The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated
There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla
It is not clear whether the ANC will vote with its government of national unity partners
The smooth transition is raising hopes of improved economic growth and outlook
The loss of an outright majority for the ANC should not be considered a panacea which promises to alleviate all our political and economic woes
Sources have suggested there is an in-principle agreement between the two biggest parties that they will work together
What is worrisome is that even if Zambians desire political change, research indicates that fear of facing electoral violence lowers support for democracy