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Malema and battle for the soul of the ANC
JULIUS ‘Juju’ Malema, born March 3, 1981, in the northern Limpopo province has suddenly become the new bold face of South African politics. The African National Congress (ANC) Youth League president has in the past five years experienced a meteoric … Read more
Jongwe: throwing baby out with bath water
A FEW years ago, I wrote a controversial article in defence of the political legacy of the late Learnmore Judah Jongwe. The furore that followed was somewhat expected given the nature of the last days of Jongwe before his untimely … Read more
I can dare to dream
I AM a dreamer. In fact I have always been a dreamer. At times I have some small dreams but sometimes I do also have some big dreams. Yes, very big dreams! Maybe that is exactly who I am! A … Read more
It is not yet Uhuru!
I HAD not even managed to get some sleep that night. I had spent the day with colleagues attending a conference, now they had been detained by the police. The crime my colleagues had committed was to go to the … Read more
Gay rights are human rights too!
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai have recently spoken out against gays and lesbians, seemingly agreeing between them that homosexuals should have no rights under a new constitution. Their comments made for some sad reading to say the … Read more
Canaan Banana: a man of all seasons
I WILL never forget the first day I had a personal encounter with this very enigmatic man. It was one of those afternoons when I was relaxing in my office. It was 1998, and I was the President of … Read more
Ian Khama: a lone voice in the Kgalagadi wilderness
WHEN the news of former Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa’s death reached the ears of many Zimbabweans, a blanket of heartfelt grief enveloped the nation. While his death might have been in essence a sad loss to the people of … Read more
With trepidation, I take Aids test
“You must be the change that you want to see in the world.” These words are attributed to one of the most celebrated leaders of the 20th century, the great Mahatma Gandhi of India. Gandhi may have lived and died … Read more
Tsvangirai European visit: smart or daft?
IN THE past week, I have been inundated by several emails from friends and colleagues alike asking for my honest view about the implications of the MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai’s visit to Europe. One of the most contentious aspects … Read more
