China Is Funding African Farmers but Not Food Processing and Storage: Why It’s a Problem
Chinese lenders have invested billions in African agriculture. But new research shows the money often misses what’s needed to modernise the sector.
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Power, Pleasure and Patriarchy: Why the Polygamist on Netflix Is Captivating Viewers
Power and pleasure collide with Black hopes and dreams in the show that has sparked global conversation.
Fossil Fuels Still Dominate in Africa’s Electricity Future – Study Tracks 3,139 Power Plants
Africa is rapidly expanding electricity generation, but new research shows energy planning must also account for water scarcity and carbon dioxide emissions.
Great Zimbabwe: Debunking the Myth of Tyrants and Forced Labour
New research indicates that collective forms of governance were more likely.
Sharks, Seals, Hunters, Tourists – How Wildlife-Human Interactions Matter for Conservation
From Cape Town’s kelp forests to debates over hunting and sharks, human relationships with wildlife are reshaping conservation across South Africa.
When Global Trade Becomes a Weapon
Africa needs to navigate the tension between interdependence, economic security, and economic diversification.
Rights Groups Disappointed by Constitutional Court Asylum Ruling
Immigrant community leaders say the ruling that bars rejected asylum seekers from reapplying, may see people deported back to countries where they face danger
Beit Bridge Border Fence Scandal
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Constitutional Court’s dismissal of applications for leave to appeal by two construction companies seeking to overturn the Special Tribunal’s ruling regarding the Beit Bridge border fence scandal. The Tribunal ruled that all proceeds must be repaid. The Constitutional Court found that the merits of the appeal by […]
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Constitutional Court Rules Against Beit Bridge Fence Contractors
Companies must repay all profits from failed R40-million Covid-era project
Rock Art, Dance and Ritual: What We Learned From Paintings in Zimbabwe
Trance states may influence the movements depicted in rock art.
Mopane Worm and Termite Sales Relieve Poverty in Rural South Africa – Studies Explore the Impact
Mopane worms are an important source of food security and cash income for some rural households.
Stop Blaming Immigrants for Government Failures, Johannesburg Marchers Say
“This march is a declaration that no one is illegal and that our future is bound together as one human race”
The Ancient Tribe Without a Piece of Land They Can Call Their Own
Dorah Begwa has been fighting for land for her clan for more than 30 years
Zimbabwe’s Push to Extend the President’s Rule Could Deepen Elite Divisions and Weaken Democracy
Proposed constitutional changes could pave the way for further changes that help the ruling party realise its dream of permanent rule.
Pentecostal Churches Are a Place of Everyday Care, Not Just Bizarre Spectacle: Southern African Study
In most churches, religious life forms around friendships, love, emotional support and social events.
Mining Company Linked to Zimbabwean President Is Destroying Famous Landmarks
Chenxi Investments has been fined but continues stripping vegetation and polluting rivers
On Hollow Ground: Zimbabwean Mining Town on the Brink of Collapse
The ground underneath Shurugwi is riddled with tunnels
When Floods Hit, the Risk of Malaria Follows: How Disaster Systems Can Prepare Better
Flooding alters the environment in ways that favour malaria transmission.
Survivors Call for Probe Into Deadly Limpopo Bus Crash
The accident happened at the same spot where 42 people died last year
Millennials Enjoy Creative Tourism – New Research Uncovers a Business Opportunity for South Africans
Younger South Africans who have the money to travel locally are keen on learning culturally relevant and creative skills while on holiday.
Marriage and Migration: What Happens When Men Return to the Family Home in Botswana
Labour migration separated husbands and wives for long periods.
Internet Shutdowns Are Increasing Dramatically in Africa – A New Book Explains Why
Internet shutdown affects millions of Africans more and more often and are most prominent during elections or protests.
Clinic Staff Extorting Immigrants to Access Life-Saving Medicines
Immigrants say they are being charged for ARVs, chronic medication and baby immunisations at some Gauteng clinics
Kouga’s Failed R1.4-Million Mini Market Project
A mini fresh food and craft market for Hankey never opened