Counterfeit pharmaceuticals: A major threat to public health
The illegal trade of substandard and falsified (SF) medical products (also known as counterfeit pharmaceuticals, medicines or drugs) is a global challenge.
How can Zimbabwe successfully reintegrate into the international community?
This report seeks to provide a better understanding of the dynamics and impediments to improving Zimbabwean relations with other states, including those in the West.
The state of measurement & reporting for local procurement in mining in Africa
Governments in Africa are increasing local content regulations on mining that encourage or require local procurement of goods and services by investing companies.
How young Africans find innovative solutions to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic
June is Youth Month in South Africa, built around commemorations of the brave students in Soweto on 16 June 1976 who rose up against the imposition of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction.
Should all Africa’s states join the APRM?
When the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) – Africa’s governance monitoring and promotion instrument – was launched on 9 March 2003, it was voluntary.
Not much give from China in its relationship with Africa
Despite a warm African response to the recent ‘Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity Against Covid-19’, not much new came out of the virtual meeting. Crucially, there was no movement on cancellation of the $150bn in concessional loan debt.
Africa’s ICT infrastructure: Its present and prospects
Africa’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) deficit is a major brake on its development prospects.
DRC president’s chief of staff convicted of corruption and embezzlement
Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi’s chief of staff, Vital Kamerhe, was once a close ally of Joseph Kabila, leading his election campaign in 2006. Kamerhe is frequently credited with winning the eastern Congo vote for Kabila.
Futures literacy in mining: Empowering the African Mining Vision
The 10-year review of the African Mining Vision (AMV) is an opportunity to showcase the need for futures literacy, foresight and anticipatory governance.
A super year for ocean governance: A dream deferred?
2020 was meant to be a ‘Super Year for the Ocean’, with a series of negotiations and political processes due to take place on ocean governance, climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development.