Punitive measures simply drive drug use underground. A more effective way is to adopt harm reduction interventions
Malawi’s new president was furious after Shepherd Bushiri’s dramatic disappearance from South Africa
A fanatic of the free market, Herman Mashaba advances extreme economic policies for South Africa. But he needs political power first, so he rides on xenophobic sentiments for votes
Tanzania’s opposition leader, who is again in exile, says ‘instead of telling people to vote, we should be telling them to prepare for popular revolt
Equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, therapies and diagnostics is a moral duty
For years, in moves that harked back to the repressive regime of the Nats, the public broadcaster has been used by the party as its political football in internal factional battles, or to censor dissent.
Southern African suppliers should consider entering into partnerships with financiers to offer off-grid, hybrid and prepaid solutions to customers
The government must not cave to Eskom’s demand that it be exempt from air pollution rules. Furthermore, the power utility needs to stay true to the principles of its own just transition strategy
Newer drugs, which prevent costly complications, should be made much more affordable
Brightness harms people’s and other creatures’ health, disrupts ecosystems and changes climate
If the rich and powerful are afforded amnesty, then so too must the poor who are often pushed into lives of crime
Subeditors are the people who turn a reporter’s words into coherent work with the correct use of grammar and language, without removing the author’s voice or misrepresenting the report
South African justice is up on bricks.
Cape Town’s oldest Black rugby club personifies the problems Black rugby faces, including attempts to have its history erased, being affected by apartheid and struggling financially for good resources
The first investigation into the maths paper two leak is expected to be concluded by the end of November.
The narratives about the African country’s debt crisis are being used as fodder in geopolitical battles
In Uganda 16 women in labour die each day. One woman, backed by a civil society organisation, took the state to court
An open letter from civil society organisations, from across the African continent calls, for an end to the conflict in Ethiopia
The conflict in Ethiopia could spill over into the entire Horn of Africa region. AU and regional leaders need to step up their efforts to de-escalate the situation
In an environment where activism against mining is becoming increasingly deadly, Nonhle Mbuthuma’s life may be at risk
Many feel the urge to offer direction in a world that seems to be spiralling out of control faster every day
The pandemic has reminded us of interconnectedness and that we need to see the world from various perspectives, especially in case studies
The assumption of digital fluency for staff and students threatens a socially just education system
New research from seven countries in Africa signals the future of HIV prevention — but what can it learn from its past?
The murder of Fikile Ntshangase in KwaZulu-Natal was not an isolated incident. Around the globe, from Nigeria to Brazil, environmental activists are similarly being silenced, and it is our duty to continue this struggle
The growing list of professional women footballers plying their trade at overseas clubs could be the missing piece the side needs to conquer the continent after five failed attempts.
To start, communicators must provide those in charge with reputational counsel about the impact of their actions on the organisation
France, Spain, the European Commission and Britain as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have pledged money for equity in the treatment of Covid-19
Mental illness carries a stigma, but with the publication of her book, Dr Ngcobo sheds light on living with bipolar disorder in an attempt to end judgment and educate people
The United States’ newly elected leaders, Joe Biden and Kamala Devi Harris, must help recalibrate a global politics of hope and empathy
A respected and robust United States — with all of our flaws, mistakes and missteps — can be good for the defence of democracy, not least in Africa
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