Why developing countries must unite to protect the WTO’s dispute settlement system
The World Trade Organisation’s dispute settlement mechanism has, for decades, provided stability and predictability to the resolution of disputes between...
Ghana: Street vending helps migrants to survive in Accra, but it’s illegal – a solution for all is needed
Moving to the city is a common strategy for the rural poor in the global south. Economic hardship pushes individuals...
It took 16 years but South Africa has impeached a senior judge – who is Judge Hlophe and what went wrong?
Former Western Cape judge president John Mandlakayise Hlophe has become one of the first two members of South Africa’s judiciary...
It took 16 years but South Africa has impeached a senior judge – who is John Hlophe and what went wrong?
Former Western Cape judge president John Mandlakayise Hlophe has become one of the first two members of South Africa’s judiciary...
Africa needs China for its digital development – but at what price?
Digital technologies have many potential benefits for people in African countries. They can support the delivery of healthcare services, promote...
Johannesburg’s water crisis is getting worse – expert explains why the taps keep running dry in South Africa’s biggest city
Since the latter part of 2023 hardly a week has gone by without some residents of Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial...
South Africa’s apartheid legacy is still hobbling research – a study of geography shows how
Knowledge matters. It informs how we think about the world around us. It informs our decisions and government policies, supporting...
Pregnant women in South Africa should be offered social grants – it’ll save the state money in the long run
A baby’s first 1,000 days, from the time of conception until their second birthday, is a crucial window of opportunity...
Nigeria’s ban on alcohol sold in small sachets will help tackle underage drinking
On February 5, 2024, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced a ban on alcoholic beverages...
Les classements des universités sont non scientifiques et nuisent à l’éducation, selon des experts
Nous établissons des classements pour presque tout : les dix meilleurs restaurants à proximité, les meilleures villes à visiter, les...