The Governance Report
Is ESG just Colonialism 2.0?
In a recent editorial for the Washington Examiner, African Energy Chamber Executive Chair NJ Ayuk labelled Environmental Social Governance (ESG) as "Colonialism 2.0”. Mr Ayuk argues that ESG...
The Governance Performance Index – How do South Africa’s metros rank?
Much of the coverage ahead of the November 2021 South African Local Government Elections (LGEs) has focused on the state of service delivery and administration within the country's 257 municipalities. Besides the 205 local and 44 district...
Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgado
Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgabo The authors of this report would like to acknowledge the bravery and courage of the men, women and children who have been caught in the most heart-wrenching circumstances in Cabo Delgado. Impoverished, homeless,...
Is ESG just Colonialism 2.0?
In a recent editorial for the Washington Examiner, African Energy Chamber Executive Chair NJ Ayuk labelled Environmental Social Governance (ESG) as "Colonialism 2.0”. Mr Ayuk argues that ESG criteria for financial investments are being weaponised to impose green...
The Governance Performance Index – How do South Africa’s metros rank?
Much of the coverage ahead of the November 2021 South African Local Government Elections (LGEs) has focused on the state of service delivery and administration within the country's 257 municipalities. Besides the 205 local and 44 district...
Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgado
Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgabo The authors of this report would like to acknowledge the bravery and courage of the men, women and children who have been caught in the most heart-wrenching circumstances in Cabo Delgado. Impoverished, homeless,...
Expert Analysis
No country, no future
The bleak plight of stateless children in South Africa The Bill of Rights states that every child has the right to a name and a nationality from...
Malawi elections provide a global lesson in democracy
While outgoing US President Donald Trump has repeated tantrums at the prospect of leaving the White House, a lesson in democracy from Malawi is...
5th Annual GRC Africa 2020
With the changing compliance landscape, the need for professionals with data protection knowledge has never been greater. For example, the new...
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.
COVID-19: In South Africa, a constitutional crisis and even worse inequality
When President Cyril Ramaphosa stepped up to the podium on 15 March 2020, to announce a National State of Disaster, 10 days after the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the country, there was a collective sigh of relief.
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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