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Helen Grange
No procurement watchdog body yet, four years past State Capture report
Four years after the Zondo Commission's State Capture report, South Africa still awaits a crucial institution: an independent Public Procurement Anti-Corruption Agency (PPACA).…
Grants, hustles and debt – the patchwork economy keeping millions afloat
South Africa's economy has seen little growth in over a decade, with official unemployment at 33% and a real figure closer to 43%. Discover how citizens, particularly the youth,…
Beating rampant cybercrime in Africa
Most cyberattacks succeed because they exploit human behaviour rather than technical weaknesses. Consumers are the frontline of defence against cybercrime
Sustainable tourism is still a misnomer
In Africa’s prized national parks, sustainable tourism depends on ecosystem resilience, not just the visibility of charismatic species like elephants and lions. It’s about seeing…
Vital to empower the girl child
Africa’s G20 plan to become a global player hangs on making sure that girls get what they need
How to find the right leader
All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are selected to lead boards, councils and companies
Climate crisis: Look to circular economies
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
Solar and water tank adopters are forcing government to adapt or die
People have installed solar panels and found other water sources, with some negative consequences
Ask not what your government can do for you, but what AI can do for your government
But the ‘data desert’ in sub-Sahara means the artificial intelligence models are inappropriate
Africa’s kleptocrats enable illegal forestry
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
Let the African girl child go to school
Despite legislation and policies, the traditional, patriarchal systems across the continent hinder girls’ development
Diabetes the top non-communicable disease killer in South Africa
Among NCDs is diabetes, which is likely to afflict 8.75 million people by 2040 and requires urgent government intervention
From farmland to Big Five sanctuary: The evolution of Dinokeng Game Reserve
Dinokeng is the only residential Big Five game reserve in the world within the boundaries of a metro
Come elections, critical thinking skills are key to fighting fake news
As 29 May approaches, we must find a way to separate the wheat from the chaff
Health hazards plague Emfuleni townships
The air and water pollution caused mainly by industry are compounded by crisis management