The Governance Report
Africa must reverse the resource curseÂ
The African continent has an abundance of minerals that could drive the just energy transition – if governments and investors get it right. Last month, the South African delegation at the World...
South African politics: Uncertainty prevails
At the time of last year’s local government elections, it appeared we were at the end of a political age in South Africa. Since then, however, little evidence has emerged to suggest that this was, or is, the case. It is November 2022, and the...
A strategy to future-proof Zambia’s mining industry
Zambia is in an opportune position to benefit from the growing demand for copper to support the global energy transition. Policymakers in President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration have an opportunity to build a resilient and high-performance...
Africa must reverse the resource curseÂ
The African continent has an abundance of minerals that could drive the just energy transition – if governments and investors get it right. Last month, the South African delegation at the World Economic Forum affirmed that the country is ready to partner with the...
South African politics: Uncertainty prevails
At the time of last year’s local government elections, it appeared we were at the end of a political age in South Africa. Since then, however, little evidence has emerged to suggest that this was, or is, the case. It is November 2022, and the...
A strategy to future-proof Zambia’s mining industry
Zambia is in an opportune position to benefit from the growing demand for copper to support the global energy transition. Policymakers in President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration have an opportunity to build a resilient and high-performance...
Expert Analysis
100 years of Eskom: How did we get here?Â
July 2022 marked the height of Eskom’s key dysfunctions, and once again brought South Africa's state-owned electricity utility to the centre of...
Angolan elections to be a tight contestÂ
Angolans will head to the polls on 24 August. On the surface, these will be the most competitive Angolan elections yet. 
Angola Elections Tracker 2022
Introduction Political commentators predict that the Angolan 2022 electoral contest is set to be one of its most competitive yet. Opposition parties...
Glencore case: Are fines enough for real accountability?Â
Last month, Glencore, a multinational mining and commodity company, pleaded guilty to long-standing charges of systematic bribery, corruption, and...
The road to Mining Indaba: Putting ESG performance on the cardsÂ
Historically, ESG considerations have largely been ignored because unethical firms would externalise social and environmental costs with impunity. This led to widescale environmental degradation and the abuse of human rights. Â
Youth unemployment betrays the promise and sacrifice of 1976Â
Growing youth unemployment, combined with narrowing economic prospects, is a time bomb.
New patterns of political violence in SA
GGA analyses the new patterns of political violence in SA
Covid-19
Here you’ll find up-to-date Covid-19 stats provided by the WHO COVID-19 DASHBOARD and in-depth reporting on the governance around Covid-19
COVID-19: A pandemic unfavourable to journalists
The COVID-19 pandemic came with its own set of rules and regulations, which anyone who chose to disobey, did at their own risk. Many of these rules infringe on rights, across the board.
Ethiopia faces a ‘perfect storm’
A few months ago, security agents intercepted five of Ethiopia’s opposition figures at Addis Ababa airport and took them to a place where individuals contracting the coronavirus were isolated and treated.
In Cameroon, the wearing of face masks is mandatory – but not for Mr President
Cameroon occupies a prominent position on the list of countries in sub-Saharan Africa badly hit by the coronavirus. By 15 June, the country had surpassed the 10,000 mark in terms of confirmed coronavirus cases, with more than 275 deaths.
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Election Tracker
Zambia’s new day – the hard work begins
To paraphrase OR Tambo’s seminal speech in 1977: Zambians, you might think it is very difficult to wage an election struggle. Wait until you are in power. At that stage you will realise that it is actually more difficult to keep the power than to wage an election war....
Zambia’s new day – the hard work begins
To paraphrase OR Tambo’s seminal speech in 1977: Zambians, you might think it is very difficult to wage an election struggle. Wait until you are in power. At that stage you will realise that it is actually more difficult to keep the power than to wage an election war....
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