Mmegi

Constant and inevitable

The colours were bold and striking, seeping deeply into the untraceable fibres of the canvas. The pigmented lines, though seemingly headed in a unified direction, wove and wandered as if following their own whims.

Where they intersected lacked any sense of precision, evoking the chaotic imagery of brakes slamming too late, skidding uncontrollably past a sharp turn. Hovering above it all was the ever-present yellow orb, dominating the upper corner of the thickly textured canvas a sun that seemed both constant and inevitable.

Painted in a shade I can’t quite recall was a single word: HOPE. Was it a secret message, cryptic and deliberate? Perhaps the mark of an underground rebel movement, speaking only to its most trusted members?

Editor's Comment
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“I believe that free but fair trade isan absolute imperative”– John E. JamesFor two countries bound by geography, history and deep economic ties, periods of diplomatic strain serve neither side well. President Duma Boko’s efforts to restore momentum to relations with Pretoria deserve recognition, particularly at a time when Southern Africa faces shared challenges ranging from sluggish economic growth and unemployment to energy security...

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