more...] about Why there is a silver lining for South Africa in Zuma’s bungling: his grip on power is slipping | The Conversation
Social media in 2015: The good, bad and the silver lining
Running a campaign on social media is one of the most effective ways for brands and businesses to reach an audience. The danger in running a social campaign is that if it goes wrong, it goes viral. But if it goes right, you can not only get noticed, but you can attract new customers with the click of a button. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release … [Read more...] about Social media in 2015: The good, bad and the silver lining