Why do Sadc leaders fear handing over power to young generation?
http://www.thestandard.co.zw Sunday, 17 October 2010 13:18 CURRENT developments in the Sadc region are alarmingly showing that the present generation of leadership fear to entrust leadership responsibilities to younger people. Yet at the same time it is the same leaders who are blowing horns claiming that they have improved education standards in the region. Why did the post-colonial governments in Sadc invest so much in education and yet do not trust the products of their efforts to lead? Countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia have made some relatively reasonable strides to educate their populations despite the obvious development challenges. Many graduates have been produced in the region. There is lots of talent among these young people which the current leaders can utilise for the development of the region. Would it not be a good idea if some presidents in Sadc who have served for a long time embarked on a new programme to pass on presidential or pri
