City of Cape Town Hits Back Against Extortion
SANCO accused of threats and intimidation at MyCiTI bus depot; denies any link to extortion
local communities
South Africa’s Water, Energy and Food Crisis: Why Fixing One Means Fixing Them All
South Africa’s water, energy and food crises are interconnected. Coordinated funding across all three, including community-led and blended finance, is needed.
Cape Town Needs Rent Control. Here Are Six Ways We Could Do It
Renting a home close to the city has become unaffordable even for many middle-class households
Nigeria’s New Terror Threat: JNIM Is Spreading but It’s Not Too Late to Act
Given its strength and capabilities, the extremist group JNIM poses an existential threat to Nigeria.
Yaoundé Is Set to Sizzle at 38°C by 2030: How Green Design Could Cool Cameroon’s Capital
Public ponds, fountains and new reflective buildings are needed to protect Yaoundé’s people from the heat island effect.
Guns, Gangs and Gold: The Battle for Zambia’s Riches
Social media posts have triggered a rush of gold diggers
Eviction Case for Hundreds of Refugees to Be Heard in April
Government has spent millions on Wingfield and Paint City camps since 2020
How Disaster-Ready Are African Countries? Some Progress, but Also Huge Gaps
Some countries are making progress but others still face the challenge of weak coordination.
One in Three South Africans Have Never Heard of AI – What This Means for Policy
As South Africa moves towards a national AI strategy, the focus must be on people and not just technology.
Activists March Against Shell’s Oil Exploration
Shell says it has spent over R1-billion and is not responsible for failures in consultations with affected Wild Coast communities
Policing, on Its Own, Will Never Stop Western Cape Gangsterism
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s Statement to the House
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Lesotho’s Giant Dam Takes Shape
Polihali Dam will boost water transfers to Gauteng
Corruption in North West Wrecks Province’s Economy
During today’s debate in the North West Provincial Legislature, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) emphasised that corruption in government not only results in direct financial losses, but also has a devastating ripple effect on the provincial economy. The National Treasury (NT) calculated that government spending on local suppliers and contractors adds up to 150% […]
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Africa’s Top Climate Change Challenges: A Fairer Deal on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels and Mobilising Funds
Africa’s Second Climate Summit in Ethiopia will try to find ways to bring in more finance to help the continent adapt to climate change.
Eviction Hearing Looms for Refugees in Bellville Camp
The refugees have rejected repatriation to home countries or returning to South African communities
Climate Projects in South Sudan Can Turn Deadly
Climate adaptation projects in high conflict areas like South Sudan work best if they’re designed to help communities manage many problems at once.
Communities Near South Africa’s Kruger National Park Prefer Wildlife-Friendly Ways to Earn a Living Over Killing Animals
For low-income communities living on the borders of game reserves, the benefits of trophy hunting are few. There are 10 better ways that they could earn a living.
Celebrating Grassroots Champions At The CSA Awards
JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA), in partnership with KFC, is proud to spotlight the unsung heroes of grassroots cricket as part...
Extraordinary Group Embarks on Heartfelt Mandela Day Drive to Uplift Communities Across South Africa
This Mandela Day, Extraordinary is going above and beyond the traditional 67 minutes to make a lasting difference in communities across South Africa. Through a range of hands-on, property-led initiatives, the group is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to hospitality with heart, where giving back is just as important as the guest experience. “From schools to …