Suddenly, everyone in Zaire’s second- biggest city is cursing President Sese Seko Mobutu, reports Chris McGreal in Lubumbashi REBELS seized Zaire’s second-largest city, Lubumbashi, on Wednesday to be greeted by tumultuous applause as hordes of people welcomed them as liberators. The fall of the city left President Mobutu Sese Seko scrambling to retain what is […]

Graham Hopwood in Windhoek NAMIBIAN President Sam Nujoma has given his clearest signal yet that he will stand for a third term as head of state, despite the fact that the Constitution limits the incumbent to two terms. He told Parliament last week: “I am still young and if the people of Namibia want me […]

Businessman Strive Masiyiwa was all set to introduce Zimbabwe’s first cellphone network when the government stepped in. Jan Raath reports from Harare STRIVE MASIYIWA says it is fair comment that his conversion to born-again Christianity coincided roughly with an offer he could not refuse from two political heavyweights in Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu party. A Cabinet […]

Madeleine Wackernagel REAL men don’t drink beer anymore – at least not in the quantities they used to. Nowadays even lager louts appreciate a fresher taste. That’s the message from HP Bulmer, Britain’s biggest and oldest cider manufacturer, which is bringing its premium brand, Scrumpy Jack, to the South African market. Available initially only on […]

* Moral and religious harm of advertising: Commercial advertisers sometimes include religious themes or use religious images or personages to sell products. It is possible to do this in acceptable ways, but the practice is obnoxious and offensive when it involves exploiting religion or treating it flippantly. * Cultural harm: Advertising also can have a […]

It is four years since Chris Hani’s death, and speculation is growing that assassin Janusz Waluz was not alone, reports Stefaans Brmmer WHEN Polish immigrant Janusz Waluz was arrested shortly after he gunned down Chris Hani, his only words were that the murder weapon – found in his getaway car – had been “planted”. After […]

IT has been observed that it is as well to be remembered after one’s death, but better not to be found out before one’s death. Chris Hani has been blessed in both respects. Hero-worshipped by millions before his assassination, he has now been remembered in perpetuity — or something approaching it – by having the […]

Ann Eveleth STATE-OWNED port operator Portnet has donated taxpayers’ money to Durban’s top cultural centre in a mysterious deal arranged by a former member of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Bartel Arts Trust (BAT) says it still has to establish where it is supposed to invest the R50 000 it received in February from Portnet’s Reconstruction and […]

With his experience of African conditions and solidity in defence, Gavin `Stability Unit’ Lane looks the right man for the job in South Africa’s vital clash with Congo SOCCER: Andrew Muchineripi GAVIN LANE could complete a fairytale rise to international football this weekend when South Africa play Congo in a crucial qualifying match for the […]

Rescheduling has led to a struggle to save programmes, reports Jacquie Golding-Duffy AN embattled SABC current affairs division is scrambling to salvage some of its programmes in the wake of a shake-up in the department’s schedules. Viewers of SABC3 will only have one current affairs slot a week, scheduled for 9.30pm on Thursdays, while viewers […]