The Governance Report
How is Lesotho faring as its citizens head to the polls this week?
The Basotho are homogenous people sharing a language, culture, and history. The kingdom covers 30,000 square kilometers, and has a population of about 2,175,699. Lesotho was a British colony for 98...
Russia in Ukraine: South Africa’s unprincipled stanceÂ
The South African government’s policy on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine comes in the context of its record on human rights internationally, which is a sorry tale. In the pursuit of its own agenda internationally over the past 15 years, the...
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 market manipulation to authorities of the United States (US), Brazil, and the United Kingdom (UK)....
How is Lesotho faring as its citizens head to the polls this week?
The Basotho are homogenous people sharing a language, culture, and history. The kingdom covers 30,000 square kilometers, and has a population of about 2,175,699. Lesotho was a British colony for 98 years and gained independence on 4 October 1966. The totem of the...
Russia in Ukraine: South Africa’s unprincipled stanceÂ
The South African government’s policy on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine comes in the context of its record on human rights internationally, which is a sorry tale. In the pursuit of its own agenda internationally over the past 15 years, the...
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 market manipulation to authorities of the United States (US), Brazil, and the United Kingdom (UK)....
Expert Analysis
Ramaphosa exercises good governance in appointing Zondo
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Raymond Zondo as South Africa’s Chief Justice.
Ukraine conflict – implications for Africa
As the Ukraine war evolves, it is an opportune time or African countries to formulate new political and economic policies that may help them tap global markets.
Political violence in South Africa’s municipal councils – a perpetual cycle?
Political violence in South Africa’s municipal councils creates a climate of insecurity.
Making Zondo’s findings count is not government’s job alone
Given South Africa’s poor record on implementing the advice of commissions, business and civil society must pitch in. South Africa’s Zondo...
Hung councils, coalitions, minority governments and the precarious future of South Africa’s municipalities
Political developments from the 1 November Local Government Elections led to 66 hung councils across South Africa: None of the competing parties...
Shell exploration: Managing natural resource governance and environmental concerns
The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has recently concluded in Glasgow. That there was sunshine in that part of the world was perhaps all the...
COP26: Evaluating its outcomes from an African perspective
On 12 November 2021, the United Nations 26th Annual Climate Summit (COP26) concluded in Glasgow with a series of new commitments and pledges signed...
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
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Election Tracker
Uganda 2021 Election: Implications and Lessons
Introduction On Saturday 16 January 2021, the Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) once again declared President Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the winners. He will start his 6th term as president of Uganda. Museveni is entering his 35th...
Uganda 2021 Election: Implications and Lessons
Introduction On Saturday 16 January 2021, the Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) once again declared President Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the winners. He will start his 6th term as president of Uganda. Museveni is entering his 35th...
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