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The 23 million South Africans who chose not to vote last time are closer to anarchism than they think
With voter turnout dropping to historic lows in South Africa, millions are turning away from the ballot box. While disillusionment reflects deep-seated systemic failures, genuine…
Africa is underpricing its diplomatic power
Beyond natural resources, Africa's ultimate geopolitical asset lies in the collective power of its 1.5 billion people and global diaspora. Discover how the continent can better…
Presidential privacy obscures Malawi’s public accountability
Malawi’s government has refused to disclose whether public funds paid for five private trips by President Peter Mutharika to South Africa, sparking intense debate over privacy…
Zambia’s poisoned children have waited long enough for justice. Africa needs to act
Decades of toxic lead waste in Kabwe, Zambia, continue to endanger generations of children, prompting a landmark complaint before the African Union’s child rights committee…
Malawi’s gold plan faces a credibility test
Malawi's ambitious plan to curb gold smuggling through state-backed buying centres faces severe hurdles, including unverified loss estimates, overlapping institutional mandates,…
One river, two grids: Why Zambia and Zimbabwe need a shared power strategy
Despite operating separate power systems, Zambia and Zimbabwe share the Zambezi River. With expanding mining and industrial sectors, both nations urgently need a joint investment…
The Psychology of UN Reform in a Changing World
UN reform is often framed around efficiency and cost-cutting, but it conceals a deeper geopolitical shift. As China and the Global South gain leverage, the struggle to govern a…
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…
India, South Africa and the BRICS moment: From shared voice to shared power
Beyond diplomatic optics, BRICS is rapidly transforming into a solution-driven economic platform. Here is how India and South Africa are turning shared multilateral ambitions…
'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'
Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…
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…
70 years after the Women’s March, the baton is still being passed
Decades after the historic 1956 Women's March, prominent South African women leaders from across generations gathered to reflect on the ongoing journey from political protest to…
The missing link in Southern Africa’s energy future
Southern Africa possesses a significant surplus of generating capacity, yet millions struggle with unreliable power due to inadequate transmission infrastructure. This article…
The ‘Othered’ red herring of false narrative
A debate on xenophobia in South Africa highlights the debunking of a bogus statistic claiming international migrants commit 60% of crimes. Experts reveal that migrant crime rates…
Legacy Foundations Impact
As South Africa's political landscape faces challenges from declining party leadership and a lack of evidence-based policy, legacy political foundations are emerging as critical…