“We Will Not Be Bullied”

By Bafana Phalane In his recent State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa firmly declared, “We will not be bullied,” in response to mounting international criticism, particularly from the United States, over South Africa’s newly enacted land expropriation law. This legislation permits the government to expropriate private land without compensation, a move aimed at…

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Banking on Women: How Zambian Financial Institutions Are Shaping the Future

By: Subulwa J. Sitimela Banking on Women: How Zambian Financial Institutions Are Shaping the Future There’s a quiet but significant shift happening in Zambia’s financial landscape, and it’s hard to miss. Walk into any bank today, and you’ll notice products like Her Banking, Anakazi banking, and services specifically tailored for women. These are more than…

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How Global Conglomerates Exploit the DRC

How Global Conglomerates Exploit the DRC The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a country blessed with mineral wealth, has found itself trapped in a vicious cycle of exploitation, conflict, and poverty. The latest criminal complaints filed by the Congolese government against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium highlight the deeply unfair transactions that have become…

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