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“Zimdancehall is dead”: Critics say ghetto sound was sold for a song
Zimdancehall was once known for its revolutionary lyrics. Now its singers are hyping up businessmen in songs and performing at Zanu-PF rallies. What started ... -
Lesotho: Governments: 5; Reforms: 0
Despite almost a decade of successive governments pushing constitutional reforms, the country is set to hold elections under its old system. Lesotho is due ... -
How power in Angola is wielded by one man
Roque’s new book shows how the regime came to be ruled by, and came to rule through, fear and paranoia – still does so ... -
Building houses while knocking down gender barriers in Zimbabwe
The pandemic has accelerated generational shifts as more women join the once male-dominated construction industry. Last year, Charity Nyoni walked by a group of ... -
“Too much propaganda”: Zimbabwe’s pirates of the airwaves look to SA
The state-owned ZBC no longer has a monopoly, but that doesn’t mean free-to-air TV in Zimbabwe is any more diverse or varied. For the last ... -
Believing in gender equality isn’t enough. Men must join the fight
The key to achieving greater female political representation lies with those occupying most leadership positions worldwide: men. Women form more than half of Africa’s ... -
How a communion wine shortage gave birth to an international brand
Linga wine is a small family business in Malawi that punches well above its weight. On a Friday afternoon, an elderly Margaret Ngwira emerges ... -
“Fully embraced”? Bostwana’s queer struggles since decriminalisation
The landmark 2019 ruling has been upheld, but Botswana’s LGBTQ community still face numerous challenges. In November 2021, Botswana’s Court of Appeal upheld a ... -
Angola’s regime pushes back against a growing and united opposition
Ahead of August elections, the MPLA is turning to old tricks in the face of rising discontentment and a popular opposition leader. The election ... -
Mauritius protests: “When people feel lost, they resort to revolt”
Cost of living protests descended in riots last month. Food and fuel prices are set to rise further. In late-April, protests against the soaring ...
