South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed
The auditor general’s report makes it clear that something must be done to break the cycle of mismanagement
Is there buyer’s remorse on the part of those who voted for the MK party in May?
The M&G’s Power of Women awards 2024 keynote address was given by Luna Nevhutalu Sanlam’s structured solutions chief executive
Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but everyone respected him
But the government of national unity has the potential to lead itself and South Africa into a future that is different from the divisive past
While political parties bicker over who is to blame, the reality is that millions of pupils in public schools will find themselves crammed into even larger classes, vying for the attention of ill-equipped teachers
Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic
The ‘jewel’ of South Africa is still a lovely getaway just two hours from Johannesburg
Where fossil fuels are a critical source of revenue and economic stability on the continent, a gradual transition that incorporates both fossil fuels and renewables is essential to an equitable energy future
Combined with the establishment of a UN Tax Convention, this court could become a powerful force in combating corruption and illicit financial flows, particularly by multinationals and the super wealthy, that rob nations of revenue for development
The UN leader killed in 1961 during peace negotiations in Congo may have been an assassination plot over Western interests in mining. Today’s violence in eastern DRC is over minerals for renewable energy
The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and strategies in a way that is flexible to adapt to changes
When one query to ChatGPT uses the same amount of electricity to power a light bulb for 20 minutes, it makes sense to drive the artificial intelligence revolution using solar and wind power.
Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia
The mid-summer drought and animal diseases resulted in reduced crop yields and hurt the poultry, piggery and cattle sectors
These unwritten social rules also develop in the workplace and, coupled with groupthink or the desire for conformity, can result in corrupt or wrong behaviour becoming the norm
Municipalities need a governance register to ensure their performance more than compliance
The left stood for a social agenda and the right for the individual’s needs. Now politics is self-serving
John Steenhuisen’s appointment of Roman Cabanac is a bro too far.
This contribution is a genuine effort at furthering what Andreas Schedler called “reform from below”, in his book The Self-Restraining State: Power and Accountability in New Democracies
An American Bill’s call for a review of US-SA bilateral relations is likely over policy differences.
With no dedicated budget, a shortage of data, and no tools to assess how inclusive healthcare is for persons with disabilities in SA, the government needs to urgently address these issues
The 15-minute city is a concept that embraces mixed-use lifestyle living with primary amenities accessed within walking or cycling distance
The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries
It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits
Africans need to return to communalism and share knowledge to thrive together in the 21st century
Engineering, procurement, and construction partners can mitigate effects of extreme weather and intense heat underground, ensuring the longevity of a mine
A multi-departmental, collaborative unit focused on preventive rather than reactive solutions could stem the loss of billions of rands and the destruction of the country’s assets
It appears that China is pushing for a relationship with Africa that will increase its geopolitical clout in the international arena
From critiques of apartheid to reflections on post-colonial identity, Southern African literature has chronicled the region’s history and shaped its trajectory to a just society