This bulletin includes 4 articles and several book reviews. The first article on Angola describes the background factors to the Angolan developments and the conflict in Angola after the end of colonial rule. The next article focuses on the controversy surrounding the discussions about federation and confederation in South Africa and the economic impact this discussion has on development. The article on economic sanctions in South Africa discusses the influence of sanctions on South Africa’s economy, agriculture, investment and manufacturing industry. The last article on Zimbabwe reflects on the present state of the country focusing on political and economic development.
