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How Policy Commons: Global Think Tanks supports the work of leading South African researchagencies and think tanks
17th April 2025 Case study: Supporting an independent African think tank on digital policy A think tank that conducts multidisciplinary research on digital... →
Women, illicit activities and terrorism: what are the risks for West Africa?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th April 2025 Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent extremists. Women’s... →
Hillside Aluminium guiding unchanged output for 2025 financial year 
By: Martin Creamer 17th April 2025 Although saleable production of aluminium from the Hillside Aluminium smelter in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal decreased by 1% to 537 000 t in the... →
AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th April 2025 AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Not long ago,... →
From 250 000 homes to fuzzy job numbers: Kenyan president’s claims under scrutiny
By: Africa Check 16th April 2025 As he begins the second half of his first term, Kenyan president William Ruto has been highlighting his achievements. One of his key talking points... →
Andrada looking to opening more mines in Namibia
By: Martin Creamer 16th April 2025 Opening more mines in Namibia is the aspiration of tin, tantalum and lithium green transition metals producer Andrada Mining. “We've always been... →
New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th April 2025 A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN. In his election campaigns for the African Union’s... →
SA Government turning the tide – the question on everyone’s mind
15th April 2025 More than three decades after the first inclusive election the country faces pressures locally and internationally. Now more than ever leaders in... →
