BBC
"I'm extremely disappointed at what's happening, and I have to put most of the blame on Thabo Mbeki (the former president) for two particularly obnoxious things he's done - his denialist attitude to Aids, and secondly Zimbabwe and the dreadful backing of Robert Mugabe."
There are some other Presidents who also back Mugabe ............ (BH)
01 January, 2009
Poverty Around The World
Global issues
Around the world, in rich or poor nations, poverty has always been present. In most nations today, inequality—the gap between the rich and the poor—is quite high and often widening. Whether the cause is a lack of individual responsibility, bad government policy, exploitation by people and businesses with power and influence, or some combination, many feel high levels of inequality will lead to problems such as increasing crime and violence, and risks social cohesion.
Around the world, in rich or poor nations, poverty has always been present. In most nations today, inequality—the gap between the rich and the poor—is quite high and often widening. Whether the cause is a lack of individual responsibility, bad government policy, exploitation by people and businesses with power and influence, or some combination, many feel high levels of inequality will lead to problems such as increasing crime and violence, and risks social cohesion.
Let Developing Nations Rule
Project Syndicate, Dani Rodrik
There is a silver lining for developing nations in the present crisis, for they will emerge with a much bigger say in the institutions that govern economic globalization. Once the dust settles, China, India, Brazil, South Korea, and a handful of other “emerging” nations will be able to exercise greater influence over the way that multilateral economic institutions are run, and will be in a better position to push for reforms that reflect their interests.
There is a silver lining for developing nations in the present crisis, for they will emerge with a much bigger say in the institutions that govern economic globalization. Once the dust settles, China, India, Brazil, South Korea, and a handful of other “emerging” nations will be able to exercise greater influence over the way that multilateral economic institutions are run, and will be in a better position to push for reforms that reflect their interests.
Little Big Men
Project Syndicate, Joseph S. Nye
Many autocratic rulers – in Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Belarus, and elsewhere – still lead the old-fashioned way. They combine fear with corruption to maintain kleptocracies dominated by “the big man” and his coterie. A good portion of the world is ruled this way.
Many autocratic rulers – in Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Belarus, and elsewhere – still lead the old-fashioned way. They combine fear with corruption to maintain kleptocracies dominated by “the big man” and his coterie. A good portion of the world is ruled this way.
Zimbabweans fear New Year may be worse
The National Newspaper, Thulani Mpofu
Considering how desperately low Zimbabwe has fallen this year, Prof Masunungure said it may not get any worse. “I cannot imagine anything worse than this.
Considering how desperately low Zimbabwe has fallen this year, Prof Masunungure said it may not get any worse. “I cannot imagine anything worse than this.
Anti-apartheid icon Suzman dies
BBC
Helen Suzman, a celebrated South African MP and anti-apartheid campaigner, has died at the age of 91.
Helen Suzman, a celebrated South African MP and anti-apartheid campaigner, has died at the age of 91.
Africa in 2008: A short review
Mail & Guardian, Bryan Mukandi
Zimbabwe - the country still has no government, people are starving to death, and cholera looks like it is in Zimbabwe to stay.
Zimbabwe - the country still has no government, people are starving to death, and cholera looks like it is in Zimbabwe to stay.
Zimbabwe: The long wait for help
Mail & Guardian, THEMBELIHLE TSHABALALA
There are four different ways you can assist:
# To donate R5 to the Change4ever campaign SMS the word "change" to 36545;
# Log on to www.change4ever.org to donate online;
# Make a donation directly to the Change4ever campaign account;
# The M&G is collecting non-perishable foodstuffs, clothes and blankets at its Rosebank office from January 5. For details call the M&G offices on 011 250 7300.
There are four different ways you can assist:
# To donate R5 to the Change4ever campaign SMS the word "change" to 36545;
# Log on to www.change4ever.org to donate online;
# Make a donation directly to the Change4ever campaign account;
# The M&G is collecting non-perishable foodstuffs, clothes and blankets at its Rosebank office from January 5. For details call the M&G offices on 011 250 7300.
Ravaged Zimbabwe’s tourism pipe dream
Mail & Guardina, Alex Matthews
Thanks to Mugabe and his cronies’ systematic destruction of a once vibrant country and economy, the Zimbabwe tourism brand is dead.
Thanks to Mugabe and his cronies’ systematic destruction of a once vibrant country and economy, the Zimbabwe tourism brand is dead.
A study of internet behaviour.
Mail & Guardian, Helen Pidd, Web worldwide: UK housewives love it, Danes are least keen
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