Why keeping power in check is a pipe dream in Southern Africa: While some countries, such as South Africa and Malawi have laws that guarantee access to information, the enforcement of those laws is largely inadequate. In countries like Zambia, the debate on the access to information legislation has been ongoing for ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Singer Niniola … [Read more...] about SA News: Why keeping power in check is a pipe dream in Southern Africa
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Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
Democracy in peril: Burundi's referendum will cement Nkurunziza's grip on power: A sign at a candlelit vigil tells the story of a country sliding further into authoritarianism. DAI KUROKAWA/EPAThe citizens of Burundi, the small country in Central Africa that borders Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are about to vote in a controversial referendum. The … [Read more...] about Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
‘ There’s an unhealthy concentration of power in mayors office’ – Selfe
‘ There’s an unhealthy concentration of power in mayors office’ – Selfe: ‘ There’s an unhealthy concentration of power in mayors office’ – Selfe: Democratic Alliance (DA) federal chairperson, James Selfe says his party accepts Tuesday’s Western Cape High Court judgement and its implications entirely. Selfe was speaking on talk radio 702 responding to a question regarding … [Read more...] about ‘ There’s an unhealthy concentration of power in mayors office’ – Selfe
Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense | The Conversation
Why nuclear power for African countries doesn't make sense: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPAOver the last few years reports have surfaced of a range of African countries planning nuclear power plants. At the moment, the only nuclear plant in operation in Africa … [Read more...] about Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense | The Conversation
Wiese’s claim against Steinhoff likely to give him negotiating power
Wiese’s claim against Steinhoff likely to give him negotiating power: The 'Business Day' is reporting that, ironically, the transactions listed in Christo Wiese's legal claim came under fire at the time because of a potential conflict of interests ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Investigation underway in Buttskop Level crossing accident: Seven people died when … [Read more...] about Wiese’s claim against Steinhoff likely to give him negotiating power
