The work done by the campaign before, during and after the drought remains important for the food security of Cape Town
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The Wagner Group has become a tool to further Russian objectives in Africa without attracting the scrutiny that regular military units would.
William Ruto is determined to reduce public debt by collecting more taxes to pay for what the country needs.
It’s campaign season in Nigeria. A political scientist shares what she hates and likes about political campaigns.
The culture of impunity that has lingered since the presidency of Jacob Zuma has to give way to a new era of integrity and accountability.
The decline in support for the ANC suggests that coalition governments will become increasingly common in the country, affecting its appointment policy.
Though entrepreneurship of any kind is not easy, it can instil tenacity in the face of adversity. There are lessons here for trainee teachers.
South Africans are actively challenging the criminalisation of the state. Many of the revelations about fraud, corruption and nepotism come from principled whistle-blowers within the state.
The two West African countries can help each other avert flooding disasters.
A 1971 law, and the parallel growth of an illegal economy, shaped South Africa’s unique cannabis landscape.
Attacks on electoral materials and election commission officials in the south-east region of Nigeria could have serious implications for the overall success of 2023 presidential election.
Security companies suggest that criminals take advantage of the fact that many home and business security systems get compromised during power outages.
The Tanzanian president’s reform drive has endeared her to the populace but will also embolden opposition to her political ambitions.
Digital technology is changing the way water is accessed in Ghana. Water ATMs are gaining traction as a means to an end.
Kenya’s electoral agency is tasked with enhancing and supporting constitutional democracy – any dysfunctions would have dire consequences.
The future and fate of Nigeria depends on the strength of character and dedication of the incoming president.
South Africa’s foreign policy under Ramaphosa emphasises economic diplomacy and ‘progressive internationalism’, which promotes global equity and ending the dominance of the global north.
The findings show that Zambian agricultural policies do reduce headcount poverty and inequality.
Accra could keep its political role while some of its other functions are distributed around the country.
Where both capacity and integrity are weak, dysfunction is inevitable.
Through their mastery of the environment and target selection, the Badoo cult gang was able to unleash terror among residents.
East Africa is one of the fastest urbanising regions in the world, but it’s still in the early phases. There’s a big opportunity to get the region’s cities right.
Lowering spatial inequalities can reduce economic and social inequities.
Any new wealth will create new social, economic and political tensions.
Artificial Intelligence comes with a litany of ethical risks and dilemmas. Some are universal, but some are unique to particular countries, like South Africa.