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Global justice report offers bold ideas but misses the realities of 2-billion informal workers ‑ economists
2nd September 2026 Rising inequality is, at its core, a political and policy choice. This is the central message of the Global Justice Report authored by experts... →
Old people in Namibia are going into debt to pay for everyday costs – new report examines strained household budgets
2nd September 2026 Your grandmother in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is struggling to breathe. You call the public ambulance service, but you’re told it could... →
Can the African Union remain relevant in Libya?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 2nd September 2026 Unless the AU can help coordinate implementation of existing peace initiatives, its influence on the ground may continue to wane. Fifteen years... →
Farming can help drive southern Africa’s growth if countries in the region make trade easier
1st September 2026 The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community’s 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding... →
Food garden or swimming pool? South Africa’s water crisis isn’t just about a shortage. It’s about equality
1st September 2026 South Africa is one of the world’s most water-scarce countries. South Africans know what water shortages look like: taps dry, water restrictions,... →
SA can’t tackle migration while ignoring Zimbabwe’s democratic backsliding
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st August 2026 South Africa and SADC’s reluctance to remedy misgovernance in their neighbourhood contributes to migration, sparking xenophobia and causing... →
Conflict and climate: double threat driving Great Lakes displacement
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st August 2026 Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated... →
Hope for green hydrogen in the balance
28th August 2026 A proposed R47-billion development in Hopefield could become a proving ground for the Western Cape’s green hydrogen ambitions. Barry Christianson... →
Palliative relief
By: Terence Creamer 28th August 2026 There were relatively high expectations ahead of the publication of the revised electricity pricing policy. Partly because the Minister had flagged... →
Unusual suspects: elders in West Africa’s changing drug trade
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 27th August 2026 The apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality. Adults aged 50 and... →
