The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace since 2013. It is observed on this day every year. The day inevitably brings its attention to Africa, the continent where international sporting events predominate. On this day, the focus is
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MAJOR ISSUES IN AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
Introduction Our contemporary African society is marked by so many problems just as other worlds are facing. The current issues of concern include: violence, wars, inflation, unemployment, and many others. Some of these problems are attributed to the kind of leaders we have. Chinua Achebe, the great Nigerian novelist, was
The Persistent Reality of Load-Shedding: How South Africa’s Energy Crisis is Impacting Businesses, Health Care, and Citizens
Introduction Recent developments from Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned entity, have realised that load-shedding will likely be a semi-permanent reality for the next two years. This has left many South Africans questioning whether this energy crisis will ever end. Load-shedding, a crisis that affects many sub-Saharan countries, has been a persistent
Famine in Kenya is a Governance Issue
Introduction Famine is an extreme scarcity of food which could be a result of various factors such as natural and artificial influences. In Kenya, famine is closely associated with drought; thus, whenever there is drought, people are more likely to suffer from an extreme lack of food. Accessible reports on
Evolution of the African Voter
Introduction Politics in African power structures existed way before the entry of western civilization into the continent. However, concepts such as democracy and elective politics began either during or after colonialism. During the colonial era, participation in the voting process was a privilege of a selected few. 1957 became pivotal
Taking Education to the Streets
The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights identified basic education as a key pillar to the achievement of human dignity. Unfortunately, access to free education remains a major setback for many children living under difficult circumstances. In particular, thousands of children on the Kenyan streets continue lagging in their pursuit
The Zama Zamas in South Africa: The profile of illegal miners
Introduction Following the rape of eight girls in Krugersdorp, the illegal miners became the center of mainstream media and law agencies in South Africa. Illegal miners are people involved in mining without the government’s permission. The illegal miners are “Zama Zama’s“, a Zulu name meaning “those who try their luck”.
The remnants of geographical spatial apartheid in South Africa’s modern-day context
Introduction The historical occurrences of a state are the most crucial determining factors of its progression. Post-1994, South Africa remains one of the unequal states economically and socially. Unfortunately, this had dire effects to a larger extent on persons who had been deemed as inferior to their white counterparts historically.
AFRICA’S ROLE IN SHAPING OUR DESTINY
INTRODUCTION Africa as a continent has gone through long periods in its history. The continent has been the centre of world events since the beginning of time. Its role in history is well captured in various written sources, accounts of different historians and travellers, and the texts of major world
LOW USAGE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS (TLMs) IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
A famous saying goes, “if education is expensive, try ignorance”. This is usually used to emphasize the importance of education and the many benefits that education has, and for that matter, one should not dwell on the cost of acquiring education, not pursue it or not get one. However, in