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Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe principled stand on Libya irks some in the West

February 2, 2012 Global Author

This week Robert Mugabe rightfully slammed the AU peace and Security Council at the recent summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for embracing the Libyan NATO led rebels, calling the diplomatic move 'unprocedural' While the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is catching flak from his inclusive government partners for his continued vehement refusal to recognize the rebels in Libya and restore diplomatic... Read More

Marula Festival Set to Boost Cultural Tourism in Swaziland

February 2, 2012 Global Author

Celebrating one of Southern Africa’s botanical treasures, the Marula Festival is one of Swaziland’s most spectacular cultural events. A tribute to the riches of Mother Nature, the Marula festival is an annual royal celebration. Every year festivities are initiated by King Mswati III and Her Majesty the ‘Indlovukazi’ the Queen Mother, who travel all over the kingdom leading the nation’s... Read More

Malawian woman murdered in Dublin, Ireland

February 2, 2012 Global Author

as reported by the irsihtimes, a malawian woman whose body was found in a bag in Dublin on Sunday had lived in Rathmines and seems to have been looking for au pair work last year. Rudo Mawere (26) is said to have moved to Ireland some two years ago and registered as a student in a small educational institution. She... Read More

Malawi businessmen purchase biodiesel technology worth US$750,000 in US

February 1, 2012 Global Author

A group of Malawian businessmen that left the country nine days ago for the United States of America on a business tour, are spending around US$750,000 to support the landlocked country's biodiesel venture. Malawi is faced with serious fuel shortages since 2009. . Read More

Ban Ki-moon Insults African leaders at AU Meeting

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAU, United nations

In a speech spouting western views on gay rights, The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon over the weekend insulted African leaders by suggesting they ignore long standing traditions and upbringing to support call by the west for the legalization of homosexuality on the continent. To add insult to injury, this was at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.... Read More

World Economic Forum on Africa 2012

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAddis Ababa, africa, Davos, Ethiopia

Africa is on the brink of a major transformation. Over the last decade, the continent was home to six of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies, and the outlook for the region remains bright at a time when the rest of the world is facing major political and economic challenges. However, attaining Africa’s aspirations in a new global context will... Read More

Analysis: South Africa is too American to lead Africa

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAfrican Union, AU, JACOB ZUMA, nandos

I’m going to tell you a secret. It’s not a very well-kept secret, but it’s one that most South Africans don’t know. So here it is: the rest of Africa doesn’t like us very much. Being a South African in Africa is like being an American in the rest of the world. We’re looked upon with a mix of envy... Read More

Learning about Men’s Health

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAppollo Hospitals India, AsiaMed Coonect, Blood Pressure, Obesity

Men often tend to assume that they need to visit their doctors only if they get sick. However, men need to have regular health checks too. Regular medical check-ups help you stay healthy and to pick up early warning signs of disease or illness. Diseases such as cardiovascular (heart) disease, diabetes and some cancers that men are prone to develop... Read More

Mozambique: Exposing poor practices by Vale and Rio Tinto

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorCamilo Nhancale, Dr. Claude Kabemba, mining in africa, Mozambique, Southern Africa

Research by Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) - Coal Versus Communities in Mozambique JOHANNESBURG: On January 10th, the activities of two of the world’s largest mining companies – Brazil’s Vale and Anglo-Australian multinational Rio Tinto – in Mozambique hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Enraged at the way they have been resettled, hundreds of protestors blocked the railway... Read More

Malawi Cabinet reshuffle imminent in the face of public discontent :

January 31, 2012 Global AuthorAfricaglobalvillage, Bingu WA Mutharika, Binton Kutsaira, Malawi, Malawi Congress Party (MCP), United Democratic Front (UDF)

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika is mulling over who to include in his cabinet in an imminent reshuffle, reports indicate. Mutharika's administration is dogged by economic and governance challenges, and political intolerance, amongst other social-economic problems. . Read More