A United States of Africa affair in Joburg

African journalists sharing a photo moment
African journalists sharing a photo moment

Lately, it seems I am most happy when I am in a foreign land, hanging with people I don’t know and basking in their life stories.

It is something that sets my heart at ease. Last weekend when I was granted the opportunity to be a part of the African Media Team that made its way to Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the launch of the Big Brother Africa (BBA) Hotshots, live, I was delighted. This was a well deserved break from the confines of my newsroom cubicle.

The trip was initially supposed to take place in September but was postponed because of the fire accident that burned down the BBA house. I was relieved when things went back to normal because failed trips often leave me with a broken heart. 

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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