Namibia has made history with the country’s Supreme Court issuing a landmark ruling to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad. This ruling has brought about a long-awaited victory for Namibians and their foreign…
Tag: Southern Africa
How Railways in South Africa Drive Economic Success
The railway system in South Africa is extensive and well-developed, having been built up over many years to support the country’s strong economy. The railways have played a major role in driving…
Botswana: A Hidden Gem Among African Countries
Botswana is often indisputably referred to as the hidden gem among African countries and it’s a small landlocked nation with just densely populated with diverse wildlife, but it is also rich in…
Zambia: Road To Major Debt Relief
Zambia is on the road to finalise a major debt relief agreement that is expected to reduce its durden and help reinvigorate the country’s economy. The agreement, which must be approved with…
Gold Mafia: Zimbabwe Underworld of Crime and Corruption
Zimbabwe is no stranger to crime and corruption, and a powerful criminal network known just as ‘The Gold Mafia’ may be one of the shadiest operations of all. A four-part documentary created…
Zimbabwe: African ‘Toothless’ Tiger On The Zambezi
Since the end of its civil war in 1980, Zimbabwe and its people have struggled to maintain a strong and financially stable nation. Nicknamed the “toothless tiger” of Africa, Zimbabwe has relied…
Why Eskom’s load shedding is a national disaster in South Africa
South Africa is facing a national disaster. A disaster that is highly visible every time South Africans get blackouts or face erratic load shedding schedules. Eskom, the state-owned electricity provider in South…
How internet addiction is taking over South Africa
Internet addiction in South Africa is on the rise, with more and more people becoming addicted to Web-based activities such as online gaming, social networking and streaming media. This digital dependency has…
Zimbabwe Lithium: The mineral that could power Africa
Zimbabwe is home to some of the world’s richest deposits of lithium, a mineral that is increasingly being touted as the new “wonder metal” for its role in powering the electric car…