Mwalimu Julius Nyerere was a great leader but not an angel. There are his personal qualities like integrity which are inspirational. There are his political practices, some of which need to be assessed and others which cannot stand up to criticism. Full Article at Pambazuka

Cape Town - The South African petroleum authorities have confirmed Royal Dutch Shell plc as the successful bidder for exploration rights in the Orange Basin deep-water area, off the country's west coast. Full Article at Empowering Financial Decisions

Developing greener energy strategies is vital in South Africa as the cost of electricity and the environmental hazards linked to traditional power sources continue to rise. Full Article at Mail & Guardian Online