The Golden Reset: Ghana’s Bid for Economic and Environmental Control
By Tasha Chongo In a significant policy shift, the government of Ghana has mandated that all foreign entities exit the country’s gold trading market by April 30, 2025. This directive, issued by the newly established Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), aims to streamline the gold trade, enhance revenue generation, and combat illegal activities such as gold…
Geopolitics Disguised as Trade: Trump, India, and the Future of BRICS
By Bafana Phalane The world is entering a new era of economic warfare, but it is cloaked in the language of tariffs, trade, and treaties. The U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to global economics is not simply a matter of balancing trade deficits, it is a geopolitical strategy aimed at reshaping the world order. Central…
Geza, Tagwirei, Chiwenga, and Zimbabwe’s Succession Politics: A Week of Political Upheaval
By Bafana Phalane Zimbabwe witnessed yet another politically charged week, beginning with war veteran Blessed Geza’s grandstanding against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling ZANU-PF party. What was initially meant to be a large-scale national protest calling for Mnangagwa’s resignation turned into a de facto shutdown, as Zimbabweans opted to stay indoors rather than face…