Webster Zambara
Dr Webster Zambara is a project leader of Peacebuilding Initiatives at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. He recently spent eight days building the capacity of women mediators in Cameroon at the invitation of United Nations Women
Pandemic-induced human rights violations a double tragedy to humanity
The conflation of human rights violations and a pandemic leave the most vulnerable marginalised. Equitable and democratic societies are needed to fight against this
The Covid-19 pandemic is not an excuse to trample on human rights
By violating basic human rights, governments risk inflicting a double tragedy on their most vulnerable populations
South Africa’s lockdown may push Zimbabwe to the edge
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation in Zimbabwe could not have been much worse
The AU’s new transitional justice policy could be a game-changer
This new framework can be used to resolve past violent conflicts as well as to sustain peace and development in Africa
Courageous women work to end Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis
The secessionist struggle has turned increasingly violent, with families fleeing and women violated
Zimbabwe and the DRC are Ramaphosa’s first foreign policy tests
The recent ascendance of President Ramaphosa to the highest echelons of political power has largely been positively received locally and abroad
‘Africa rising’ threatened by extremism, power-corrupted leaders and climate change
Africa and its diaspora are celebrating Africa Day. This year’s theme is 'Harnessing the demographic dividend through investments in youths'.
It’s East vs West Africa in battle for AU chair
The continent’s prime untapped asset, its youth, will be sidelined by the succession battle
SADC puts the focus on Swaziland, an anachronism in an ostensibly democratic region
Besides being the last absolute monarchy in Africa, its people are desperately poor and money is being wasted on the king’s vanity projects.
Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations
Human rights and the rights of women are the focus of Africa Day, but increasingly terror attacks are hampering development, writes Webster Zambara.
Mozambique polls put SADC to the test
The regional body must deal with any potential post-election peace and security challenges facing Mozambique.
Development tops agenda at SADC summit
South Africa is now the stabilising factor among the ‘frontline states’ that opposed apartheid.
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
