The Governance Report
Participation beyond the ballot box is essential for democracy in South Africa
In 1998, four years after the inaugural elections in South Africa, Patrick Kulati wrote in the Environmental Justice Network newsletter that “public participation is one of the major issues that...
The 2022 Census report exposes SA’s development problems
The 2022 Census report paints a gloomy picture of the development of post-apartheid South Africa. This is notwithstanding the undercount of the current latest Census report; 30% of homes and 31% of individuals were not part of the overall data...
De Beers Botswana needs robust joint venture partnerships to sustain its future
By Michael Oabona Kgengwenyane A review of the paper by Sheila Khama titled “Joint Venture Agreement - Inside the companies that operationalise agreements between Botswana and De Beers - Outlived their value or future Icons?”. Sheila’s paper comes...
Participation beyond the ballot box is essential for democracy in South Africa
In 1998, four years after the inaugural elections in South Africa, Patrick Kulati wrote in the Environmental Justice Network newsletter that “public participation is one of the major issues that continue to elude South Africans as they grapple with the realities of...
The 2022 Census report exposes SA’s development problems
The 2022 Census report paints a gloomy picture of the development of post-apartheid South Africa. This is notwithstanding the undercount of the current latest Census report; 30% of homes and 31% of individuals were not part of the overall data...
De Beers Botswana needs robust joint venture partnerships to sustain its future
By Michael Oabona Kgengwenyane A review of the paper by Sheila Khama titled “Joint Venture Agreement - Inside the companies that operationalise agreements between Botswana and De Beers - Outlived their value or future Icons?”. Sheila’s paper comes...
Expert Analysis
The Zimbabwean nightmare and tragic optimism of Mutambara
To mention Zimbabwe and the idea of a “dream” in the same sentence, as Professor Arthur Mutambara has done, is to be provocative and challenging....
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...
Africa must increase resilience to food insecurity caused by the Ukraine war
Whichever direction the Russia-Ukraine war may take over the next few weeks and months, the conflict has already impacted the next harvesting...
Peacemaking Advisory Group works to decrease tensions in Cabo Delgado
The purpose of the Peacemaking Advisory Group (PAG) is to create a safe and non-partisan platform for discussion and consultation between critical...
SA’s energy crisis plan – Too little over too long
Africa Energy Indaba concluded its 15th instalment in Cape Town, South Africa early this month. The conference aimed to discuss, debate, and...
Cabora Bassa oil and gas project – a GGA assessment
A GGA assessment of the Cabora Bassa oil and gas project's social, economic, and environmental impacts on local communities in Muzarabani and Mbire...
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
Zambia Elections Tracker 2021: Pre-election developments
Since Zambia’s independence in 1964, the country has experienced several successful changes in leadership, and peaceful transfers of power.
Zambia Elections Tracker 2021: Pre-election developments
Since Zambia’s independence in 1964, the country has experienced several successful changes in leadership, and peaceful transfers of power.
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