The white liberal establishment, both inside and outside the Democratic Alliance, holds on to its race-blindness by distorting the South African idea of “non-racialism”.
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Even though they were a product of apartheid’s propaganda broadcasting machine, Zulu language radio dramas proved subversively powerful by reflecting communal black life and creating new stars.
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Women have to push through barriers to access higher education.
The institution of chieftaincy in Ghana must be involved if illegal mining is to be curbed
The impact of climate change on agriculture and food production is clear: the sector will suffer. Here’s what needs to be done.
The Democratic Alliance’s problems can be traced back to the politicisation of race, which has persisted even after the dawn of democracy in 1994.
Contrary to stereotypes of nepotism and corruption, African governments such as Ghana’s work hard to respond to need over politics. They can mostly resist politics, but not entirely.
As the share of renewable energies in the energy mix rises, policymakers must understand how renewable energies can influence electricity prices.
Mining companies and some heritage consultants don’t understand the sacredness attached to ancestral remains, and the meaning of land in African communities.
Marking the end of the Cold War offers the chance to reflect on the changes and continuities in African politics and international relations since 1989.
Lobby group FOR SA is backed by the US Christian right. Its latest target is South Africa’s increasingly inclusive sex education lesson plans.
Drought-driven humanitarian emergencies can be prevented if groundwater is reliably made available at strategic locations.
AMISOM’s experiences suggest that urban peace operations must be given sufficient resources from the outset
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To break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition, the government needs to ensure that children have access to sufficient healthy food.
The Khamas have dominated Botswana’s politics since the 1870s, but they are now a discredited, spent force.
The real crisis with water supply is that South Africa doesn’t know what it doesn’t know.
The EU continues to enter into fresh agreements with countries, despite evidence of serious population declines in the species of interest.
Malawi must change its diplomatic approach and align its national interests with Mozambique’s
Low-cost titanium alloys in South Africa could be used in non-aerospace sectors, such as car parts, medical devices, implants, jewellery and kitchen appliances.
With an outdated story that gives up on manufacturing, Africa will fail to close the huge digital gap it still faces.
Research shows that abuse, violence and poor relationships in families may have dire consequences for society, and specifically children.
A community driven approach to border patrol could be more useful than providing arms for border guards
The political crisis and any potential instability may once again force the military’s hand
It’s not clear whether South Africa’s president can coordinate his ministers in a way that provides clarity about dealing with the country’s energy crisis.
The unstable authoritarian pathway that many post-colonial African states followed was facilitated by the way in which European empires undermined democratic elements within African societies.