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Mayor Rob Ford — and Toronto — get a second chance

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Mayor Rob Ford’s victory on the appeal of his conflict of interest conviction was always the best outcome. The three justices of the divisional court have given Ford, and Toronto, a second chance. The finely tuned legal decision, resting on … read more »

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5 things youths must demand from next Zimbabwe govt

January 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Opinion by Caston Matewu As I walked down Robert Mugabe Road in Harare, what struck me was not the cars or lack of congestion on the road (of cause the City Council have done a good job making it a … read more »

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Yes, this Constitutional White Elephant (Council of State) must go!!

March 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Wednesday, March 28, 2012 The call by Professor George Ayitey (a U.S.-based Ghanaian economist) that the Council of State be abolished is laudable and I support it wholeheartedly. Prof. Ayitey made the call in an … read more »

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Building collapse in Malawi kills at least 4

May 18, 2011 by benim

A building in Blantyre, the Malawian finance and commerce center, collapsed on Tuesday, killing at least four people. The collapse of the building which houses Kips Restaurant trapped an unspecified number of people. So far, four bodies were found and … read more »

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Violence flares in Zimbabwe capital

February 3, 2011 by benim

Harare – An independent doctors group says political violence in Zimbabwe has left at least three people hospitalised. The group said on Thursday that several supporters of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s party have been treated for “grave injuries” this week. … read more »

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Aretha Franklin says surgery ‘highly successful’

December 2, 2010 by benim

Soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent a “highly successful” surgery on Thursday for an undisclosed health problem, the “Queen of Soul” said in a statement released by her spokeswoman. In early November, Franklin, 68 and a multiple Grammy Award winner, canceled … read more »

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