By Gerhard Maré Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who has passed away at the age of 72, was the longest reigning of all Zulu kings on record. This was the 50th year of his incumbency. His reign spanned turbulent decades in South Africa. He assumed the throne at the height of apartheid, and […]
By Brian Chitemba Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure (36) breathed his last in the wee hours of Sunday. His death created a buzz on social media platforms and spawned wild conspiracy theories of how he lived, made his fortune and died. Kadungure’s palatial mansion in Nyamande Village in Domboshava — some 30 kilometres from […]
In an era where polarised views can trump news, the legendary editor’s death is a reminder that facts and evidence matter, writes Alan Rusbridger, former editor of The Guardian, in tribute to the legendary journalist and writer Sir Harold Evans who died this week. He could do it all. Write […]
Chin’ono was arrested more than two weeks ago on charges of inciting public violence, but critics say he was being punished for helping to expose high-level corruption. Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was yesterday denied bail by High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi. He has been in remand prison for more […]
An obituary by Ibbo Mandaza Thandika Mkandawire, who passed away in Stockholm, Sweden, on 27 March 2020, after a protracted battle with cancer, was a renowned development economist, an institution builder and a Pan-Africanist of note. He leaves us having contributed to the development of a formidable community of African […]
The man aiming to wrest the Nigerian presidency from Muhammadu Buhari has built a career circling the summits of public life. Atiku Abubakar has been a top civil servant, a vice-president, and a prominent businessman and philanthropist, making his fortune in the oil sector and giving some of it away […]
By Prof Willie Chinyamurindi Musician Oliver Mtukudzi, who died at the age of 66, was a great cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe. Known to his fans as Tuku, he was a cultural icon for the southern African country. His aura and presence had a global resonance with fans around the world, […]
President Joseph Kabila’s preferred successor, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, has a fearsome reputation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The question is whether Mr Shadary can convert that into a victory in this month’s presidential election, which has been moved at short notice by the country’s electoral commission from 23 to […]
Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo is one of the main opposition candidates vying for votes in Sunday’s presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but Louise Dewast considers if he can escape his father’s shadow. The 55-year-old father of five is mostly known for being the son of the late veteran […]
Reviewed by Brian Maregedze Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam’s 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of Southern Africa – South Africa and Zimbabwe being well studied. The book by Maylam, although published over […]