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Campaigning together, but on their own

Africa Nic Cheeseman & Sishuwa Sishuwa - 11 Sep 2020

Social media is driving a new – largely anonymous – form of protest in Zimbabwe and Zambia

DA’s policy proposals are counter-transformative

Opinion Siyabulela Tsengiwe - 2 Sep 2020

The DA is stuck in classical liberalism when there are new ways of thinking about capitalism and the role of the state - and its denial of race as a concept is disingenuous

How eSwatini silences opposition activists

Africa Nimrod Mabuza - 27 Aug 2020

Activists in the Kingdom of eSwatini are routinely arrested on vague and flimsy charges

The secrets behind the success of Malawi’s opposition coalition

Africa Mphatso Moses Kaufulu - 27 Jul 2020

It took more than just a united front to unseat the governing party in the recent presidential elections in Malawi

Why Uganda needs a Stella Nyanzi in Parliament

Africa Eric Mwine-Mugaju - 14 Jul 2020

Many Ugandans find Stella Nyanzi’s mode of protest, including vulgar insults and stripping to make a point, unsettling. But her challenge to the country’s patriarchy could bring much-needed reform

Bobi Wine presents his presidential credentials

Africa Simon Allison - 9 Jul 2020

The Ugandan opposition leader believes he is best-placed to lead an opposition coalition

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Tanzania’s latest clampdown takes decades of repression to new lows

Africa Staff Reporter - 29 May 2018

In Tanzania today, political space has shrunk to the point where protests are suppressed before they emerge

After Mugabe, Zim opposition stumbles before vote

Africa Fanuel Jongwe Author & Fanuel Jongwe - 1 Feb 2018

With Zim holding elections this year, the opposition had been feeling cautiously optimistic— until its arch-enemy, Mugabe, was ousted from power

Casualties mount in Togo protests

Africa Emile Kouton - 20 Oct 2017

Opposition ire over the president’s extended term in office spilled over into the streets this week

DA: NPA has stalled on Zuma corruption-charges case for five years

Article Sapa - 6 Feb 2015

DA leader Helen Zille says the party has filed for a review of the courts decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

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Nigeria: Abubakar, Buhari possible candidates against Jonathan

Africa Reuters - 12 Dec 2014

President Goodluck Jonathan bids for a second term as Muhammadu Buhari and Atiku Abubakar lead race for the opposition ticket.

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SANDF mum on serial rapist claim

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Refugees the scapegoat of SA’s ills

Birgit Schwarz - 17 Sep 2020

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Fifteen additional speakers for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 18 Sep 2020

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Recyling water and waste management

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special reports - 16 Sep 2020

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CUT declared as medium risk

special reports - 15 Sep 2020

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Headline Speakers announced for SingularityU SA Online Summit 2020

special reports - 12 Sep 2020

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JSE lists two new global ETFs

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

'Impact investing has become increasingly topical and for us to provide investors with access to sustainable investment options is a key focus'

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OSISA seeks a Programme Manager: Economic Justice

special reports - 11 Sep 2020

The candidate will be responsible for planning, management and implementation of Economic Justice work within the Economic and Social Justice Cluster