The Conversation
The just energy transition ignores labour outside the formal economy. So is it just?
12th November 2024 The just transition debate centres on how to move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy systems while safeguarding working conditions,... →
South Africa’s civil service should be restructured, but a plan to reward early retirement won’t solve the problem – economist
11th November 2024 South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced in his October mid-term budget policy statement that cabinet had approved funding for... →
Jobs of the future: South Africa has major gaps in skills needed to shape the green economy
11th November 2024 Globally, there’s a shortage of people with the expertise and skills needed to drive the transition towards a green economy – known as green... →
Botswana’s new president: who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?
7th November 2024 The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity in neighbouring states. Not many... →
Pregnant teens: girls in South Africa need focused, supportive healthcare and more information about safe sex
7th November 2024 An estimated 12-million teenage pregnancies are reported globally every year. Girls and young women in this age group face multiple risk factors... →
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... →
