The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza
South Africa spearheading a Global South coalition to enforce international law against Israel will attract a backlash but it’s the right thing to do
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
A judiciary that is seen to be impartial and competent strengthens the rule of law and reinforces the legitimacy of democratic institutions
This excerpt is from the recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations (Johannesburg: Jacana, 2024)
The theme of the February 2025 Mining Indaba, Futureproofing Mining Today, underscores the urgency of aligning policy, investment and local development to secure sustainable growth
The unrest in Mozambique plus restrictions on trade need to be resolved for South Africa and other countries in the region to boost agricultural production
Coming on the heels of seven coups since 2020, 19 countries held elections but with mixed outcomes
‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls
The elections showed the resilience of its people and the potential for growth. But they also exposed flaws that must be addressed
Some elections show signs of progress — youth-driven political transitions and active citizen involvement — others reveal systemic problems, including political manipulation and disenfranchisement
Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain
There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique
The weather event is predicted to bring above-normal rainfall in January before easing up, but the northeast may remain dry
The type of visa and the cost of it should be taken into consideration
An inside look at a green hydrogen plant that has made the most visible progress of nine projects under development in Namibia
Green hydrogen features in projects aimed at producing carbon-free steel and ammonia fuel for shipping and rail transport
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
He died early on Sunday in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer
South Africa’s part in World War I shows the importance of collective memory in recalling the ignored names of those who died in service
Prosecutors are expected to submit an application opposing the release of Marén de Klerk, wanted for corruption, fraud, theft and money laundering in Namibia
Scientists on both sides weigh in as concerns are raised over animals’ welfare and viability of ambitious project to repopulate Asian savannah
But questions remain over viability of contentious project
East African leaders are mobilising armies to intervene in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Decades ago, Zimbabwean soldiers came to Kinshasa’s aid and learnt harsh lessons
A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed
A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed
Britain consolidated its rapacious theft of territories in Africa and Asia during the reign of Elizabeth II’s great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria
Opposition parties protested that the law does not allow the president to evade questions from elected representatives
The request had not progressed to a stage where the minister or the national director of public prosecutions would normally become involved, so they were caught unawares when asked about it
The residents of Vingerkraal village say the president often drops by for a chat without his bodyguards
The Economic Freedom Fighters leader has accused the president of defeating the ends of justice
The oil and gas lies under wild and beautiful land that is critical for providing millions of people with drinking water and livelihoods, and is home to endangered wildlife
Hundreds of dead Cape fur seals are washing ashore dead in Pelican Point, puzzling marine experts