This classic text of writings by the foremost revolutionaries of our age, Marx, Lenin, Mao Tse Tung, Le Duan, Che Guevara and many others, has been out of print for many years. It has now been reprinted in response to much demand from activists and others who seem to feel that the book covers a legacy which should not be forgotten. (more…)

The ANC government has tended to be somewhat reticent about its policies on the mining industry. The exception being the legislation dealing with mineral rights. But it has been well understood that mining is a major source of export revenues and employment, and governments have traditionally operated at arms length with the industry. (more…)

After ten years of remarkable political stability, our country is now experiencing  considerable stress.  Most of the institutions of  government remain a stable  arena, but governance, in the sense of how parts  of the  administration function,  is showing unexpected strain. (more…)

International assistance to Africa came under close scrutiny at a Parliamentary Conference in the European Parliament last week. Official Development Assistance (ODA) has long been subjected to severe criticism by policy makers, legislators and academics for deficiencies which have still to be resolved. Recently there has been a strong move in Europe for ODA to be coordinated by donor countries and to be transferred as Budget support rather than allocations to individual projects. This would obviously make monitoring of spending much easier. (more…)