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King saves the OACPS

As a journalist who has covered international summits for many years, I have seen my share of tense diplomatic moments, but few have...

Fuel queues, battered economies collide

The queues came first. Long, restless lines of cars snaking around petrol stations, tempers rising as rumours spread faster than supply could stabilise....

Do not hold your breath

Last week, the USA President, Donald Trump, stated that the war (except he doesn’t use the word ‘war’) with Iran would be over...

Are adults adjusting to modern world?

In an era characterised by rapid technological advancements, shifting social norms and evolving cultural landscapes, the question of whether adults are effectively adjusting...

Navigating the squeeze

As the global economy continues to face economic shocks as a consequence of the war, disrupting supply chains for oil, gas and also...

Words can harm or heal

When leaders speak, societies listen. Words spoken from podiums, pulpits and political stages carry more than meaning; they carry permission. They shape what...

Truth is the costume, lies are running the show

If you have ever believed that someone was the cause of your failure, you are right. You are!Let’s break it down. Ordinarily, you...

Africa’s water paradox in age of war

There is a cruel irony unfolding across two regions that seldom share the same headline. In parts of the Middle East, water is...

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