Rock Art, Dance and Ritual: What We Learned From Paintings in Zimbabwe
Trance states may influence the movements depicted in rock art.
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Pretoria Disrupted by Anti-immigrant March
March and March campaign expands from Durban
Finance for Clean Energy Doesn’t Reach Projects in Africa – The Credit Rules Are Out of Date
Africa’s clean energy funding would work much better if projects could borrow on fairer terms, and have longer to pay back loans.
Women Weavers: The Backbone of Lesotho’s Textile Legacy
For many of the weavers, the work is more than a livelihood, it is a legacy
Boreholes Are Booming in a Drying South Africa – How the Government Plans to Tighten Controls
South Africa is moving to regulate groundwater more tightly as demand and climate pressures grow, but the draft rules still fall short in important ways.
Government Continues to Deny a Just Transition
South Africa has made many global commitments on the world stage and at business conferences regarding its support for a just transition away from fossil fuels and its investment in a greener future.
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South Africa and Lesotho Agree That IDs Are Enough to Cross the Border
Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty
Young Africans Will Inherit a Climate Crisis: How Kids in Sierra Leone Are Getting Ready
Young people in Bo City, Sierra Leone became youth climate leaders after turning a low-cost Climate Science Hub into a space for science-informed action.
Government’s Foot-Dragging and Incompetence Are Accelerating South Africa’s Industrial Decline
The growing uncertainty regarding the future of South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector is serious cause for concern and raises the question of whether government is deliberately dragging its feet with making critical policy decisions, or simply lacks the capacity to act timeously. The automotive manufacturing sector remains one of South Africa’s most important industries. It […]
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The IMF Enjoys Preferred Creditor Status: Why It Shouldn’t Be the Judge When It Comes to Other Lenders
The IMF is not a neutral arbiter on any discussions relating to preferred creditor status. It is itself a direct beneficiary of the creditor hierarchy.
South Africans Want Solar Power but They Worry Panels Will Be Stolen – Study
Solar energy can cut costs and pollution for South African households, but fear of theft holds people back. Shared mini-grids offer a safer, affordable alternative.
Disputes Over Africa’s Ocean Resources: Here’s What Could Help Avoid Them
As ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
Kenyans Are Encouraged to Work Abroad, but Protection Rights Remain Weak – New Research
The Kenyan government must look for ways to combine emigration with labour protections.
Regional Trade Restrictions Jeopardise Agriculture, Job Creation and Regional Stability | Freedom Front Plus
The increasing trade restrictions recently imposed by Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique on South African agricultural exports not only jeopardise South Africa’s agricultural sector, but also undermine regional trade and economic stability in Southern Africa. This directly contradicts the fundamental principle of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the objectives of the African Continental Free […]
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Countries Suffer When Credit Rating Agencies Lack Data: How to Fix the Problem at Source
External assessors don’t always have a full view of a country’s creditworthiness.
Inside the Manosphere Exposes Online Hate and the Dying Voice of Traditional Media
Louis Theroux (perhaps unintentionally) shows us that a traditional TV documentarian like him no longer holds the power.
Take Me to the River: Baptisms in Joburg’s Polluted Water
Years of systemic failures have poisoned the Klip River
Iran War: What African Countries Can Do to Get through the Crisis and Emerge in a Better Place
The sad truth is that African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. But they can make efforts to emerge from the crisis in a better place.
Maternity Health Services in Nigeria Are Failing Women: 4 Steps to Better Care
There are four practical policy shifts that the Nigerian government could take to improve the use of maternity services.
Lesotho Organisations Push Back Against US Health Deal
A leaked copy of the agreement has raised concerns about transparency and data sharing
Africa’s Electric Motorbike Future Can Be Built Locally and Powered by Solar – Our 6,000KM Ride Shows What’s Possible
Research suggests a shift to electric mobility is technically and economically feasible.
Development Finance in Africa: Economist Explains How Private Savings Could Be Unlocked
Africa does not lack household savings, but only a small share of these are placed in formal institutions.
South Africa’s Power Utility Eskom Wants to Cut Electricity to Municipalities That Haven’t Paid: Households May Pay the Price
Eskom’s plans to cut power to 14 indebted municipalities expose a deepening crisis in South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider.