Conflicting Narratives in Zambia’s elections
The Zambian election held on 11 August 2016 has raised more questions than answers. Both the pre-election and post election analyses have seen commentators…
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The Zambian election held on 11 August 2016 has raised more questions than answers. Both the pre-election and post election analyses have seen commentators…
Southern African civil society groups must forge a new role given the fact that the region’s dominant liberation and opposition parties-turned-governments, although still in…
After a busy three days of counting, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) declared South Africa’s 2016 local government elections ‘free and fair’. The IEC’s…
The election is over, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) did their job efficiently, the count is in, coalitions are being formed and democracy seems…
August represents “Women’s Month” in South Africa. Magazines celebrate women in various capacities – women who occupy positions of leadership; women in business; women…
More political coalitions at national and local levels may be the best option to foster inclusive democracy, development and nation-building for a politically, racially…
To save the ANC from itself, bring about internal organisational democratic renewal and catapult fresh, more wise leadership, it is better for loyal members,…
All across South Africa there are individuals who have chosen to attempt to win the privilege of serving all of us at a local…
On the eve of the most heavily contested local government election, the ANC is a predictable mass of contradictions. But who is honestly surprised…
African governments and leaders from whatever political stripes are increasingly using democracy and its institutions – parliaments, judiciaries and civil society – to entrench…