Mangaung 2012: Will Zuma Survive Without ANCYL Enthusiasts?
Malema’s immaturity brought Zuma to power, argues South African analyst Bibi Nehanda. Now that Malema has been thrown out of the party, it is upon the South Africa’s ANCYL and other progressive minds within the party to correct the mistakes made at Polokwane.
Zuma’s Waterloo: Mangaung 2012 An Opportunity to Punish Corrupt Leaders
A leadership that continues to take its people for granted should be punished at the ballot box so that going forward there exist no illusion whatsoever from those in power to think that they can play the masses like a yoyo at a whim.
Will a new constitution make Zimbabwe more democratic?
Will a new constitution make Zimbabwe more democratic? (via The Christian Science Monitor) The fractious coalition government that rules Zimbabwe released a draft constitution this week that seeks to limit presidential terms to just 10 years, and to establish a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission to look into human rights violations allegedly committed during President [...]
South Africa: The Pitfalls of Political Patronage in a Failing Government
There seems to be a dangerous precedence befalling our nation where those in political power or those with political connections have introduced a new modus operandi to maximize looting of state resources and this is done by simply pushing through unsolicited proposals for massive projects which they in turn become consultants, contractors and operators going forward without following national treasurer guidelines.
CPJ Safety Guide for Journalists Working in Conflict Zones
An updated safety guide from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The Sixth Wave of Innovation: Next Frontier in Resource Utilization, Conservation
Since the dawn of man, environmental resources have played a pivotal role in the architecture of social systems. Earth’s natural wealth has dominated everything from how government and media shape society – to the reasons for waging war.
Curtain Comes Down on Ownership of Exotic Animals in Ohio
There are no rules governing the ownership of an 800-pound Siberian tiger in Ohio, but Stapleton said he has been working to bring his facility up to USDA animal care standards. One standard is installing a 10-foot perimeter fence around his compound to obtain an exhibitor’s permit, which will allow him to take his animals to fundraising events.
South African Hunters Call for Lifting of Ban on Rhino Horn Trade
Just as the world’s rhinoceros population teeters on the brink of extinction, with nearly 150 rhinos having been killed in South Africa this year alone, hunters in the southern African country are calling for the lifting of an international trade ban on rhino horns. Giving endangered species such as rhinos a commercial value was the only way [...]
How rich is Eqyptian Presidential Hopeful Khairat El-Shater?
Egypt’s new presidential hopeful may be a multi-millionaire businessman but his prominent role in the Muslim Brotherhood and its Mubarak-era secrecy means the extent of his wealth and economic interests are difficult to trace.
Mugabe at 88: Five Zimbabwean Politicians To Watch in 2012
AS Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe turns 88, he faces the challenge of coming up with a viable successor who commands enough influence within Zanu PF ranks and Zimbabwe’s highly influential security establishment to maintain control of the state apparatus.
Net Closes in on US Rhino Smuggling Ring
Federal wildlife investigators in California and other states say they have cracked an international smuggling ring that trafficked for years in sawed-off rhinoceros horns, which fetch stratospheric prices in Vietnam and China for their supposed cancer-curing powers.