Latest articles on Sustainable Development Goals

Invest in children to boost SA’s recovery

Education Patricia Martin - 11 Oct 2020

Providing effective, population-scale family support and 21st century transformative education is a nonnegotiable if we are to have any chance of eradicating violence, poverty, and inequality.

The cost of Covid: 25 years of progress, halted

Africa Simon Allison - 16 Sep 2020

Development has been set back by two decades, says the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report

Education is a political and ethical matter

Coronavirus Muki Moeng - 3 Jun 2020

Knowing the learners and teachers and what they need is essential to reform in the school system

Tawana Kupe: It takes a continent to raise the Africa we want

Coronavirus Tawana Kupe - 24 May 2020

Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders

Social protection policies can help to combat Covid-19, and mitigate its effects

Article Shahra Razavi - 23 Mar 2020

The global pandemic has highlighted the importance of national health insurance, mandatory sick leave and unemployment benefits

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

Article Staff Reporter - 17 Feb 2020

Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders

Local governance vital for SDGs

Article Anele Ngcoya - 15 Nov 2019

Durban is one of 12 cities – and the first in Africa – to create an action plan for climate change

Migrants a part of local economies

Article Anele Ngcoya - 15 Nov 2019

A national migration framework is necessary for the economic inclusion of migrants

Systems thinking, sustainable development and chemical elements

Article Advertorial Supplement - 18 Oct 2019

Chemical elements from the perspective of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

Financing the green transition

Article Bertrand Badre & Antoine Sire - 15 Oct 2019

The financial sector will need to play a leading role in scaling up green initiatives, de-risking projects for investors, and optimising funding costs

Addressing the need for more qualified teachers in the 21st century

Article Advertising Supplement - 11 Oct 2019

South Africa needs more teachers, and they must be able to handle diverse learning situations

The DBSA finances climate-friendly infrastructure

Article Advertorial Supplement - 27 Sep 2019

The bank manages the design and construction of key projects in education, health, housing and renewable energy

Africa is weak and vulnerable — but not powerless

Africa Jakaya Kikwete 1 - 20 Jul 2019

Only by working together can the Africa make its voice heard on the international stage

Africans must wake up and act

Africa Jakaya Kikwete 1 - 19 Jul 2019

Only by working together will the countries of the continent make their voices heard on the international stage

Countries fail to reach gender equality goal — report

Article Mashadi Kekana - 5 Jun 2019

A report measuring gender equality across 129 countries has found that none of the countries achieved an ‘excellent’ score of 90 out of 100

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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