As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable
Democracy – government of the people, by the people, for the people – cannot prevail while wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few
Declining trust in local governments, exacerbated by poor service delivery and political instability, threatens democracy and demands urgent action for reform
The panel, chaired by Nobel prize-winner economist Joseph Stiglitz, will produce recommendations to help bridge the rich-poor divide
Citizens want to participate but there is a lack of reciprocity from institutions
Democratic South Africa, at 31, is critically ill. The National Dialogue is a flawed ‘cure’ for deep-seated issues that need to be solved by reform and accountability
President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]
Impoverished communities have a complicated relationship with political engagement, which is vital for their survival
What is needed is a rethinking of leadership, a redistribution of political power and inclusive and accountable governance
The key assumption that municipalities would raise enough revenue to fund most of their operational expenditure needs to be revisited
Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa
When strongmen with nationalistic and populist tendencies begin to dominate politics, we should be worried.
The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.
Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service
South Africa’s liberation struggle may have brought democracy, but it did not bring freedom
About 32% of the population is unemployed; of the employed, 35.9% are in informal work; and of the formally employed, nearly 40% earn less than R3,500 a month
We must never forget the past injuries and injustices of apartheid.
Donald Trump’s executive orders are of dubious constitutionality, having violated civil rights of federal workers, weaponised immigration laws and limited Congress’s powers over the budget
The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts
This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures
The land of the free is no more with the judiciary, an independent media, the rollback of discrimination based on race, ethnicity and gender and progressive educational institutions under attack
Kesivan Naidoo blends local jazz with global influences to mark 30 years of democracy
The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights
January 20, 1990 is one of the most tragic yet simultaneously heroic and valiant chapters in the history of the Azerbaijani people
Democracy’s advantages must be articulated in the face of false information but delivering benefits is the best way to secure democratic governance
Ultimately, a vote for Harris is a vote against the extremism and corruption of Trump, but it is not necessarily a vote for a more just or ethical foreign policy
Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together
The financial resources for solutions must also be sourced from within the continent, allowing Africa to maintain control over its destiny
Pravin Gordhan’s contribution included the negotiated transition to democracy, the new Constitution and the transformation of the state apparatus and the public sector
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
The former finance minister recalled Gordhan’s role in mobilising broad-based protest against apartheid and state capture