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Mzilikazi Khumalo was a brilliant linguist with a stellar career in music. These achievements are extraordinary considering the obstacles he faced throughout his career.
Harsh socio-environmental factors, especially when they happen in the early years of a child’s life, can establish a developmental “biology of misfortune”.
Concerns about socioeconomic well-being were the main reason why people voted for a certain political party.
Where natural resources are shared, in addition to the states, regional and international organisations also have a role to play in steering who gets what.
The judgment highlights the lack of interest by successive government ministers in curtailing the self-interested actions of rural elites.
While the loss of contact learning time can be quantified, it’s more difficult to quantify the effect of school closures on learning outcomes.
There’s a significant variation in how companies, including multinationals, respond to South Africa’s black economic empowerment policies.
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It is crucial to improve research training in Africa. This can help solve complex issues on the continent.
In Ethiopia’s new and unsettled political space, there are issues related to the current electoral rules, the performance and strength of the opposition parties, and to campaigning.
A new government with popular legitimacy will have power to address lingering political, economic and security challenges.
The collapse of local government in small towns is beginning to affect investment in farming, and the ability of agribusinesses to operate.
A changing climate threatens the balance that communities in drylands have created.
The Malawi court’s decision provides a roadmap for future challenges to the death penalty in other southern African countries.
Ethiopian politicians, both opposition and incumbents, have found it difficult to undo the political culture of winning by elimination.
Policy changes and advocacy efforts have lead to improvements in the protection and wellbeing of children on the continent. But a lot more still needs to be done.
Sir Jugnauth considerably shaped the economic and political contours of contemporary Mauritius.
Many unemployed young people are engaged in a variety of economic activities. These may not necessarily be recognised as a form of self employment or informal employment.
Promoting entrepreneurship will help reduce unemployment in South Africa. But the government has to step up its game.
Kenya needs to address spending inefficiencies to attain the goals outlined in the budget.
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Professor/Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria
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