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Over the past weeks, South Africa has hosted diplomatic and cultural events that brought together leaders, ambassadors and communities to celebrate peace, heritage and global partnership. From university halls to embassy receptions, the gatherings highlighted the power of dialogue, collaboration and shared history in shaping a more connected world
The geopolitical environment is arguably not conducive to pursuing reparations for slavery and colonialism. But Africa and its diaspora in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe continue to make headway, with a focus on seeking financial compensation and ending racial discrimination
The continent is increasingly being looked at to drive global efforts to secure sustainable supply chains as economies transition to cleaner energy sources
Reality is a lot more surreal than we care to admit
History teaches us that when democratic pressure builds with no outlet, something eventually breaks. That is not stability; it is a ticking bomb
Our ululating, marching, and singing democracy is poised to dance to the tune of the world in a leap of faith, friendship, and fraternity
The madman of the White House must be stopped in his tracks
Through its implementation of the SA government’s Expanded Public Works Programme, more than 5 000 firefighting jobs have been created among unemployed youth and over 200 specialist teams have been trained. Women make up 30% of this workforce — the highest female participation globally in wildland firefighting
But ordinary Zimbabweans driven to cynicism after years of state corruption under the ruling Zanu-PF party are pessimistic