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The Inga Dam project could be Africa's game changer
The DRC's Grand Inga hydropower project holds the potential to generate 43,200MW and transform energy access across Africa, but overcoming decades of bureaucratic hurdles and…
Africa is bigger than we think
A historic UN resolution calls for the adoption of accurate map projections, challenging centuries of Mercator distortion to reflect Africa's true scale and global significance.
Africa's Green Revolution failed to deliver promised gains, new assessment finds
A new assessment by researcher Timothy Wise reveals that despite 20 years of efforts and massive funding, the Green Revolution model in Africa has failed to achieve its…
The delivery spine: Why strategy alone does not deliver results
Every year, governments, corporations and development institutions invest enormous effort in producing ambitious strategies. National Development Plans are launched. Corporate…
Malawi received millions for electricity but most live without
Malawi has become one of the biggest recipients of international renewable energy finance among the world's least-developed countries. But for most of its people, the lights have…
Tanzania is paying its own way and investors are taking note
Tanzania unveils its most ambitious budget yet, a record $23.8 billion spending plan for 2026-27, largely financed by domestic sources. This move signals a strategic shift…
South Africa’s obsession with ‘Cities’
South Africa doesn’t need another “mega city” with big promises and no foundations. It needs cities that work – developments rooted in demand, affordability and local partnerships
What is the leading cause of death of young people? Car crashes
Urgent, concerted action must be taken to end road carnage globally
V&A Waterfront to reclaim land from sea – again
The Waterfront’s infrastructural investment – worth more than R20 billion – will be the largest in Cape Town since the 2010 Soccer World Cup
The future of the African Union: How many more days are left?
Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among…
The silent threat: Degrading veld endangers global food and ecosystems
South Africa’s rangeland, vital for livelihoods and ecosystems, faces severe deterioration from climate change and overuse
How the government can use skills audit to strengthen public services
Other countries have already benefited from this process, and South Africa can learn from their experiences
Roadmap to get public services and infrastructure back on track
As SA’s democracy heads towards 30 years, we need to critically assess what needs to be done differently to become Madiba’s miracle nation
Joburg’s rains are causing flooding and destroying homes
Heavy rains have submerged vehicles, trapped homeowners on roofs, collapsed walls, and decimated shacks and houses
State’s developmental role puts procurement at the centre of the economy
To ensure efficiency the public procurement system need to be streamlined, using sound technical processes and tools to improve procedures