Kotli Molise RIGHT TO REPLY There is a gross misrepresentation of facts and distortions in two of Ivor Powell’s articles about the third cellular licencing process (“Cell C scored third with Satra”, March 24 to 30, and “Satra split over Cell C decision”, March 31 to April 6). It is not correct that the South […]

WHAT’S NEW Old Mutual has launched the world’s first service for buying, selling and switching unit trusts via your cellphone. The system, which requires you to have a WAP-enabled phone such as the Nokia 7110 or Ericsson R230s, allows Old Mutual’s existing clients to check out prices and buy and sell any of Old Mutual’s […]

Firstly, the brain functions by non- algorithmic processes. As physicist Niels Bohr said to a student, “You’re not thinking, you’re just being logical.” l The brain has chemically based events. “Unless we could give Prozac to a computer the machine won’t be anything like the brain.” l The brain has emotions. “Even a baby has […]

Malcolm X (Spike Lee, 1992): Denzel Washington gives a magnetic performance as the controversial black leader (right) in Lee’s epic biopic, equally compelling as the young dissolute and the forceful orator of later years. Philadelphia (Jonathan Demme, 1993): Although Tom Hanks won the Oscar, Washington was lauded for his sensitive performance as the homophobic lawyer […]

Donna Block SHAREWORLD Once upon a time, there were two markets. One presided over the shares of what is now known as the old economy – value stocks, blue chips – those that actually have earnings. The other was home to the new economy – those high-flying technology stocks that someday may earn a little […]

John Matshikiza WITH THE LID OFF It was a bit disconcerting. It was my first visit to the city of Kampala, capital of the East African state of Uganda. It was an important moment. Uganda, which the national tourist board is pleased to promote as “the pearl of Africa”, is a lush, verdant para-dise, very […]

Robert Kirby LOOSE CANNON Last week yielded another of his feared public tantrums from Mr Mbeki’s chief soothsayer, Mr Mankahlana – or as he’s affectionately known these days, “South Parks”. In his newest ragings Mr Mankahlana described those who disagree with the president on the HIV/Aids issue as his “assailants”. I have to agree. With […]

Stephen Gray To the wilder north of the Aughrabies Falls is another reserve area, also with a complicated history, and at last opened for tourists of the hardier breed. This is no place for sissies in sedans, for there are no air-conditioned chalets with fine-menu restaurant, good shop and well- marked walks. You should use […]

Jonathan Watts in Seoul Asian policymakers have moved closer towards accepting the need for improved social safety nets in the wake of a financial crisis that has worsened regional inequality and shaken the belief that economic development alone can alleviate poverty. At a forum in Seoul last week, finance ministers and leading economists from Apec […]

Fourteen years after coming to power in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni remains unswerving about the course he has embarked on John Matshikiza My first encounter with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni took place in the romantic atmosphere of a guerrilla army in boisterous and compassionate occupation of captured territory. It was March of 1997, and the […]