Uganda: Quit Excuses And Build New Bridge
Experts must be exhausted of saying "we told you so" to the government. The latest accident in-waiting is the deplorable state of the only bridge linking the east of the country to the rest of it at the Owen Falls Dam in Jinja.
Zimbabwe: When Will This Violence End?
REPORTS of violence continue to pour in with claims by the opposition that at least 20 innocent villagers have been butchered to death in the past month.
Zimbabwe: The Rugged Road Ahead
THE floatation of Zimbabwe's troubled currency is indeed welcome news for a country grappling with an economic crisis for the past nine years.
Namibia: Help Those Who Need It the Most
A CITY Council initiative to write off debts of households not able to pay their monthly municipal bills, needs to be thoroughly interrogated before it is implemented, or it risks being open to abuse by the unscrupulous.
Zambia: Road Carnage Statistics in Country
ROAD carnage statistics in Zambia tell a grim tale of the horrors on our roads nearly each day that passes. The situation is unlikely to get better for several reasons.
Tanzania: End Retirees' Suffering
Quite humiliating for a sovereign country like ours is to see our nationals flock to diplomatic missions to seek help over domestic matters we can solve ourselves.
South Africa: Smoke Signals
TOBACCO presents the government with a conundrum. On one hand, products such as cigarettes and cigars are legitimate, and the tobacco giants are corporate citizens who create jobs, pay their taxes, support social responsibility programmes and contribute in no small measure to the fiscus. But offsetting these benefits is the simple fact that tobacco kills.
South Africa: Cuts Hit Sentiment
AS SOME of the mining companies report, the terrible truth is becoming clear: the electricity outages hit sentiment more than they hit production. Both Lonmin yesterday, and AngloGold-Ashanti the day before, announced production figures higher than expectations. Profits of both companies jumped, and were outside the market's expectations, resulting in two consecutive large share price jumps.
Nigeria: Abraham Adesanya (1922-2008)
Senator Abraham Aderibigbe Adesanya who died the other day at the age of 85 years was truly remarkable. As an ethnic leader, he vigorously pursued, promoted and, to a recognizable degree, represented the collective yearnings and idiosyncrasies of his people - the Yoruba.
Uganda: Tax Waivers On Milk a Big Boost
The announcement by President Museveni that taxes on milk production related operations will be removed is a welcome move. It is the only way the person at the lowest end of the income ladder can benefit instead of expecting them to benefit from rising food prices yet they do not have what to sell.
Uganda: NSSF's Thousand Mile Journey
This week, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) released its most recent results, which among other things, showed a 90% leap in earnings compared to projections.
Africa: Oratory And Debate in Democratic Process
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are the two remaining candidates for nomination by the Democratic Party for the US presidency. If finally elected to the White House in November 2008, Clinton would be the first woman President of the USA. On the other hand, if it is Obama who enters the White House in January 2009, he would be the first Black President of the United States.
Uganda: Why I No Longer Fear President Museveni
About two months ago, intelligence officer Charles Rwomushana, of the Political Intelligence Desk at State House, amused me during a phone conversation when he said the Ugandan intelligence now believe I have access to what he called "hard intelligence."
Uganda: Poverty - Money From All, Prosperity for Some
You probably remember that little story where Matron Duck, complete with apron, tray and all, waddled into the barn with a juicy steak, and all the little ducklings licked their 'lips', picked their knives and forks and approached the table chattering happily, scattering saliva.
Uganda: Carnival of the Animals
The Carnival of the Animals is an ideal treat for the younger kids on holiday. Presented by the Kampala Ballet and Modern Dance School, the dance production promises the same excitement that made last year's The Nutcracker a theatrical box office hit.
