Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts

The Arab World: Unfinished revolutions

In Egypt, Syria and Bahrain, the fight for democracy persists. The liberations of Tunis and Tripoli were just the start.

South Africa: The DA comes of age

Aiming for 30% in 2013, the Democratic Alliance elects a 31-year old black woman as parliamentary Leader.

World: what's in a name?

In emerging economies, governments are putting their own stamp on history by renaming cities and even countries. Not everywhere, however.

Africa: the next property hot-spot?

As the Chinese property bubble looks set to pop, Australian and US house prices continue to decline. Investors eye the Sub-Sahara.

Election Special: Madagascar

Delayed since May, can scheduled elections now proceed in September, or will Andry Rajoelina put them off again?

Election Special: Zambia

Zambians get a chance to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections on September 20.  Can Rupiah Banda and his MMD party cling on?

Britain: should two men kiss in a pub?

A protest in Soho over a controversial decision to eject same-sex kissers.  Should the attitudes of publicans change?