Jacob Zuma has broken Parliament and the Constitution: Democratic Alliance
The events which unfolded on the Parliamentary precinct this evening showed the nation that the ANC under Jacob Zuma has broken Parliament, broken the Constitution and broken our country. The violence in Parliament tonight does nothing for the millions of South Africans still living in poverty, and without hope. They must be disheartened and appalled […]
Gucci Grace for Parliament? Mugabe’s Wife May Have Cunning Plan
Why would Gucci-loving, jet-setting Grace Mugabe want to be a humble MP in Zimbabwe’s parliament? It’s hard to imagine the imperious Zimbabwean first lady jostling with rowdy opposition Members of Parliament on a daily basis. But that’s the future one local newspaper is suggesting. Some Zimbabweans have reacted with exasperation to a report in the […]
I Will Never Forget What a White Man Told Me in Zimbabwe in 1980
Ian Smith the last white leader of Rhodesia I have no idea whether the white man I am writing about is still alive or not. He gave me an understanding of what actually happened to us Africans, and how sinister it was, when we were colonized. His name was Ronald Stanley Peters, Homicide Chief, Matabeleland, […]
Two More MPs Kicked Out of Bunge in Tanzania
THE Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson, on Friday suspended two Members of Parliament (MPs) from attending between three and five sessions over lying in the House. Dr Tulia headed the recommendations by the Parliamentary Privileges, Ethics and Power Committee to suspend Suzan Lyimo (Special Seats – Chadema) and Anatropia Theonest (Special […]
South African Striking Workers Shut Down Parliament
Hundreds of striking National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) members brought Parliament to a standstill on Tuesday morning. The workers resumed their strike on Monday, and on Tuesday vowed not to let Parliament get on with the business of the day until their demands were met. They proceeded to shut down committees and […]
Ethiopia Ruling Party Wins Every Single Parliamentary Seat
Ethiopia’s ruling party, the EPRDF, and its allies have won every single parliamentary seat in May’s elections, according to official results. This includes the one seat held by an opposition politician following the 2010 poll. Election commission chairman Merga Bekana made the announcement saying the elections were credible and free and fair. Opposition parties have […]
Chaos in South Africa Parliament
When political parties across the spectrum negotiated a settlement for the country to transition from Apartheid to democracy, it was hailed across the world. Parties in Parliament also negotiated one of the most progressive Constitutions in the world. The ANC of today is a long way from the organisation it was back then, but surely […]
Zimbabwe Parliament Expels Kaukonde, Bhasikiti and Butau
Parliament yesterday expelled three zanu-pf Members of Parliament after the revolutionary party wrote to the August House saying the trio had ceased to represent its interests. Messrs Ray Kaukonde (Marondera Central), Kudakwashe Bhasikiti (Mwenezi East) and David Butau (Mbire) lost their seats yesterday after zanu-pf wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob […]
Fist fights break out in South Africa’s parliament
South Africa’s parliament descended into chaos as leftist MPs scuffled with security during a key annual speech by President Jacob Zuma.The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, repeatedly interrupted Mr Zuma, demanding answers over a spending scandal. The speaker of parliament then ordered their removal, prompting scuffles.The largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, […]
