Tag Archives: BRICS

South Africa: President Jacob Zuma retains leadership of ANC

December 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South African President Jacob Zuma has been reelected as leader of ruling party, the African National Congress. This permits him to be the head of state of the country for a further seven years. Businessman Cyril Ramaphosa has been chosen … read more »

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South Africa: Is President Jacob Zuma fit to rule?

December 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Vusi Shongwe makes the case for President Jacob Zuma, while Prince Mashele predicts ruin at re-election.   YES, he’s the man of the movement, says Vusi Shongwe. Albert Einstein said splitting the atom changed everything except our way of thinking, … read more »

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Jacob Zuma nominated for ANC Presidency

November 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ANCWL POST NEC AND NOMINATION MEDIA BRIEFING The ANC Women’s League held a fruitful two day meeting. Yesterday the NEC met at the St George hotel and agreed on a number of issues. We also highlighted challenges that we as … read more »

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S Africa’s Jacob Zuma fancies a bigger role for the continent on the Security Council

October 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(The Root) — South African President Jacob Zuma made a rousing speech last week at the United Nations, invoking Nelson Mandela and praising the virtues of inclusion, democracy and equal representation. He argued for Africa to be admitted to the … read more »

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S.Africa: Zuma ‘should be ashamed’

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By: Shain Germaner, EWN Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has been asked to probe reports that taxpayers will be footing a R203-million bill for renovations to President Jacob Zuma’s private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. On Sunday, Democratic Alliance Parliamentary leader Lindiwe … read more »

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Expansion of UNSC: An Imperative

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Aurobinda MAHAPATRA Can one of the most powerful world bodies be expanded to respond to the needs of the emerging world order? Lots of debates have taken place in this context. Countries all over the globe do not deny this … read more »

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The Dollar Once Owed The Naira, Now …….

April 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Prince Charles Dickson It is a trap that the giant rat disdains that wrenches its testicles backwards. Dangers that one belittles are liable to cause great havoc. Hmmm!!, I do not know if grammatically I am permitted to start … read more »

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