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Trump’s attack on Ramaphosa was an insult to Africa
The meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was, at its heart, about…
Twenty-five years after Zimbabwe’s land reform: What has changed?
This year it’s 25 years since Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform. Ever since the year 2000 when people invaded the land…
Why East Africa is leaving Southern Africa behind
Elsabé Loots explores the differing economic trajectories and their implications for both regions, emphasizing the impact of regional dynamics and…
The key to transforming African health
Despite the relentless stream of bad news from around the world, there are still reasons for optimism. One notable example…
South Africa is scrapping special work permits for Zimbabweans – migrants will be left exposed
Why is the #ZEP matter in court and what are the contested issues?
Zimbabwe’s Nelson Chamisa wants election to stop ‘dictatorship’
@NelsonChamisa says the extent of tyranny in Zimbabwe under @edmnangagwa is worse than under Robert Mugabe, the late dictator
How illicit financial flows are emptying Zimbabwe of its wealth
Patronage politics is widespread in Zimbabwe, and powerful politicians use State resources to reward supporters
How to impeach a president: Ramaphosa case puts new rules to the test in South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa faces possible impeachment in the country’s parliament over the illegal stashing of thousands of US…
South Africa is trapped again: What kind of leaders can set the country free?
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has warned that the country was ripe for its own Arab Spring
Inflation is spiking in Zimbabwe but high interest rates are not the answer
There are two longstanding fundamental drivers of inflation in Zimbabwe