The recent deregistration of Athletics South Africa (ASA) by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has unveiled a disturbing narrative of administrative incompetence and negligence. This development tarnishes South African athletics’ reputation and jeopardises the careers of countless athletes who depend on these institutions for guidance and support. ASA’s deregistration, as reported by Sunday… Continue reading The Unraveling of Athletics South Africa: A Chronicle of Administrative Negligence
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The Lost Arm of the Law: Unpacking Corporate Immunity from NPA Prosecution?
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi has announced that additional state capture cases will be enrolled in 2025. She acknowledged the prevailing perception that the NPA’s success is judged solely by the imprisonment of a politician for state capture, stating, “A great deal of effort is being put into this matter, and I am… Continue reading The Lost Arm of the Law: Unpacking Corporate Immunity from NPA Prosecution?
Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With just five years left to hit the ambitious targets of Agenda 2030, the continent faces a stark reality: progress is real but uneven, and the clock is ticking. Are Africa’s 54 nations on… Continue reading Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
Water Footprint in Bioenergy Generation: South Africa’s Perspective
South Africa is at a crossroads in its energy transition. As the country seeks cleaner alternatives to coal, bioenergy has emerged as a promising solution. But there’s a catch—bioenergy production, particularly from crops and biomass, has a significant water footprint. Can South Africa afford to invest in a water-intensive energy future in a nation where… Continue reading Water Footprint in Bioenergy Generation: South Africa’s Perspective
Locating DA’s Foreign Policy Gambit: South Africa’s Assisted Democracy Empowered by White Privilege and Trumpism
The Democratic Alliance (DA) returned from its US visit emboldened, declaring itself a “steadfast and credible advocate for South Africa’s national interests on the international stage” despite its junior role in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The ANC asserted that foreign policy remains the “preserve of the executive,” exposing the fragility of South Africa’s… Continue reading Locating DA’s Foreign Policy Gambit: South Africa’s Assisted Democracy Empowered by White Privilege and Trumpism
Under Trump, Nothing Can Stop Russia and United States Rapprochement
Outside the dust and smoke of the fiery encounter US President Donald Trump and Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky had in the Oval Office, which has unavoidably been serially screened on TV and reflected in newspaper headlines, is a revolution that most miss of what is happening in America. Predictably, most readers of this diplomacy failure… Continue reading Under Trump, Nothing Can Stop Russia and United States Rapprochement
FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
FIFA has put Zambian football on notice: resolve your governance mess, or face suspension. In a letter dated March 5, 2025, to Reuben Kamanga, General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), the global football authority raised alarms over internal disputes and government meddling that threaten the sport’s independence in the country. The warning… Continue reading FIFA Warns Zambia of Football Suspension Over Governance Chaos
Baroness Patricia Scotland Crowned Village Headwoman in Bweengwa Village and Honored with Zambia’s Highest Civilian Award
In a historic and culturally significant ceremony on March 1, 2025, Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; a 56-nation organization promoting democracy and development, was installed as the Senior Headwoman Butambo of Bweengwa Village in the Hamusonde Chiefdom, Monze District, Southern Province, Zambia. The coronation, presided over by His Royal Highness Chief Hamusonde,… Continue reading Baroness Patricia Scotland Crowned Village Headwoman in Bweengwa Village and Honored with Zambia’s Highest Civilian Award
Nowhereism and Zelensky’s Hefty Bill: What Does Trump’s User-Pay Diplomatic and Development Cooperation Mean for Africa?
Most analysts tend to focus on events like AfriForum and Solidarity lobbying for US intervention or Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ill-fated visit to Washington. However, an ugly and unprecedented confrontation in the Oval Office hammered home how a transactional approach to diplomacy, providing aid and cooperation only if the recipient pays, could impact the United… Continue reading Nowhereism and Zelensky’s Hefty Bill: What Does Trump’s User-Pay Diplomatic and Development Cooperation Mean for Africa?
The State of Cloud Adoption in South Africa: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
In recent years, cloud computing has solidified its position as a vital component of digital transformation across the globe. Businesses of all sizes now rely on its remarkable flexibility, scalability, and cost-saving potential to remain competitive in an ever-changing technological landscape. In South Africa, this shift toward cloud technologies is steadily gaining traction as both… Continue reading The State of Cloud Adoption in South Africa: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities