Applying tax laws is a tricky proposition in cyberspace
Unprecedented tax issues in respect of e-commerce must be addressed to develop viable solutions to new taxing problems, writes Anne Bardopoulos
Full steam ahead? Geothermal energy can be Africa’s game-changer
African Development Bank is helping to co-ordinate schemes that can provide sustainable, affordable energy and stimulate economic growth, writes Mafalda Duarte
Congo succession drama still plays out years after Kabila’s death
It may seem like sibling rivalry between Joseph and Etienne, yet control over the country’s mineral wealth could be the real source of conflict, writes Mwangi Githahu
UN spearheads rise in peacekeeping activities
Nearly two-thirds of UN peace-building missions have succeeded since 1990, and the sharp increase in peacemaking has led to a significant rise in conflicts ending in negotiated settlements, writes Muna Ndulo
Africa at the heart of SA Express growth plans
Aviation has a key role to play as an enabler of growth in Africa, which offers a wealth of opportunities SA Express is ready to tap, writes Inati Ntshanga
Secession bids in Africa are a result of poor governance
A failure of governance leads minority groups to believe that they are not included in running the affairs of state, writes Muna Ndulo
States have a duty to protect human rights
Governments need to ensure that crimes against humanity do not occur and that any tensions that might lead to such crimes are resolved peacefullyAfrica must tackle authoritarian regimes
Most African states suffer from crises of national identity, characterised by gross inequalities rooted in the formation of pluralistic states, writes Muna Ndulo
Namibia succession path clear with return of Geingob
Hage Godfrey Geingob has his work cut out to fulfil President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s growth and jobs promise, writes Menesia Muinjo
The search for a real African philosophy
In his quest for democracy, and a philosophy that addressed African issues, Paulin Hountondji encouraged intellectual debate and freedom of speech; however, he did not foresee the obstacles that would ultimately impede democracy in Africa
- Africa is ageing — but how prepared is the continent?
- Customary law must evolve with society to maintain legitimacy
- After 10 years of the ICC, should Africa celebrate?
- Young people must claim their role in transforming societies
- Another brick in the wall of secrecy and privilege
- New China growth model has implications for base metals demand
- Expanding air transport central to boosting intra-African travel, trade
- Challenges confronting contemporary African culture
- Climate change: tears in the desert
- SA must work to dig basic education out of deep trouble
- Time to raise the bar on Africa’s integration
- Collective responsibility has become collective obedience
- African countries still grappling with developing constitutions
- Championing inclusive growth across Africa
- Grave mistake to downplay landmark African agreement
- Caution is the word for SA companies in West Africa
- A harrowing journey, healed by poetry
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Nedbank economist Nicky Weimar, for adding her voice to the growing list of businesses and banks dissatisfied with the state’s economic policy and its ability to spend our money wisely.
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Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu, for settling the wage increase with public sector unions in a multi-year contract, bringing stability to the sector and likely averting strikes for three years.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. A call-centre “hotline” for Limpopo schools that have not yet received textbooks has to be one of the most limp-wristed “solutions” yet put forward to end this debacle.
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