This should be a mosaic of the best elements of our diverse pasts and present, histories and cultures
The changes he makes in his second term will have far-reaching repercussions in a world of volatile geopolitics
The shortage is temporary, brought on mainly by increased exports as a result of good prices
Donald Trump eyeing the resources-rich island is a move in an old chess game
Every regime has its intellectual apologists. It seems Zambia’s president has his own
Unified action led by states must follow South Africa’s stand against Israel to stop the killings in Gaza and Western-backed impunity
The roots of group violence in the deep past may explain the atrocities that are committed today
They produce about a third of the world’s food and fair pricing is critical to secure their livelihoods, build resilience and tackle issues such as food security and climate change
The continent, with its wealth of sought-after minerals, must allocate capital effectively to balance immediate profits with long-term sustainability and gains
To truly protect against AI-driven threats, we need both technological innovation and human insight
The government of national unity’s legacy will be determined by its ability to inspire hope, rebuild trust and foster public participation
The fourth instalment on lessons for the left shows how the Colombian left built a successful electoral project in face of brutal opposition from entrenched elites backed by US imperialism
Your morning caffeine fix is going to cost more due to various factors
Many workers, particularly in the agriculture and domestic work categories, barely make enough to meet their basic needs
Where algorithms see risk, we must see potential; where systems see statistics, we must recognise humanity
The transition to renewable energy in Africa presents an opportunity to promote gender equality and empower the youth
The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now
The government has about 2.5 million hectares for agricultural production which needs to be released to grow the sector
Such efforts must not leave the former homelands region behind, as has been the case in the first three decades of democracy
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
Better dam levels and a stable electricity supply for irrigation will continue to benefit the horticulture sub-sector and floriculture
Just Energy Transition Partnerships, as currently structured, represent a form of neocolonialism that undermines African sovereignty and development
But his statements feel like a distraction, a manufactured spectacle to deflect attention from America’s real crises
By promoting a culture of listening at all levels of society, including the government and the citizenry, we can begin to bridge divides and move towards a more harmonious future
Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs
My experience of Balinese Hinduism — the world’s most creative religion — knocked my socks off
The financial sector presents opportunities for young people eager to apply their technical skills while having a positive social and environmental effect
We need to tackle the inequality in society to overcome HIV-Aids — let’s take the rights path
His uMkhonto weSizwe party presents only populist platitudes rather than a policy agenda that responds to the country’s economic and social crises
Learning materials are a basic yet vital resource essential to building an equal education system
Ongoing support, including for mental health, is essential for the learners to navigate the challenges of everyday life
Here are the names of some of the better known people who died in 2024