Barack Obama makes historic Hiroshima visit
Friday, May 27, 2016
Mr Obama flew into the Iwakuni US base nearby, after leaving the G7 summit.
He said his visit was "a testament to how even the most painful of divides can be bridged". But he also says he will not be apologising for the attack.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...