Africa’s favourable weather conditions means solar energy uptake could be accelerated with a few nudges in the right direction
The lack of detailed information on extreme heat impacts hinders disaster response and preparedness.
Few Southern African countries have laws protecting people’s privacy, a report reveals
During Cyclone Idai, responses were hampered by a shortage of reliable information. This has worrying implications for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
Even the better off have had to find ways to manage in the shattered economy
Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership
We don’t need a better work-life balance, we need a new way of working that doesn’t destroy our souls
Most people’s response is to flee or fight when faced with a problem, particularly an ongoing one, but in Southern Africa they work together
Mr Ramaphosa, you have seen and listened. Now it is time to make SA safe for women
A UN report warns about the effect of global warming but says the tools exist to avert this fate
Understanding why farmers in Southern Africa are reluctant to cash in their investment is key to mitigating the effects of climate change
The experiences of other countries can provide valuable lessons for Cape Town on how to better cope with its water crisis
Big Food is just one driving force behind unhealthy eating, and strategies are needed to cut the high cost of associated diseases.
While the impact is looking serious for Zimbabwe, the drought could also hit southern Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique and Namibia.
Africans are snapping up cheap, second-hand cars but the Southern African region pays dearly for this.
This year’s Word Press Freedom Day provides a unique opportunity to take stock of the progress, or lack of it, made towards attaining press freedom.