Expert Analysis
Farewell John Robertson, the economist who spoke truth to power
In John Robertson’s passing (1937-2022), Zimbabwe has lost one of its most eminent economists. Throughout his professional life, he remained a voice of conscience while bearing witness to the best and worst moments of Zimbabwe’s economic journey. Having...
Making Zondo’s findings count is not government’s job alone
Given South Africa’s poor record on implementing the advice of commissions, business and civil society must pitch in. South Africa’s Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture, corruption and fraud handed the first of its three-part report to President Cyril...
Hung councils, coalitions, minority governments and the precarious future of South Africa’s municipalities
Political developments from the 1 November Local Government Elections led to 66 hung councils across South Africa: None of the competing parties managed to secure an outright majority of over 51% of the votes in these councils. The subsequent negotiations for...
Shell exploration: Managing natural resource governance and environmental concerns
The 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) has recently concluded in Glasgow. That there was sunshine in that part of the world was perhaps all the evidence one needs that climate change is real. Humour aside, it is difficult to overstate the fact that a climate...
COP26: Evaluating its outcomes from an African perspective
On 12 November 2021, the United Nations 26th Annual Climate Summit (COP26) concluded in Glasgow with a series of new commitments and pledges signed to address the global climate crisis. Despite this, Africa, the continent most affected by climate change, failed to...
Municipal performance and election outcomes: A statistical analysis
Introduction The 2021 South African Local Government Elections (LGEs) saw the lowest voter turnout in the history of South Africa’s electoral democracy. Overall turnout for the election was recorded at 45.86%, and of the nine provinces, only the Northern Cape saw...
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