Africa News

The former Vice President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has this afternoon been sworn in as the thirds President of Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa has been a long-time aide, Vice and recently turned foe of immediate former President Robert Mugabe. Mugabe fired Mnangagwa but plans to replace him with his wife, Grace Mugabe, turned to be his nemesis; resulting in a military intervention that effected his ouster. Zimbwabweans, and by extension other Africans, have been jubilant since it became imminent Mugabe’s 37-year totalitarian rule was coming to an end. Though some quarters are sceptical over Mnangagwa’s record and close association with Mugabe,… Read More »

Nothing could tone down the euphoric blanket that covered Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe ‘voluntarily’ resigned. Not even doomsayers and know-it-alls could dampen the celebratory mood with incessant reminders that Mnangagwa could be as worse. Never mind most of them are outside Zimbabwe.   Mugabe tendered his resignation yesterday evening in a letter read out by the Speaker of Zimbabwe’s parliament. Part of the letter read; ‘’I Robert Mugabe in terms of section 96 of the constitution of Zimbabwe hereby formally tender my resignation.’’   Videos and photos of Zimbabweans dancing late into the night are not in short supply. Some… Read More »

Germany is one country whose transport system lets jaw drop, literally. its punctuality, connectivity, robustness, effectiveness and responsiveness is one that is to be admired. So why is Germany using high technology or rather transport systems to make it the envy of other 1st world countries and admired by countries who want to hack the public transport system puzzle. Lets get to understand what kind of transport systems exist in Germany. First of all there is the bus system and train system. Buying a bus ticket is cheaper especially when traveling long distance places, although when traveling short distance, the… Read More »

American football teams across the US united to defy a Trump call that all players should stand when the national anthem is played. Trump made the statement after some black NFL players chose to kneel or lock arms in solidarity as the national anthem was playing to protest racism.   Some teams whose players chose to kneel as the national anthem played include Miami Dolphins. Cleveland Browns. Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England patriots. Other teams chose not to take to the field altogether until after the national anthem played. These include Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans.  … Read More »

The United Nations General Assembly was treated to a gutsy display from Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe. Mugabe called out US president Donald Trump on his recent threats to bomb North Korea over his tiff with Kim Jong Un.     A conspicuously frail Mugabe gingerly made his way to the podium, followed by an applause, perhaps from amazement that he was able to make the short trip unassisted. However, any fragility he may have shown was replaced by a gripping and eloquent delivery, not uncharacteristic of the 93-year old strongman. Part of Mugabe’s poetic speech read: Some of us were… Read More »

US president Donald Trump hosted African leaders to a luncheon on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump took the opportunity to congratulate the leaders on the progress the continent has made as an investment hub for foreign companies. Trump said, “I have so many friends going to your countries trying to get rich. I congratulate you. They are spending a lot of money. But it does, it has tremendous business potential.” He may not have realized but his words were in bad taste, in view of the history of the scramble and partition of Africa.… Read More »