The recent termination of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288 of March 6, 2003, by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. with respect to Zimbabwe has sparked discussions about its impact on U.S. policy towards the African nation. However, it’s crucial to dissect the implications of this action accurately, particularly concerning the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZIDERA) and the enforcement of sanctions. Firstly, it’s essential to clarify that while the termination of the national emergency declaration signifies a potential shift in U.S. policy towards Zimbabwe, it ..read more

In recent developments, Members of Parliament from Botswana, spanning both the ruling party and the opposition, have jointly voiced their rejection of a proposed reciprocal agreement allowing Zimbabweans to enter Botswana with only identity cards, bypassing the need for passports. This unified stance stems from concerns over the strain on Botswana’s public healthcare system, already burdened by the influx of Zimbabweans seeking medical assistance in Francis Town. President Masisi clarified to the Botswana parliament that the announced arrangement by President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe was merely a ..read more

In a strategic move, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared that Zimbabweans can now travel to Botswana using only an Identity Card, obviating the need for a passport. This reciprocal agreement extends to Botswana citizens entering Zimbabwe, signaling a shift in regional dynamics. The immediacy of the policy change is contingent upon the instructions received by immigration officials from both nations. While facilitating ease of travel, the deal is perceived as a calculated business and commercial decision by Botswana, aiming to redirect Zimbabwean traders from Musina to Francis ..read more

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply rooted and complex geopolitical issue that has spanned decades, with its origins tracing back to the late 19th century. Had you been here with me, we would be delving into the historical, political, and social aspects that contribute to the ongoing tensions in the region. The roots of the conflict can be traced to the late 1800s when Zionist Jews began immigrating to Palestine, then part of the Ottoman Empire, with the aim of establishing a Jewish homeland. This movement gained momentum in the early 20th century, leading to increased tensions between ..read more

Following Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s short-lived mutiny, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his government find themselves in unchartered territory. The crisis appears to have been averted, for now, but what happens next for Russia and the Wagner Group remains uncertain. For day 17 of the AfroBloggers #WinterABC2023 blogging challenge let’s talk a bit about the very short mutiny which warmed up the seemingly dying ambers of the Russia- Ukraine crisis. Wagner Boss: Yevgeny Victorovich Prigozhin The events, which began on Saturday June 17th, appeared to take everyone but the battle-harde ..read more

I am currently working for a remittance company whose headquarters is in South Africa. I am Zimbabwean by nationality and today is a really interesting day. It is a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the youth who died in protest of Apartheid education in 1976. South Africa’s Youth day coincides with the International Day of the African Child and, as I have since learnt from work memos over the last few years, the International Day of Family Remittances. Indeed, it is a special day! Had you been here with me I would be telling you that it is the latter which I will dwell on. Read on ..read more

The paradox of social media, and so much of our technology, is that it keeps us locked in an eternal present, while at the same time creating an eternal archive that never fades away. The result isn’t just higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness, it also makes it harder for us to grow and evolve — which is, after all, our essential purpose at the heart of every spiritual and philosophical tradition. Evolution did not stop when we evolved from the apes. There is an instinct embedded in us, our fourth instinct, beyond the more recognized instincts of survival, sex and ..read more

We’re in a period of profound transformation. Everything about the way we work, and the place of work in our lives, is being questioned, challenged and redefined. For #Day15 of the #AfroBloggers’ #WinterABC2023 blogging challenge, let’s light up the room with a discussion on the human energy revolution! As old norms and assumptions fall away, the Human Energy Revolution has the potential to be just as consequential as the Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the second century, Ptolemy’s theory that the sun revolves around the earth had been dominant. Then, in 1543, Cope ..read more

I am currently working for a remittance company whose headquarters is in South Africa. I am Zimbabwean by nationality and today is a really interesting day. It is a public holiday in South Africa commemorating the youth who died in protest of Apartheid education in 1976. South Africa’s Youth day coincides with the International Day of the African Child and, as I have since learnt from work memos over the last few years, the International Day of Family Remittances. Indeed, it is a special day! Had you been here with me I would be telling you that it is the latter which I will dwell on. Read on ..read more

Founder and Executive Chairman of Sygnia, Magda Wierzycka, says that warnings of South Africa becoming a failed state are lagging reality – we are already there. Speaking at a recent Brenthurst Wealth webinar on investing during turbulent times and how to navigate the possibility of the South African state failing, the executive was frank in her assessment of where the country stands. “In my view, we are a failed state. We became a failed state a while back, and I don’t think there is anything on the horizon that will change that in the near future,” she said. According to Wierzycka, the reaso ..read more