Professor Wangui wa Goro to Deliver 13th International African Writers’ Day Lecture
By Staff Reporter The 13th edition of the International African Writers’ Day Lecture will be headlined by one of the…
South African Literary Awards (SALA) Announces the 2025 Shortlisted Nominees
By Staff Reporter With the final adjudication convention and related processes for this year’s South African Literary Awards (SALA) now completed by a 33-strong distinguished panel of judges, the shortlisted names of nominees are now…
Statement by His Excellency Elias Mpedi Magosi, Executive Secretary of Southern African Development Community (SADC) on the lifting of Sanctions on the Republic of Zimbabwe
The 25th of October 2025 stands as one of the most significant days for the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…
“A Love Letter to Radio”: The Voice, the Journey and the Healing of Nonn Botha
By Saul Molobi In this edited version of an Otter transcript of my interview with Nonn Botha (NB) for 101.9…
Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial
By John Mukum Mbaku, Weber State University In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
South Africa’s removal from the FATF grey list marks a new chapter for the Nation Brand
By Staff Reporter South Africa’s removal from the FATF grey list marks a new chapter for the Nation Brand Johannesburg,…
Andile Msindwana: The beast of purposeful impermanence
Heraclitus is known to have said, “Change is the only constant in life.” Fashion seems to subscribe to this principle.…
H.E. Kgalema Motlanthe: Africa must claim its place as a decisive actor in shaping global rules
This is the edited version of the speech given at the Drakensberg Growth Summit hosted by the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation…
Andile Msindwana: The hidden gem of Southern African destination branding
In the world of marketing, creating, strengthening and maintaining a destination brand is a collective responsibility that requires purposeful and…
Siyabonga Hadebe: A Crumbling House of Cards – Is The Rush To Save SA’s Automotive Cartel Necessary?
The frantic negotiations to secure a post-AGOA future with the United States are framed as an urgent mission to prevent massive job…