The Conversation
Africa gets only 23% of the climate finance it needs – and pays too much for it
7th September 2026 African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate... →
DRC’s Ebola epidemic could be the worst in history: 4 things that could help end it
4th September 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s fight against Ebola has reached a tipping point. It can accelerate what it has been doing to bring the latest... →
Are South African teaching posts up for sale? School staff say an old problem hasn’t gone away
4th September 2026 Questions about the integrity of educator appointments remain unresolved in South Africa ten years after a ministerial task team investigated the... →
Niger’s failed coup is a warning to the Sahel’s military rulers: those with power must keep their promises
3rd September 2026 Niger’s military regime, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, faced its most significant challenge on 29 August 2026 since coming to power in... →
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... →
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,... →
People forage for wild food in public spaces in South African cities – how to plan for this
26th August 2026 Foraging, the act of gathering wild plant and animal materials from the environment, is becoming more and more popular in cities around the world.... →
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
25th August 2026 South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But-millions face hunger, partly because food is lost... →
