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Imagining a better digital public sphere
Opinion
/ 14 September 2024

Imagining a better digital public sphere

X, Facebook and Instagram exercise ordinate and often pernicious power, which must be contested and socially enriching alternatives developed

By Richard Pithouse
South Africa’s G20 presidency: Frontload the climate change and ecological justice agenda
Thought Leader
/ 12 September 2024

South Africa’s G20 presidency: Frontload the climate change and ecological justice agenda

When the country takes over the presidency from Brazil in 2025, it should focus on reforming the global financial architecture

By Siphumelele Duma and Abeer Abazeed
Today’s hidden costs of critical minerals mining in DRC recalls Dag Hammarskjöld’s death 1961
Opinion
/ 10 September 2024

Today’s hidden costs of critical minerals mining in DRC recalls Dag Hammarskjöld’s death 1961

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

By Charlize Tomaselli
UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations
Opinion
/ 10 September 2024

UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations

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

By Njeri Mwagiru
Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth
Thought Leader
/ 10 September 2024

Think local and regional to sustain scaling South African enterprise growth

The SADC offers potential for growth across various sectors by leveraging South Africa’s strengths in agriculture, energy, manufacturing and digital services

By James Maposa
US and China seek common ground to tackle the climate crisis
Thought Leader
/ 10 September 2024

US and China seek common ground to tackle the climate crisis

There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share

By Imran Khalid
Renewable energy could keep SA’s data centres lit and reliable
Opinion
/ 10 September 2024

Renewable energy could keep SA’s data centres lit and reliable

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.

By Mandy Hattingh
Zambian government leaves human rights on death row
Opinion
/ 9 September 2024

Zambian government leaves human rights on death row

Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Technology and religion the greatest threat to humankind
Thought Leader
/ 9 September 2024

Technology and religion the greatest threat to humankind

Technological advances have only made life more miserable and belief systems have numbed our desire to seek knowledge and understanding.

By Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa
Anti-corruption: The art of shifting norms
Opinion
/ 9 September 2024

Anti-corruption: The art of shifting norms

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

By Luthfia Kalla
Governance is not only about clean audits
Opinion
/ 8 September 2024

Governance is not only about clean audits

Municipalities need a governance register to ensure their performance more than compliance

By Ross Harvey
No more right or left wings in politics
Opinion
/ 7 September 2024

No more right or left wings in politics

The left stood for a social agenda and the right for the individual’s needs. Now politics is self-serving

By Donovan E Williams
US mustn’t undermine SA foreign policy
Opinion
/ 6 September 2024

US mustn’t undermine SA foreign policy

An American Bill’s call for a review of US-SA bilateral relations is likely over policy differences.

By Shannon Ebrahim
Waterfall City: Towards a new urban rhythm
Opinion
/ 5 September 2024

Waterfall City: Towards a new urban rhythm

The 15-minute city is a concept that embraces mixed-use lifestyle living with primary amenities accessed within walking or cycling distance

By Hluma Luvo Ralane
Political corruption is eroding diplomacy and Uganda’s image abroad
Opinion
/ 4 September 2024

Political corruption is eroding diplomacy and Uganda’s image abroad

The country’s ambassadors to Canada and the United Arab Emirates have been expelled from those countries

By Robert Kigongo
Is green hydrogen worth it for Africa?
Opinion
/ 4 September 2024

Is green hydrogen worth it for Africa?

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

By Karabo Mokgonyana
The impact of colonialism on contemporary African knowledge systems
Opinion
/ 4 September 2024

The impact of colonialism on contemporary African knowledge systems

Africans need to return to communalism and share knowledge to thrive together in the 21st century

By Mzwandile Manto kaB. Wapi
Protecting mining infrastructure against severe environmental conditions
Opinion
/ 3 September 2024

Protecting mining infrastructure against severe environmental conditions

Engineering, procurement, and construction partners can mitigate effects of extreme weather and intense heat underground, ensuring the longevity of a mine

By Erik de Jongh
South Africa’s infrastructure vandalism epidemic: A crisis demanding immediate action
Opinion
/ 3 September 2024

South Africa’s infrastructure vandalism epidemic: A crisis demanding immediate action

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

By Siseko Maposa
China-Africa forum 2024: A watershed re-alignment of the Global South?
Opinion
/ 3 September 2024

China-Africa forum 2024: A watershed re-alignment of the Global South?

It appears that China is pushing for a relationship with Africa that will increase its geopolitical clout in the international arena

By Lisa Thompson
Scribes of freedom: Southern African literature works for a just society
Opinion
/ 3 September 2024

Scribes of freedom: Southern African literature works for a just society

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

By Chikumbutso Ndaferankhande
Israel uses military law, detention without trial to control Palestinians
Opinion
/ 3 September 2024

Israel uses military law, detention without trial to control Palestinians

Although illegal under international law, Israel justifies these actions as necessary for state security

By Sõzarn Barday
From empowerment to elitism: The BBBEE dilemma and constitutional tensions
Thought Leader
/ 2 September 2024

From empowerment to elitism: The BBBEE dilemma and constitutional tensions

Rather than relying solely on racial quotas, a model that addresses socio-economic disadvantage more broadly could better align with the Constitution’s commitment to substantive equality

By Ismail Joosub
Who will defend the defenders of social justice, human rights and democracy?
Thought Leader
/ 2 September 2024

Who will defend the defenders of social justice, human rights and democracy?

It is all of our responsibility to defend brave people such as Uganda’s Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, Agather Atuhaire, Bobi Wine and Kenya’s Kasmeul McOure

By Robert Kigongo
Class divisions and the struggle for honest conversations about the NHI
Opinion
/ 1 September 2024

Class divisions and the struggle for honest conversations about the NHI

Middle-class views on national health insurance are filtered through prejudice and experience, losing sight of the plight of the working class

By Abongile Nkamisa
We need to talk about alcohol
Thought Leader
/ 30 August 2024

We need to talk about alcohol

How much and how we use this toxin, which is so much part of our culture, needs a rethink

By Skye Scott
Does our Constitution have the nation it deserves?
Thought Leader
/ 29 August 2024

Does our Constitution have the nation it deserves?

While lauded internationally, our social rights documents have yet to become a reality for many South Africans but remain mere words outlining our aspirations

By Lindiwe Gadd
How colonialism shaped modern leadership styles in Africa
Thought Leader
/ 29 August 2024

How colonialism shaped modern leadership styles in Africa

The violence, poverty, and oppression left deep psychological scars on future leaders, driving some to channel their trauma into a relentless pursuit of justice and equality

By Namatai Munyuru
How growth will be sustained by business SA despite a hostile  operating environment
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2024

How growth will be sustained by business SA despite a hostile  operating environment

The economic landscape will require out-the-box thinking for
corporate South Africa to stay afloat

By James Maposa
Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups
Thought Leader
/ 28 August 2024

Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups

The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.

By Buntu Majaja
MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

MK party: A political party, a family affair — or a spaza shop?

The party needs to get its house in order if it is to survive the upcoming elections.

By Enzokuhle Sabela
Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?
Thought Leader
/ 27 August 2024

Should South Africa introduce a visa for countries that are currently exempt?

The type of visa and the cost of it should be taken into consideration

By Lindani Zungu
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