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Big Fight Ahead on Expiration of Bush Tax Cuts
The tax fight will serve as a proxy for the bigger political clashes of the year, including the size of government and the best way of handling the tepid economic recovery.
Zimbabwe: The ‘Ugly Face’ of Country’s Animal Tourism Market
Animal welfare groups in Zimbabwe are up in arms over the number of lions being kept in captivity across the country, especially in the wake of lion attacks this year.
South Africa: Govt Takes Centre-Stage With New Aids Policies
An upbeat Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says this year South Africa has something different to show the world regarding its response to AIDS at the 18th International AIDS Conference, which opened in Vienna, Austria, today (Sunday).
Voices From the Spill | Dedra Barker, Real Estate Manager: Living Week to Week in a Dried-Up Market
Dedra Barker manages a small business that rents out vacation homes in Destin, Fla., but because of the oil spill, business this year is hurting, and so is she, financially and physically.
Divining the Return on a Candidate’s Investment
With a number of superrich candidates financing their political races this year, like Meg Whitman in California, the role their money plays can be a significant issue.
South Africa: Who Lifts 2010 World Cup Today?
The month-long football World Cup tournament which began on June 11 comes to an end this evening at the Soccer City stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa as two European nations – Spain and Netherlands – who have never won the competition before battle for the most glamorous football trophy.
Africa: Why Did Ghana Succeed Where Others Failed?
Ghana built on their good showing at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations in Angola earlier this year with a quarterfinal place at the World Cup, confirming their status as arguably Africa’s top side at present.
South Africa: Germany Takes Third Place in World Cup Play-Off
For the third time in their World Cup history Germany has finished third after beating Uruguay 3-2 in Port Elizabeth.
Mozambique: Drugs – Government Waiting for Americans
Mozambican Interior Minister Jose Pacheco has told reporters that the government is waiting for the United States authorities to respond to requests for information on the alleged drug trafficking activities of businessman Mohamed Bachir Suleman.
Malawi: There is Food But No Money to Take It to the People
Another year with a surplus harvest of maize, the staple food, is good news for Malawi, but dry spells in the south have left around 700,000 people in need of food assistance.