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9-million Mozambicans live below the poverty line – what’s wrong with the national budget and how to fix it
16th October 2024 Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country’s progress based on key dimensions such as a long and... →
South Africa’s water security challenge scores highest in study
By: Natasha Odendaal 16th October 2024 South Africa’s low level of renewable fresh water per capita, high water use rates and high levels of both consumption and leakage have resulted in... →
ACTION SIX: Solve the SOE challenge
15th October 2024 A key reason for South Africa’s exceptionally low growth rates over the past decade and a half has been the ongoing operational and financial... →
Summit identifies areas of focus to engender socioeconomic growth
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 15th October 2024 There are several areas that require attention if South Africa and other African countries are to succeed in implementing the UN Sustainable... →
Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality
15th October 2024 The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education,... →
Black Carbon Reduction: A Rapid Action Plan
15th October 2024 Decades of research have established the impact of black carbon (BC) on local, regional and global climate and public health. Yet, global progress... →
UN refugee chief urges states to drop border controls even as displacement crises worsen
By: Reuters 14th October 2024 The head of the UN refugee agency warned on Monday that displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan could worsen, but said tighter border measures... →
As Eskom confirms 2 GW renewables plan, role of tariffs in funding roll-out comes into focus 
By: Terence Creamer 14th October 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has expressed confidence that tariff and non-tariff solutions can be found to ensure that... →
