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…
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.
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…
Every year, governments, corporations and development institutions invest enormous effort in producing ambitious strategies. National Development Plans are launched. Corporate…
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 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 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
Urgent, concerted action must be taken to end road carnage globally
The Waterfront’s infrastructural investment – worth more than R20 billion – will be the largest in Cape Town since the 2010 Soccer World Cup
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…
South Africa’s rangeland, vital for livelihoods and ecosystems, faces severe deterioration from climate change and overuse
Other countries have already benefited from this process, and South Africa can learn from their experiences
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
Heavy rains have submerged vehicles, trapped homeowners on roofs, collapsed walls, and decimated shacks and houses
To ensure efficiency the public procurement system need to be streamlined, using sound technical processes and tools to improve procedures
When human capital is more diverse and more representative, companies are more creative, more sustainable and more profitable
Four future scenario paint mixed picture of optimism and pessimism for Africa’s future governance and development
It is possible that people are tiring themselves out through their acceptance of collaborative engagements that do not necessarily lead to better organisational or development…
Century Property Developments has been ordered to halt all construction work at its upmarket estate in Fourways in Gauteng
If the high court in Cape Town rules for an interim interdict in the River Club project to halt building on heritage land, Amazon is likely to pull out
