By Andrew Forbes, University of the Witwatersrand and Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, University of South Africa Light is all around us, essential…
Tag: global economy
What causes inequality in African countries? New book traces a vicious cycle
By Murray Leibbrandt, University of Cape Town; Anda David, Agence Française de Développement (AFD); Rawane Yasser, Agence Française de Développement…
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
By Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, University of Pretoria and Ramos Emmanuel Mabugu, Sol Plaatje University Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty…
West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card
By Emmanuel Kwesi Aning, Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Center and Jesper Bjarnesen, The Nordic Africa Institute The Economic Community…
Nuclear war threat: why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban
By Olamide Samuel, University of Leicester At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, intensified by strategic…
Wealthy nations owe climate debt to Africa – funds that could help cities grow
By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Cape Town Wealthy nations fuelled their industrial growth and urbanisation by burning fossil fuels.…
What is apartheid? New book for young readers explains South Africa’s racist system
By Xolisa Guzula, University of Cape Town and Athambile Masola, University of Cape Town A new book, Together Apart: The…
Global crises have hit education hard: 24 years of research offers a way forward for southern Africa
By Emmanuel Ojo, University of the Witwatersrand Global crises have shaped our world over the past two decades, affecting education…
US trade wars with China – and how they play out in Africa
By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney Since taking office, US president Donald Trump has implemented policies that have been notably…
15 million South Africans don’t get enough to eat every day: 4 solutions
By Stephen Devereux, Institute of Development Studies; Busiso Moyo, University of the Western Cape, and Mark Heywood, University of Cape…
