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Financing gap puts SADC ambitions at risk
Despite ambitious industrialisation goals set at recent summits, SADC's vision is threatened by delayed protocol ratifications and a critical financing shortfall in its Regional…
The Inga Dam project could be Africa's game changer
The DRC's Grand Inga hydropower project holds the potential to generate 43,200MW and transform energy access across Africa, but overcoming decades of bureaucratic hurdles and…
Zimbabwe - DRC war - reflections as DRC commemorates its anniversary
Decades after regional wars reshaped the Democratic Republic of Congo, the nation remains caught between immense mineral wealth and persistent instability. Here is an analysis of…
Critical minerals new game-changer for DRC economic growth
The Democratic Republic of Congo's vast mineral wealth, including cobalt and copper, is transforming its economy and making it a pivotal player in the global energy transition.…
Soil biodiversity: The hidden life beneath our feet
While South Africa's attention is on water shortages and climate change, scientists warn of a critical soil degradation crisis. Over 70% of the country's land is affected,…
The Commonwealth's greatest prize lies beyond the games
While the Commonwealth Games capture global attention, the true long-term prize for its 56 nations lies in harnessing its economic network to boost trade, investment, and…
An open letter to Madiba
Dearest Madiba I write this article to mark Mandela Day (18 July) and hope my words reach you wherever you are in the heavens. In this month 16 years ago (on 11 July 2010) you…
South Africa’s SADC’s moment
As South Africa prepares to host the 46th SADC Summit in Durban, the article reflects on the state of democracy in the region and SADC's challenges in upholding its commitments.…
Malawi's prisons primed for the market
Malawi's government plans to commercialise prison workshops, aiming to transform inmates into vocational producers and support reintegration. This initiative comes amidst severe…
A broken home looking for a villain to blame
As many marched to demand the removal of undocumented migrants from South Africa, the message was clear: migrants must go. But this article argues that the anger is misdirected,…
Ranked third in Africa, yet justice fails many
Malawi ranks third in Africa for public confidence in its courts, according to the Afrobarometer Round 10 survey. However, this high trust masks a severe structural crisis where…
South Africa cannot deport its way out of regional crisis
South Africa is hurtling towards a precipice pushed by a toxic mix of economic despair, populist political posturing and systemic state failure that threatens to ignite…