South Africa

Ramaphosa Dribbles Past Zuma again

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is now all set to be re-elected this Friday for a second term by...

South Africa Decides

Unchartered Path: South Afica’s two-weeks of agony and horse trading

South Africa’s May 29 parliamentary elections produced no clear winner with a mandate to rule by itself, forcing the...

South Africa Decides

SOUTH AFRICA DECIDES: What you need to know about today’s election

23,000 polling stations have opened across South Africa as the country goes to an election that’s set to pose...

Unravelling Africa’s Complex Stance on the Unending Turmoil in Gaza

Regardless of what angle you choose to take in trying to explain the recent happenings between Israel and Palestine,...

African Leaders Spearhead Peace Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Seven African Presidents are heading to Europe to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine War, which has global implications. The African...

Beyond Health Risks: The Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Global Water Crisis

Millions of people around the world still do not have access to clean water, which is a basic human...

Bitcoin in Africa: Too exciting to be money?

Vires in Numeris… This is a Latin motto that has become synonymous with Bitcoin. It is supposed to demonstrate...

Ramaphosa consolidates power as he dithers on cabinet reshuffle

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in a fix barely a year before the 2024 general elections. He is...

Episode #10: Ramaphsa’s nine lives and ANC’s uncertain future

A power crisis and an imploding ANC are just but a few issues Cyril Ramaphosa is having to deal...

Episode #8: Unpacking South Africa’s Load Shedding and Energy Crisis ft Andile Zulu

In this episode of the Africa Blogging podcast, we unpack South Africa’s energy crisis which has now resulted in...

What next for Ramaphosa after narrow win at ANC congress

President Cyril Ramaphosa is walking wounded after the African National Congress leader (ANC) secured a narrow victory in the...

South Africa & Zimbabwe liberation parties: reinvent or die

Early December, the oldest political party in Africa, the ANC will be holding its 55th elective congress in Johannesburg,...

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