Mandela to pay water Bill in Hospital

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Bungling Johannesburg officials in South Africa have (mistakenly) threatened to cut off the electricity and water supply of sick former president Nelson Mandela's home for unpaid bills. The conscience of Africa fondly known by South Africans by his clan name Madiba has been in hospital for the past couple of months battling breathing problems as a result of tuberculosis he contracted when he was a prisoner in Robben Island where he was incarcerated for 27 years.

Although city officials have apologised for the mistake that should never had happened, it shows to an extent how these bungling official cause untold misery to the inhabitants of Johannesburg by issuing incorrect and/or extortionate bills.

The name Mandela alone should strike fear into any body's heart least of all when the first name is Nelson. But more so, if you happen to be South African and live in South Africa. The fact that someone would pick up the letter, seal it and post it to a man on a sick bed, is enough to show how disconnected to reality this individual is.

Johannesburg officials listen, there are over a billion of us both in Africa and the world over who will happily pay the bill for Madiba for you guys to leave him alone to recover.

Point 1.

Is this a glimpse into how much ordinary South African folks may potentially be suffering at the hands of Johannesburg official?

Point 2.

Would it be appropriate if i call on the Johannesburg officials to sack whosoever is responsible for this silly mistake?

Panelist, please tell us what you think

Youngest person to join the bar in England and Wales

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In its 600 year old history, the bar in England and Wales has always admitted to bar students with an average age of 27. But meet American, Gabrielle Turnbridge who at 18 years old, is the youngest person to be called to bar in England and Wales.

The barrister who will practise in the Bahamas, will pursue a career in fashion law. 

Impressive, Incredible, Amazing, unbelievable.

Well done Gabrielle.

Point 1.

Does this inspire you?

Point 2.

Can this be used to motivate African children to make them believe in their individual ability to succeed in their chosen endeavour?

Panellist, how can we motivate kids with this incredible achievement?

Mugabe to be in power till he is 94 years old.

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Incumbent Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has won a landslide presidential election for a record seventh time since the country's independence in 1980. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change has denied the election which he will be challenging in courts.

While there was no reported massive irregularities by observers from the African Union, Western nations including the US, Britain and Germany have all cast serious doubt about the credibility of the election results. On the other hand, the South African president together with the African Union had congratulated Mr Mugabe on his win and urged all sides to accept the people's will.

Point 1. 

Would these Western nations had denied the election results if Morgan Tsvangirai was in Mugabe's position of being declared the winner?

Point 2. 

Does the fact that there were no Western election observers from the European Union indicate the African Union is not capable of conducting credible election observation?

Point 3.

Did Mr Tsvangirai shoot himself on the leg by accepting to form a coalition government with Mr Mugabe which may have coerced the West to lessen sanctions on Zimbabwe thus improving the country's economy?

Point 4. 

Most democracy be told only from the Western perspective? In other words can, must what happen in Africa be dictated by the West?

As usual, panellist lets hear from you.

Africa's Youngest Designer

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Most Kids her age would probably be talking about teenage sweethearts and GCSE's but for this 14 year old, designing had been a passion she has had since childhood. Meet the youngest African designer Tumisola Ladega who premiers her designs in African fashion week London 2013.

On display during the event was an array of Afro-inspired designers keen on showing their designs including Angola born Agata Reis who said that while her designs are Africa inspired, her recent works also traverses British culture, Arab springs and Afro music.

The event which took place in London's Brick Lane was jazzed up by Afro dance group CEO. A must see yearly event for Africa diaspora then I suppose.