Lessons for ANC from Botswana
General Ian Khama - the son of the founding leader of Botswana and BDP - has badly fallen out with President Mokgweetsi Masisi, the man he hand-picked to succeed ...
Reclaiming Africa's stolen heritage
Wresting African art was not merely looting material things; it sought to deny Africa?s place in the annals of art, writes David Monyae.
Migrant problem is not just African
As much as the migrant issue remains an African problem, the US and Europe are equally to blame, writes David Monyae.
Trade wars will overshadow economic talks
The coming G-20 Summit will undeniably take place in an uncertain climate and it will be interesting to note what form the leaders? agreement will take.
IEC a laudable example to Africa's democracies
Since its inception in 1996, the IEC has offered a blueprint to developing and developed democracies of how to conduct free and fair elections.
Power play over Africa's market
The tense competition, especially between the US and China, for the huge market in Africa should be a major concern for the continent's leaders.
A Global Britain? That is UK’s task now
The concept of Global Britain seems a last ditch effort to hang on to the influence that the United Kingdom is gradually ceding.
With no saviour in sight, Zimbabwe needs help to save itself
It is a fantasy to believe that one leader or one political party can resolve the crisis in Zimbabwe which has been decades in the making.
Congo is trapped in a never-ending nightmare
The DRC has been a source for Africa?s worse violence, including the Rwandan genocide. Silencing the guns would stabilise the entire region.
AU must roll up their sleeves to set up Wakanda One
Wakanda One seeks to turn Mosi-oa-Tunya, on the border of Zimbabwe into Africa?s technological epicentre.
G20 failed to address fundamental African matters
The mood after the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is not one of cheerfulness but rather of tension, discomfort and awkwardness.
Fuel price can be better managed, we have options
South Africa should seriously consider abandoning importing oil from the unstable and increasingly volatile regions in the world.
The threat of political interference
Africa needs to observe these arguments closely; allegations of Russian espionage and outside influence have a direct impact on Africa.
Mutual benefits for unequal partners
With Africa’s support, China became a world power. It’s time to reverse the roles, writes David Monyae.
China-Africa: mutual benefits for unequal partners
Chinese and African leaders will mark the 15th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation this week in Johannesburg.