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African universities can do more than teach and research: they can drive social change
28th October 2026 African universities have significant public resources, including knowledge, skilled people, infrastructure and networks. Beyond producing... →
Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG
26th October 2026 Zimbabwe’s central bank wants people to use the ZiG, a gold-backed local currency launched in April 2024, alongside the US dollar. A proposed... →
What gets fact‑checked? How politics shapes the answer in four African countries
26th October 2026 Every couple of years, the same false stories come back. A claim that an election was rigged before a single vote was cast. An old video of... →
Whose vision of development counts? South Africa’s Amadiba communities made maps of what matters
26th October 2026 South Africa’s Mpondoland, on the east coast, is known for its red sand dunes and coastal forests. Here, the Amadiba people have lived sustainably... →
South Africa’s schools reflect an unequal society: what can teachers do about it?
21st October 2026 South Africa’s education system is often described as the key to overcoming the legacy of apartheid. The country remains one of the most unequal... →
Millions of children aren’t getting vaccinated: how mapping tools can help find them
21st October 2026 Worldwide about 13.5-million children have never received a vaccine at all. These are known as zero-dose children. Reaching them is central to the... →
South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa
19th October 2026 Completing value-added tax (VAT) returns takes time, and waiting for a refund can tie up money a business needs to pay suppliers or invest. The... →
African countries could save billions by cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases at the same time
19th October 2026 Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and... →
Radical economic policies in Argentina offer lessons – but not a blueprint – for South Africa
14th October 2026 Economic reform is usually judged by its numbers: inflation, deficits, growth. Less attention goes to the beliefs and habits that decide whether... →
Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
12th October 2026 The awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to distinguished South African jurist and international judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is about more... →
