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The value of tacit knowledge for economic success
By: Saliem Fakir 26th January 2024 Michael Polanyi, the brother of the famous Karl Polanyi (the writer of The Great Transformation), says in his book, Tacit Knowledge, that “we can... →
How does malaria impact education and gender equality? Evidence from Rwanda
By: Econ3x3 25th January 2024 The recent Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the negative socioeconomic impacts associated with disease. But malaria has impacted the health and... →
Four global trends tailor-made to create South African jobs
25th January 2024 The Defend our Democracy-hosted nine-webinar series, led by John Matisonn, providing an innovative forum for discussion, ideas and reflections on... →
The Economy: What South Africa should learn from China, Japan, and selected high-growth African states?
25th January 2024 The Defend our Democracy hosted its second webinar of a nine-webinar series on November 18, 2023, led by John Matisonn, providing an innovative... →
Three South African universities have new approaches to assessing students: why this is a good thing
24th January 2024 South African higher education faces many complex challenges rooted in the legacy of apartheid. They include the fact that many students are... →
Intelligence-led investigations can curb Ethiopia’s kidnappings
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 24th January 2024 Kidnapping and extortion are on the rise in Ethiopia, with cases even reported beyond the country’s borders. Ethiopian Electric Power announced in... →
Fact-checking the ANC’s January 8th claims about progress – and what the party said in response
By: Africa Check 24th January 2024 The city of Mbombela in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province was the location for this year’s African National Congress (ANC) January 8th statement.... →
Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains
23rd January 2024 The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt... →
South Africa’s ageing population comes with new challenges. How best to adapt to them
23rd January 2024 Young people – under the age of 15 – currently make up 29% of South Africa’s population. But this will soon change: the aged portion of the... →
Africa needs a stronger voice on resolving the Red Sea crisis
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 23rd January 2024 The Red Sea crisis is now a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) priority, with three meetings held this year already. Following several months... →