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latest news & developmentsFrom summits to substance: Europe’s chance to meet Africa on its terms
The clustering of Africa summits in 2026 is not coincidental. It reflects a continent whose geopolitical and economic weight is growing and whose governments are increasingly…
Dangers of killing peacekeepers
Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence
World war of economics
An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses
Africa’s data, the new sovereignty frontier
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that all data is subject to the laws and regulations of the nation state or jurisdiction in which it is collected. This concept gained…
South Africa’s G20 presidency must rewire the global race for critical minerals
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
Decarbonising: SA v Indonesia
South Africa is more advanced on the just transition but pledges are rolling for Indonesia
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics
Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding
Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding
Kenya to make Covid vaccination mandatory
The unvaccinated will be denied use of public services on 21 December, but only 5% of the population has been vaccinated
Earth’s last ‘dragons’ under threat from climate change
The world’s largest monitor lizard has moved up the red list for threatened species, with fewer than 4 000 of the species left
Covid demand spices up Libstar profits
The 2020 lockdown meant tourism took a dive, but according to Libstar subsidiary Cape Herb & Spice, many people chose to ‘travel via their taste buds
Human history on the verge of being wiped out by climate change
Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate
Where do Africans study abroad?
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
Why some anti-corruption campaigns make people more likely to pay a bribe
The reason may be that the messages reinforce popular perceptions that corruption is pervasive and insurmountable. In doing so, they encourage apathy and acceptance rather than…
Indonesia seizes half-a-million masks amid coronavirus panic buying
Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found