Welcome to 2025! As I write this column, I am preparing to attend my 12th African Mining Indaba. The theme for 2025 is “Future-Proofing African Mining, Today!” This is built on four pillars, all worth interrogating...
Zambia
Addressing Zambia’s Water Security Challenges
This policy briefing outlines the scale of Zambia’s current water crisis and examines its impact on agriculture, the environment, and the economy. Based on this analysis, it recommends a multifaceted approach to...
The allure of the “Rwanda Model” – why it’s misplaced
A view that appears to be gaining traction in some policy circles is that African countries need a benevolent dictator. The argument runs along the lines of suggesting that we’re not quite ready for democracy: Due to...
Rethinking debt relief: A closer look at Zambia and beyond
At the end of June 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Zambia reached a deal with its Official Creditors Committee (OCC) under the G20 Common Framework for debt relief. Under the deal, Zambia will...
Strategies to future-proof Zambia – Debt relief and beyond
Debt relief negotiations are currently taking place, with Zambia expected to be the first country to receive debt relief under the newly created G20 Common Framework. However, the process faces challenges, with China...
Enhancing youth engagement and voter participation in South Africa’s 2024 polls
INSIGHT: Addressing the lack of youth representation and utilising platforms like social media could energise young voters and improve overall voter turnout. As South Africa commemorates Youth Day and prepares for the...
