For much of the past decade, governments across the globe have found themselves locked in a familiar cycle. Economic growth lags behind population expansion. Youth unemployment…
Every year on Nelson Mandela Day, South Africans are encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes to acts of service in honour of Nelson Mandela's lifelong commitment to humanity. Across…
Thirty years after democracy, this article asks if South Africa has built the country Nelson Mandela envisioned. It delves into the unfulfilled promise of a democratic and free…
Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner,…
Tanzanian billionaire and philanthropist Mohammed "Mo" Dewji, CEO of MeTL Group, shared his inspiring journey from a small family retail business to a multibillion-dollar…
Migration is a defining policy challenge for South Africa and the African continent, often viewed through the lens of border management. This article argues that migration is…
South Africa's Just Energy Transition is poised to be one of the nation's largest investment opportunities, estimated at R1.5 trillion. However, the focus has largely been on…
South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is exacerbated by a growing disconnect between young people's preparedness for work and the skills the economy needs. This article…
Following a landmark deal, key players in South Africa's sugar industry advocate for diversification into biofuels and other products to save jobs and drive growth. This…
Absa has launched the Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (Ayef) to support young South African entrepreneurs. This initiative, announced during the 50th anniversary of the 1976…
With South Africa's youth unemployment at 45.8%, this article argues that every community development project should be designed to create jobs for young people, not just deliver…
South Africa anticipates a significant boost to its tourism and trade sectors with the launch of Air Europa's new direct flight service between Johannesburg and Madrid. This…
Migration and employment are often discussed through competition, but the success of South Africa's township economy reveals a more fundamental question: Why do some…
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) in the Western Cape was established in 2020 to attract green economy investment. Oxpeckers investigates whether this ambition is…
Fifty years after the June 16, 1976 Uprising, the Class of 2026 in Soweto is focused on mastering artificial intelligence. This shift comes as former SA statistician-general Dr…
As foreign companies advance projects worth tens of billions of dollars in critical minerals, Malawi's fiscal watchdog projects the government will collect roughly $19 million…
A crucial agreement between the Robert Gumede-led Vision Group and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has successfully halted the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited…
The international community is finalising frameworks for the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, but a stark technological cleavage has emerged. The Global North uses advanced…
A Zimbabwean expert argues that Africa's approach to China regarding critical minerals is outdated, rooted in Cold War politics and anti-colonial solidarity. The article contends…
Effective border management is a public consensus in South Africa, but this article questions whether enforcement alone can solve migration pressures. It argues that migration is…
