AU: a toothless bulldog

On January 1, South Africa assumed the rotating chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council and President Jacob Zuma went on to berate Nato for the role it played in the overthrow of the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, in his inaugural speech.

Sata backs Mugabe

Zambian President Michael Sata has backed President Robert Mugabes calls for elections this year, denting hopes the region would resist the polls before key reforms were implemented.

NCA threatens mass demonstrations

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) is threatening to mobilise and hold mass demonstrations if the inclusive government fails to disband Copac because it has reportedly failed to address key issues.