The clustering of Africa summits in 2026 is not coincidental. It reflects a continent whose geopolitical and economic weight is growing and whose governments are increasingly…
Each unaddressed attack undermines the UN’s legitimacy and reinforces perceptions of impotence
An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses
Data sovereignty refers to the principle that all data is subject to the laws and regulations of the nation state or jurisdiction in which it is collected. This concept gained…
It must champion a new global compact on critical minerals, one that prioritizes beneficiation, environmental protection, fair labour and development justice.
South Africa is more advanced on the just transition but pledges are rolling for Indonesia
Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
Creecy: SA must act on just energy transition or lose out on funding
The unvaccinated will be denied use of public services on 21 December, but only 5% of the population has been vaccinated
The world’s largest monitor lizard has moved up the red list for threatened species, with fewer than 4 000 of the species left
The 2020 lockdown meant tourism took a dive, but according to Libstar subsidiary Cape Herb & Spice, many people chose to ‘travel via their taste buds
Cave drawings dating back more than 45 000 years are slowly eroding as temperatures and humidity fluctuate
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
The reason may be that the messages reinforce popular perceptions that corruption is pervasive and insurmountable. In doing so, they encourage apathy and acceptance rather than…
Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found
In India and the Philippines, strongmen have consolidated immense power through democratic means. How do we explain this?
Boeing’s entire global fleet of almost 400 MAX planes has stayed out of service ever since, plunging the company into the biggest crisis it has seen
Can developing countries get rich from data?
Annuncement comes a week after Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 plummets into a field minutes into its flight, killing all onboard
A section of the crater collapsed after an eruption and slid into the ocean, triggering Saturday night’s killer wave
