The praetorian democracyThe recent shenanigans of intelligence agencies, selective accountability, coercion of politicians to change loyalties and speedy trials of other have once again brought the question to the fore: how...
Elections — vote for changeIt feels good when something negative is said or done to an enemy. We’ve all had that feeling when one’s anger is satiated, or worldview confirmed; delighting in the warm after-glow of our egoistic tr...
Finally, a civilised politicianElection campaigns in the developing world remain fraught with mudslinging, street metaphors and insults. It is this kind of behaviour from politicians which demoralises youngsters who aspire to becom...
There’s an economic timebomb waiting for the next governmentAs the noise and fury builds up in the run-up to the election, it is important to draw attention towards issues that have not yet been addressed. Whoever forms the next government will be faced with a...