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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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Kaya FM whistleblowers say they are being victimised

thando maeko - 12 Aug 2020

Former and current employees claim the radio station’s management has begun a witch-hunt to weed out whistleblowers after reports of financial and sexual misconduct

National

Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

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Special Reports

Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally