Namibia’s election this month is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested in its history, and for the first time, it could lead to a second round of voting. The election would determine whether the South...
Good Governance Africa
Decarbonisation and Compliance: Assessing the impact of the Climate Change Act on South Africa’s extractives industry
The Climate Change Act establishes a regulatory framework for decarbonisation in South Africa’s extractives sector, aligning with Paris Agreement commitments. Key provisions include sector-specific emissions reduction...
Climate Change Act and the role of local government
South Africa’s response to addressing climate change has come full circle with the passing of the Climate Change Act in July 2024. This breakthrough comes at a time when South Africa is warming by approximately 0.2°C...
Democracies must adapt in a disinformation age
On August 16, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—all led by military juntas that withdrew from ECOWAS—celebrated its first anniversary. In recent years, military takeovers have...
What does a second Trump term mean for Africa?
Donald Trump, to the chagrin of many, is firmly re-established in the White House. The day before the election, The Economist predicted a Kamala Harris win, but its model appeared to be overly sensitive to small-sample...
Minerals Policy Review: Findings and Recommendations Report 2024
In pre-colonial times, South Africa’s mineral resources were often mined for local uses with evidence of trade in precious metals predating the arrival of colonial settlers. In the country’s contemporary economic...
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