FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for inserting FIFA into politics with his unilateral decision to present the so-called FIFA Peace Award to US president Donald Trump. But Peter Alegi, professor of African history and Global Soccer studies at Michigan State University tells TT, that FIFA has a long history of appeasing politicians.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been slammed for inserting FIFA into politics with his unilateral decision to present the so-called FIFA Peace Award to US president Donald Trump. But Peter Alegi, professor of African history and Global Soccer studies at Michigan State University tells TT, that FIFA has a long history of appeasing politicians.

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TT speaks to Peter Alegi - Professor of African history and global soccer studies at Michigan State University about FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced backlash

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Speaking to Thabiso Tema on Power Breakfast, Zipporah Maubane, Director of Communication and Advocacy at AUDA-NEPAD, discussed how strategic communication can advance Africa&rsquo;s development, attract investment, strengthen public trust and create opportunities for African businesses. The IABC Africa Conference returned to Cape Town after more than a decade, in partnership with the African Union and AUDA-NEPAD.

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Former President Thabo Mbeki has denied any political interference with the NPA’s work on TRC cases referred to it by the original TRC Commission. He also rejected allegations that he held secret meetings with apartheid-era military and police generals to find ways to prevent them from facing prosecution for crimes committed during apartheid, describing the claims as a “complete fabrication”.

Speaking to Thabiso Tema on Power Breakfast, Advocate Mayenzeke Chiya, adjunct academic in the College of Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and practicing Advocate of the High Court weighs in.

Former President Thabo Mbeki has denied any political interference with the NPA&rsquo;s work on TRC cases referred to it by the original TRC Commission. He also rejected allegations that he held secret meetings with apartheid-era military and police generals to find ways to prevent them from facing prosecution for crimes committed during apartheid, describing the claims as a &ldquo;complete fabrication&rdquo;.
Speaking to Thabiso Tema on Power Breakfast, Advocate Mayenzeke Chiya, adjunct academic in the College of Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and practicing Advocate of the High Court weighs in.

TRC Cases Inquiry Wrap  Former President Thabo Mbeki appears before the Khampepe commission

Speaking to Thabiso Tema on Power Breakfast, Luvo Gugwana, founder of Green Arch Innovations said the answer lies in smart agritech (such as water-saving aquaponics systems) that empowers communities to grow their own fresh, affordable food right where it is needed most. 

Speaking to Thabiso Tema on Power Breakfast, Luvo Gugwana, founder of Green Arch Innovations said the answer lies in smart agritech (such as water-saving aquaponics systems) that empowers communities to grow their own fresh, affordable food right where it is needed most.&nbsp;

TT speaks to Peter Alegi - Professor of African history and global soccer studies at Michigan State University about FIFA President Gianni Infantino faced backlash

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