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Gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa: the new terror, the new normal
South Africa has one of the highest rates of intimate partner violence, where rape and sexual violence have become the order of the day. No country exists free of violence, whether moderate or severe, and South Africa is no exception – hence, it is customarily referred to as having a ‘culture of violence’. As a […]
Ending violence against women and children requires a shift in our thinking and practices
Reports have highlighted the impact of colliding pandemics on women and children, Covid-19 and GBV – with levels of violence escalated during “lockdown” at the homes where women and children should ideally be safe. As we reach the end of the 16 days of activism of no violence against women and children campaign, we have […]
Universal access to water important to reduce women abuse
As we commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Women and Child Abuse, it is crucial that we look at the role of the lack of access to reliable water supply in women and child abuse. Water is life as it is basically central to every aspect of life. It is therefore critical that every […]
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Silencing of guns in Africa remains a pipe dream
The African Union set itself a goal of silencing guns on the continent by 2020 but has failed to achieve that goal dismally. Guns are still blazing in the DRC, CAR, Libya, S. Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Nigeria. Instead, there is potential of new wars coming on board in […]
Now is the time to relook approaches to addressing the land issue
As the year draws to a close, it is worthwhile to reflect on one of the biggest highlights of 2020 in land reform. Government’s new plan to reallocate 700 000 hectares of underutilised state-owned land has been hailed as a quantum leap in the land reform programme. This move has also renewed interest in post-settlement […]
Angolan legal reform shows how Africa can use oil and gas as a springboard towards job creation
In Angola, the government recently rolled out a new legal regime for local content requirements after two years of concertation with the various stakeholders. For decades, many of Africa’s oil- and gas-producing states followed a predictable pattern. They treated their oil and gas primarily as raw materials that could be sold abroad for a quick […]
INNOVATION
Church and the fourth industrial revolution
As a young boy who was raised in the Lutheran Church, one of the things I had to contend with was the determination of...
EDUCATION
Striking similarities between Nelson Chamisa’s MDA-A party and Robert Kyagulanyi’s NUP...
Ugandans are going to the polls preparing to choose a new president for the country today. The choice is between long-serving President Yoweri Museveni...
ECONOMICS
Money isn’t the most powerful motivator
Most companies have unique methods for motivating people. When it’s done right this delivers an energised workforce, inspires progress and pushes teams to excel....
