There has been a lot of controversy surrounding a prophetic statement made by Nigerian pastor Apostle Joshua Selman regarding the raising and training of new Indigenous Apostolic voices, particularly in South Africa. The apostle mentioned that God will handpick men, and many of those will be brought to Nigeria for training. This statement stirred up… Continue reading Xenophobia Is Starting To Emerge Within The Church
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External Forces Behind Planned Militant Attack In Bamako, Expert Argues
Early in the morning of September 17th, two simultaneous attacks shook Bamako, Mali’s capital. Terrorists targeted the gendarmerie school in Faladié and the military camp in Sénou, near the international airport. These assaults, claimed by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, have left the city in… Continue reading External Forces Behind Planned Militant Attack In Bamako, Expert Argues
From Governance To Government: Reversing The Perspective Through Technological Innovation In South African Government Agencies
Modernization in this briskly changing digital environment finds South African government entities at a juncture where the need to capitalize on technological innovation as a stepping stone toward progress and improved public service delivery is recognized. The infusion of advanced technologies is not an extravagance but an indispensable obligation, ensuring radical changes in efficiency, transparency,… Continue reading From Governance To Government: Reversing The Perspective Through Technological Innovation In South African Government Agencies
Where Do Africa And The Third World Fit In The Global Tech-Driven Economy?
In their article India’s tech CEO boom: What Africa can learn (IOL 25/08/2024), Phapano Phasha and Redge Nkosi explore India’s significant growth as a hub for global talent and economic partnerships, particularly in the technology and innovation sectors. They highlight how India, under PM Narendra Modi, is positioning itself as an emerging superpower, projected to… Continue reading Where Do Africa And The Third World Fit In The Global Tech-Driven Economy?
We Should Not Celebrate The Downfall Of The EFF
We should not wish for the downfall of the EFF, as this could diminish the diversity and liveliness of South African politics. We live in a society marked by significant disparities in opportunities, wealth, and treatment, often influenced by racial divides. The EFF has played a significant role in raising important issues and challenging the… Continue reading We Should Not Celebrate The Downfall Of The EFF
Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
The discourse surrounding the energy transition has taken on a narrative that is both compelling and, at times, misleading. As we delve deeper into the complexities of this transition, it becomes increasingly clear that the optimism prevalent in many industry circles may gloss over critical challenges, as underscored by the Amsterdam-based Transnational Institute (TNI) analysis… Continue reading Unjust Energy Transition’s Myths And Reality: South Africa Caught In Climate Change Limbo
How Technology Has Changed Customer Experience in South African Banking
Technology has come to the fore in this fast-moving banking environment, changing everything in South Africa, where financial institutions have shifted in many ways over the years. Those days are far behind us when you used to stand in line for hours, get tired, and deal with endless piles of paperwork; now it’s just the… Continue reading How Technology Has Changed Customer Experience in South African Banking
Floyd Shivambu Leads The Song In EFF-MK Cooperation and Mutual Aid, Writes Siyabonga Hadebe
Many people already predicted the EFF’s failure when the news surfaced that its deputy president Floyd Shivambu was going to leave the party. It was widely reported that he had decided not to renew his membership and had stepped down from all his roles in the party. On Thursday, 15 August, the EFF called a… Continue reading Floyd Shivambu Leads The Song In EFF-MK Cooperation and Mutual Aid, Writes Siyabonga Hadebe
Shivambu’s Resignation Raises Concerns About EFF’s Future and African Unity in South Africa, Argues Zenoyise John
The recent resignation of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu is a cause for concern, sparking worries about the party’s future and its potential impact on African unity and Pan-Africanism in South Africa. My concern is that Shivambu’s departure may not only weaken the EFF but also hinder efforts toward unity at a… Continue reading Shivambu’s Resignation Raises Concerns About EFF’s Future and African Unity in South Africa, Argues Zenoyise John
A ‘Black Man Problem’ And South Africa’s Structuration Of Crime
Academic Mary de Haas of UKZN has long studied the prevalence of violence and its intersectionalities in Natal. She examines the complex relationships between violence and other social, political, and economic factors within the provincial context. The Moerane Commission later confirmed that Glebelands, townships, municipalities and taxi ranks are killing fields. Although the Moerane Report… Continue reading A ‘Black Man Problem’ And South Africa’s Structuration Of Crime