Education must be aligned with job market needs, home-based entrepreneurship and small businesses need support and a diverse economy encouraged.
The minister of mineral and petroleum resources refuses to accept his constitutional obligation to meet communities affected by mining.
People died in garbage during the Kampala landfill landslide. But lack of waste management also causes disease and deaths and environmental damage.
What Africa could gain from the Summit of the Future to nurture good governance on the continent.
Silencing civil society’s voice threatens the country’s democracy — and the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill could be misused to do just this
The actions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government are meant to instil fear, suppress dissent and keep a tight hold on power
There is an opportunity to reduce gender inequalities in mining affected communities if women have a voice
The disconnect-reconnect cycle in townships is a reminder that giving people legal, affordable access to power goes beyond technical solutions
For this strategy to succeed, enabling policies and support systems must be established to help entrepreneurs overcome the significant barriers they face
Leaders need to learn to listen and swiftly enter into discussions with the masses, otherwise they will face protests, which can be devastating
Despite the revenue it generates the the state, the need to protect vulnerable people, particularly the poor and their families, cannot be overstated
The joint estate of a couple married in community of property comes to an end once the marriage terminates either by the death of a spouse or a divorce
Warmer, drier weather in the coming weeks would boost production in the Western Cape where two-thirds of South Africa’s wheat is grown.
A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape.
Changing damaging socio-cultural norms that justify discrimination against women is a powerful form of resistance
To honour those who have fought, written and contributed before us, we need to preserve press freedom and independence
The legendary kora master left an indelible mark on West African music and cultural heritage
There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability
The dialogue can only be meaningful if poor people, the unemployed and workers can genuinely participate in it
Braverman and Vance criticise liberal influences, but their conservatism avoids accountability
The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit
The eastward movement of Nato, which has broken promises and encroached closer to Russia, has shifted the dynamics between Russia and the West
The outdated statistic quoted by commentators is that 16% of the population are covered by medical schemes, and therefore 84% are dependent on the state
The youth are demanding a hand in the country’s socio-political and political decision-making. Leaders need to wake up to this to prevent a repeat of the 2007 killing of protestors
The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list
If we are concerned with the best interests of children, let’s be open minded and keep talking, respectfully
Regional peace in Southern Africa requires a political and military solution working in tandem
As a top producer of iron ore and rich in renewable energy, the country is well-placed to lead the transition
The African Commission must seize the opportunity to investigate atrocities in Darfur
A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability
It’s expensive, time-consuming, limits people’s ability to work, get to school and hospital, and in some rural areas does not exist at all
Arguments of transparency, trust and accountability against using artificial intelligence in surgical operations apply to human beings too