The Conversation
South Africa’s classrooms should have a ‘box’ of languages to help children learn: new bilingual education policy is a start
6th November 2024 Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonisers, from... →
African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist
6th November 2024 As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate... →
The lack of water in South Africa is the result of a long history of injustice – and legislation should start there
5th November 2024 Water scarcity is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It adds to inequalities between communities and keeps historical injustices in... →
Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar
4th November 2024 There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Many argue that... →
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates
4th November 2024 How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre... →
US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action
1st November 2024 In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. He sent... →
TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots
1st November 2024 The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the... →
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work
31st October 2024 South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Economic growth... →
Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
31st October 2024 If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground... →
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
30th October 2024 The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the... →
