WHY MOVING THE VOTERS’ ROLL COULD STRENGTHEN ZIMBABWE’S DEMOCRACY
The voters’ roll is the backbone of any credible election. Without an accurate and accessible register of voters, even the most well-run polling day can be undermined. In Zimbabwe, the proposal to move responsibility for the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to the Registrar General’s Office has sparked debate. Yet, if approached […]
THE ROLE OF SPORT IN GROOMING YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD
It is every parent’s dream to see their kids being excellent at whatever they choose to do as adults. The journey towards adulthood is filled with endless anecdotes of wisdom and skills passed on from the older generations. I have observed how sport also plays a role in grooming young people for the future. As a young […]
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE A MICKEY MOUSE AND A FORMER SHADOW OF ITSELF
We must all agree, our military is a no longer our pride but mockery. We must pause and remember the words of Lieutenant General Ntshavheni Maphaha of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) that we “are unable to wield a stick”, we are not protected and “the politicians, have decided you want a Mickey […]
SADC EXPORTERS MUST UNLOCK NEW MARKETS TO SURVIVE THE TARIFF TSUNAMI
As the world continues to grapple with shifting global alliances and protectionist trade policies — triggered in part by the lasting ripple effects of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs — the Southern African Development Community (SADC) finds itself at a crossroads. With traditional export markets becoming more volatile, regional exporters must begin charting a new path: one that prioritizes […]
BOTSWANA’S DRUG CONVICT LESEDI MOLAPISI WINS STAY OF EXECUTION IN BANGLADESH
The convicted Botswana national, Ms Lesedi Molapisi, who was due to be hanged by the Bangladeshi authorities on Friday March 21, has been granted a last-minute stay of execution. The Ambassador of Botswana to India, Gilbert Mangole, announced in a radio interview that the government of Botswana has appealed Ms Molapisi’s conviction and sentence. The […]