The Governance Report
The billion dollar ivory illusion
Southern African nations are at it again. Nyasha Chingono reported in late May that those “hosting the largest elephant populations in the world made a fresh pitch…to be allowed to sell their $1bn...
SONA must reflect Ramaphosa’s ultimate duty
A somewhat perplexing disconnect lies at the heart of South African democracy today. On the one hand, the country continues to perform relatively well, particularly within the African context, on the global indices of democratic quality and...
Maximising the impact of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)
This briefing assesses South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). It acknowledges programme achievements while addressing challenges, including delays to the procurement process and financial issues...
The billion dollar ivory illusion
Southern African nations are at it again. Nyasha Chingono reported in late May that those “hosting the largest elephant populations in the world made a fresh pitch…to be allowed to sell their $1bn ivory stockpiles”, purportedly to allocate it towards conservation. How...
SONA must reflect Ramaphosa’s ultimate duty
A somewhat perplexing disconnect lies at the heart of South African democracy today. On the one hand, the country continues to perform relatively well, particularly within the African context, on the global indices of democratic quality and...
Maximising the impact of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP)
This briefing assesses South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). It acknowledges programme achievements while addressing challenges, including delays to the procurement process and financial issues...
Expert Analysis
Reconciling interests and values in an era of great power competition
The world is entering a new era of great power competition. Renewed, and emerging rivalries between major countries including China, India, Russia...
Zimbabwe – an urgent call to restore justice and confidence
Post 23 August – Zimbabwe needs to do more to restore trust and confidence With the inauguration, cabinet announcement and swearing-in of new...
Eswatini Elections Weekly Tracker
SADC deploys Electoral Observation Mission On 19 September 2023, the President of the Republic of Zambia, and Chairperson of the Southern African...
Mandela Day 2023: How true is SA to his legacy?
In 1909, at the apex of the British Empire, Westminster passed an Act of Parliament which banded together four colonies on the southern tip of...
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...
Just energy transition provides an opportunity for Zimbabwe to expand rural electrification
Access to energy is a priority of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy (NDS1) for economic growth, which envisages a prosperous...
Enhancing Political Accountability in South Africa
Enshrined in the founding provisions of South Africa’s democratic constitution is the commitment to a “multi-party system of democratic government,...
Covid-19
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Election Tracker
SA municipal elections – Unpacking the coalition puzzle
As the 1 November 2021 date for the local government elections (LGE) draws closer, calls for coalition politics are gaining momentum. Political analyst William Gumede predicted before the 2019 general election, “It could be the last time the governing ANC wins an...
SA municipal elections – Unpacking the coalition puzzle
As the 1 November 2021 date for the local government elections (LGE) draws closer, calls for coalition politics are gaining momentum. Political analyst William Gumede predicted before the 2019 general election, “It could be the last time the governing ANC wins an...
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