With every second city and town projected to suffer increased flooding, South Africa must be better prepared.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Op-Ed | Coal and Nuclear are “Weapons of mass destruction”
Every year, Coal is responsible for over 800,000 premature deaths globally but despite its devastating impact on the environment and human life, we seem less and less concerned about lives lost yearly.
Politics and Society Mali’s Military Ejects France but Faces Serious Challenges
France and other global leaders need to recognise that there are many larger questions at the root of the issues Malians face—questions around their livelihood and their dignity.
Politics and Society Cartoon | Goodluck Jonathan rejects APC nomination
Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan has rejected a presidential nomination by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Politics and Society The war in Ukraine: Africa risks paying a heavy price for neutrality
The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.
Politics and Society Resource-curse — Opaque mining deals in Malawi
Lack of implementation of mining laws has created a lacuna for foreign companies to exploit mineral resources illegally and unsustainably, violate the rights of communities, destroy the environment, and devalue Malawi’s potential for growth.
Politics and Society The bad, dangerous and ugly days of “Nairoberry” are back
Criminal incidents in Nairobi are on the rise. The infamous dangerous, ugly and dark days of “Nairoberry” are back. With elections looming, the Jubilee government has all its guns trained on the impending tumultuous polls. An economic meltdown, an underpaid and agitated police service and the election fever — it’s a free-for-all, which has seen the city’s crimes soar to the detriment of its habitats.
Politics and Society Making COVID vaccines in Africa: advances and sustainability issues
Before the COVID pandemic, efforts to address the challenge of limited vaccine production on the continent yielded little success.
Politics and Society No support, No say: The hypocrisy of Anti-abortion Laws
Anti-abortion laws do not stop abortions from happening they decrease access to safe abortions. Does the pro-life agenda of ‘saving lives’ outrightly ignore preventable maternal deaths and morbidities? And does it saddle women with the brunt of a broken education and healthcare system?