Land reform has always been closely tied to shifts in the wider political economy of countries.
Zimbabwe
Politics and Society From Zimbabwe to Bolivia: what makes a military coup?
When the military intervened against Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe in 2017, it wasn’t widely called a military coup. New research shows that’s exactly what it was.
Politics and Society SADC’s anti-sanctions call shows disregard for Zimbabweans’ needs
Rather than grandstanding, SADC should back a re-engagement process to negotiate a solution to sanctions.
African identities Humanity’s birthplace: why everyone alive today can call northern Botswana home
Genetic analysis has traced the evolutionary footsteps of modern humans all the way back to a prehistoric wetland that spanned parts of modern-day Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Politics and Society Zimbabwean company sows the country’s first legal crop of hemp
The Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT) has planted the country’s first authorised hemp crop at a prison in Harare in the wake of the government legalising the production of industrial hemp. Hemp can be refined into a variety of commercial items, including paper, textiles, and clothing.
Lifestyle The trials and joys of travelling in overloaded malaichas to Zimbabwe
The minibus taxis with their trailers filled with goods offer a glimmer of hope for desperate people trying to make a living.
Politics and Society Can South Africa repair its image damaged by xenophobia?
SA needs to end the denialism around xenophobia and engage in frank dialogue with its continental partners.
Politics and Society Mugabe is dead, but old men still run southern Africa
It remains to be seen how much longer the ‘old men syndrome’ will persist in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa, despite growing frustration among the politically powerless.
Politics and Society Robert Mugabe’s real legacy is the hunger of his people
Will Mugabe’s successor Emmerson Mnangagwa do what’s needed to finally free Zimbabweans from deprivation?