Africa after COVID-19 and the retreat of globalism
A few weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, the consensus is that the world will not be the same again.
COVID-19 and the crisis of national development
The global practice of monetising ecosystems to further national economic development has laid fertile ground for the COVID-19 pandemic and others like it.
Ambassador Lin Songtian’s recall signals shifts ahead in China-Africa relationship
The sudden recall from South Africa of Chinese ambassador Lin Songtian was initially interpreted as being a demotion. But the contrary appears to be true – it now looks as though his deft use of Twitter has propelled him into another role: A combatant in the growing US-China media confrontation.
COVID-19: Immunising one country and leaving the rest to their fate not enough to protect citizens
The Group of 20, chaired by Saudi Arabia, must consider the specific plight of the poorest countries during global pandemics
Coronavirus and upcoming elections in Africa: What are the options?
At the rapid rate at which the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been spreading, it was only a matter of time before Africa was affected.
Positioning South Africa in 21st century global nuclear security debates
South Africa’s third term on the UN Security Council (UNSC), which began in January 2019, takes place within a more constrained domestic milieu than its previous terms.
Should SA establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Lessons from the African continent
During his budget speech last month, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni took steps to concretise longstanding talks on establishing a South African Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF).
Coronavirus: our offices are closed, but we’re keeping connected
It was always going to be a matter of time before the global COVID-19 pandemic hit our shores.
South Africa’s carbon tax: Balancing climate action and economic development
South Africa has committed to becoming a low-carbon and climate-resilient nation by signing the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Botswana’s civil society gears up for African Peer Review Mechanism
After years of disinterest and dismissal, Botswana became the 38th country to accede to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) – Africa’s good governance promotion and monitoring tool – in February 2019.