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Why Africa Doesn’t Need Strongmen

Why Africa Doesn’t Need Strongmen

Consistent evidence show that when dictators establish themselves over their gullible populations, they rule uninterruptedly by internal opposing forces. With few exceptions, (for example Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi), all dictators drive their nations to economic downfall and over dependency on foreign aid. The wisdom of African strongmen rule in Africa is an utter contradiction with no […]

Zimbabwe Burns – Eyes On Botswana Ian Khama

Zimbabwe Burns – Eyes On  Botswana Ian Khama

The unfolding political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe has put the spotlight on the chairman of SADC, President of Botswana Ian Khama, presenting the toughest challenge to his leadership of the regional bloc before he vacates office next month. How Khama intervenes to save Zimbabwe from imploding under his watch is a litmus test that […]

Robert Mugabe Turns to Ian Khama for Help

Robert Mugabe Turns to Ian Khama for Help

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has turned to his bitter regional rival Botswana President Ian Khama for a model to exploit diamonds to fuel economic development in Zimbabwe. Khama has consistently rejected President Mugabe’s re-election as fraudulent and has often spoken out about Zimbabwe’s political crisis. Nothwithstanding the frosty relationship, Mines and Mining Development minister Walter Chidhakwa […]

Botswana Foreign Policy Formulation On Course

Botswana Foreign Policy Formulation On Course

The process of formulating the country’s foreign policy is slow because extensive consultations are required, says the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on June 1, Mr Lapologang Lekoa said the policy was still at the information analysis stage. The guidelines, he said, […]

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