3 February 2021, 4:07 PM | SABC | @KingKAzania
Image: [File Photo] SABC NewsMamelodi Sundowns supremo, Patrice Motsepe is amongst four candidates vying for the hot seat
However, indications emanating from research in the sporting fraternity, coupled with lessons from historical events, are that Motsepe may not win the Presidency of CAF, at least not this time around.
This is not a sports analysis, but scrutiny grounded on the politics influencing sports, particularly soccer, in Africa.
Motsepe’s business skills and generosity successes are well documented. His fortunes have transformed Sundowns into a continental football powerhouse. It is not in doubt that Motsepe has thus far succeeded in all his endeavors.
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) that came into being on 6 June 1997, was joined by Nepal in 2004 as a member state. A sub-regional organisation with seven South and Southeast Asian countries, it has an aim to create an enabling environment for rapid economic development; to accelerate social progress; and to promote collaboration on matters of common interest in the Bay of Bengal. In 2004, the members decided to hold the Summit every two years as far as possible, and four Summits have been held in 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2018 so far.
The question that arises is whether countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka will benefit if BIMSTEC is under the shadow of ASEAN and pro-ASEAN members.
Biden government likely to seek North Korean dialogue rather than sanctions: think tank
Posted : 2020-12-22 21:25
Updated : 2020-12-23 13:58
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event to introduce key Cabinet nominees and members of his climate team at The Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday. AFP-Yonhap
The incoming U.S. administration of Joe Biden could seek dialogue with North Korea next year rather than focusing on sanctions, though a nuclear deal between the countries is unlikely in the year, a local think tank said Tuesday.
In its 2021 forecast for international affairs, the foreign ministry-affiliated Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) predicted South Korea s renewed role in facilitating dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang and preventing the North s possible provocations.
Biden government likely to seek North Korean dialogue rather than sanctions: think tank
Posted : 2020-12-22 21:25
Updated : 2020-12-23 13:58
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event to introduce key Cabinet nominees and members of his climate team at The Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday. AFP-Yonhap
The incoming U.S. administration of Joe Biden could seek dialogue with North Korea next year rather than focusing on sanctions, though a nuclear deal between the countries is unlikely in the year, a local think tank said Tuesday.
In its 2021 forecast for international affairs, the foreign ministry-affiliated Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) predicted South Korea s renewed role in facilitating dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang and preventing the North s possible provocations.
Incoming Biden gov’t likely to seek N.K. dialogue in 2021 rather than sanctions: think tank December 22, 2020
The incoming U.S. administration of Joe Biden could seek dialogue with North Korea next year rather than focusing on sanctions, though a nuclear deal between the countries is unlikely in the year, a local think tank said Tuesday.
In its 2021 forecast for international affairs, the foreign ministry-affiliated Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security (IFANS) predicted South Korea’s renewed role in facilitating dialogue between Washington and Pyongyang and preventing the North’s possible provocations.
The institute released a summary of the annual forecast, which is set to be released on its website on Wednesday. It touched on various topics, including next month’s launch of the Biden administration and its geopolitical implications.