Africa can take a leaf out of Japan’s book: power need not be a zero sum game; economic modernisation focused on diversification, domestication and indigenising modernity; to technologically catch up; and to never give up
Several prominent foundations have withdrawn from the national dialogue citing poor planning and questionable spending
The rural economy should not be forgotten in South Africa’s economic growth agenda,
The policy prohibits consensual sexual intimacy in court buildings and discourages romantic relationships between members of the judiciary
A 0.3% tax would generate enough to secure life’s necessities for many tens of millions of the world’s most vulnerable
Far from a talkshop for the elite, the dialogue is a people-led, civil society-driven process to address socio-economic injustice and shape the nation’s future
Stablecoins, especially dollar-pegged ones, are a looming danger. Europe’s digital euro is a good counter-move but the US leads this digital financial race
Green groups warn of risks, including soaring upfront costs, the history of construction delays and budget overruns
Young people on the continent are taking up new initiatives focusing on democracy, resource management and peacebuilding to shift power to people
The entrance of Shein and Temu has hurt the local manufacturing sector and led to job losses, a new report says