The Conversation
G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists
12th May 2025 The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? →
Heat extremes in southern Africa might continue even if net-zero emissions are achieved
12th May 2025 Human emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming. This has made high-impact, heat extreme events around the globe more and more... →
Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?
9th May 2025 More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign... →
Digital government can benefit citizens: how South Africa can reduce the risks and get it right
8th May 2025 The digital revolution is reshaping governance worldwide. From the electronic filing of taxes to digital visa applications, technology is making... →
City police in South Africa’s capital have a bad image – how to fix it
6th May 2025 Corruption in South Africa’s public institutions has been a pressing issue for the past two decades. From national government offices to local... →
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
6th May 2025 Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is,... →
South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables: how it’s going
2nd May 2025 Just over 74% of South Africa’s electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership... →
Tiny technology that can find pollution in South Africa’s water and trap it
2nd May 2025 Nanotechnology is the use of materials that are one-billionth of a metre (a nanometre) in size. One of its potential uses is to clean up whatever... →
US-China trade war could hurt Nigerian entrepreneurs: why, and how they should prepare
30th April 2025 As China and the United States lock horns in a trade war, slamming tariffs on each other, entrepreneurs in Nigeria are vulnerable to the fallout.... →
Ghana’s citizens have a right to protest: what does the law say about restricting it?
30th April 2025 Ghana’s attorney general and minister of justice dropped charges against members of Democracy Hub, a civil society group, in February 2025, after... →
