South Africa leads global conversation with principle and purpose
At a time of global uncertainty and deepening polarisation, South Africa is offering something rare: the courage to lead without...
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The despot next door: King Mswati’s greed and repression are a growing threat to southern Africa
King Mswati III of Swaziland (which he now prefers to call eSwatini) rules over a country in deep political and...
Brazilian and Argentinian farmers are winning in the trade war
Chinese President Xi Jinping correctly remarked over the weekend that there are “no winners” in tariff wars. The full consequences...
Reform the African criminal justice system, starting with prisons oversight
In a world increasingly defined by impunity and political repression, the erosion of the rights once championed by the African...
Africa wins when women’s health is a priority. Here’s why
Princess Chitsuro has transformed her life. Born with HIV, she only learned her status as a young adult. Overcome with...
As Trump tariffs kick in, SA farmers explore alternative markets
South Africa’s farmers will probably have to look for alternative markets in Africa, Asia, the European Union and among fellow...
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
The Democratic Alliance is committed to continuing talks with the ANC to rescue the government of national unity (GNU), but...
The hidden dangers of space junk: Debris is falling on Africa
During the afternoon of 30 December last year, residents of Mukuku village in Makueni County, Kenya, were alarmed by a sudden...
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
The ANC and Democratic Alliance (DA) on Saturday confirmed a meeting had taken place between the two parties to try...
ANC and DA divided on future of coalition
The ANC has bought itself time to decide whether to expel its constantly restive coalition partner This content is restricted...
