Alex Vines, Author at The Mail & Guardian

Africa’s ‘dinosaurs’ are dying out

Africa Alex Vines - 3 Jan 2020

Countries in political transition have very little time in which to deliver socioeconomic and political change

Hope, peace and reconciliation: Pope Francis in Mozambique

Africa Alex Vines - 4 Sep 2019

A papal visit will highlight the importance of the recently signed peace agreement between the government and opposition

Third time lucky for peace in Mozambique?

Africa Alex Vines - 7 Aug 2019

Renamo’s hardened fighters are not getting any younger, so this time the deal may stick

Continental drifts towards Africa

Africa Alex Vines - 4 Jan 2019

Last year the UK, the United States, Russia and the European Union unveiled their new strategies for Africa and China Germany and India tweaked theirs

Lourenço’s first year: Angola’s transitional politics

Africa Alex Vines - 26 Sep 2018

João Lourenço’s first year in office has been marked by notable reforms. If ordinary Angolans are to benefit this momentum must continue

Remembering a warlord democrat

Africa Alex Vines - 9 May 2018

Afonso Dhlakama, the Mozambican rebel leader, was a quixotic, charismatic figure

Mixed outlook for Africa in 2018

Article Alex Vines - 5 Jan 2018

The leaders for life will face challenges. Debt levels and servicing costs will plague governments. And conflict hotspots won’t cool down

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Special Reports

The online value of executive education in a Covid-19 world

Staff Reporter - 27 Mar 2020

Executive education courses further develop the skills of leaders in the workplace

Special Reports

Sisa Ntshona urges everyone to stay home, and consider travelling later

Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2020

Sisa Ntshona has urged everyone to limit their movements in line with government’s request

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele’s special AGM postponed until further notice

Staff Reporter - 24 Mar 2020

An arrangement has been announced for shareholders and retailers to receive a 77.5% cash payout

Special Reports

20th Edition of the National Teaching Awards

Staff Reporter - 23 Mar 2020

Teachers are seldom recognised but they are indispensable to the country's education system

Special Reports

Awards affirm the vital work that teachers do

Thabo Mohlala - 23 Mar 2020

Government is committed to empowering South Africa’s teachers with skills, knowledge and techniques for a changing world

Special Reports

2020 Humanities Award winners reflect a contribution to diversity and social justice, echoing South Africa’s socioeconomic condition

Anele Ngcoya - 23 Mar 2020

The HSS Awards ensure that the humanities and social sciences thrive

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele special AGM rescheduled to March 25 2020

Staff Reporter - 18 Mar 2020

New voting arrangements are being made to safeguard the health of shareholders

Special Reports

Dimension Data launches Saturday School in PE

Staff Reporter - 16 Mar 2020

The Gauteng Saturday School has produced a number of success stories