The Luanda City Profiling Report is part of the African Cities Profiling project, which aims to enhance understanding of individual cities across the continent with a view to improving government effectiveness and...
Angola
Democratic backsliding and why it matters for mining
Many of you operating beyond South Africa will have seen that Tanzania is about to host another sham election. This is part of a broader problem that we refer to as ‘democratic backsliding’. It’s not only an African...
Angola and the Isabel Dos Santos web
Corruption is not merely an economic crime; it is an act of violent dispossession. It is the art of turning the machinery of the state into a private ATM, a heist executed in broad daylight under the banner of...
What is Trump’s game?
One may say a lot about Trump. As Bono said when introducing U2’s best song at Red Rocks in 1984: “There’s been a lot of talk about this next song... maybe too much talk... this song is not a rebel song; this song is...
Peace mission a crucial opportunity for SA to clarify foreign policy
The misalignment and miscommunication of South Africa’s foreign policy continue to be the subject of much scrutiny and criticism. The African peace initiative presents South Africa with an opportunity to recalibrate...
Inclusive governance matters for the private sector
At first glance, the term “inclusive governance” can appear nebulous, especially when compared to some of the more traditional concerns businesses and investors have. However, the principle which underpins the concept...
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