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Zambia’s new day – the hard work begins

Zambia’s new day – the hard work begins

To paraphrase OR Tambo’s seminal speech in 1977: Zambians, you might think it is very difficult to wage an election struggle. Wait until you are in power. At that stage you will realise that it is actually more difficult to keep the power than to wage an election war....

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The dangers of China-funded coal mining for Botswana’s future

The dangers of China-funded coal mining for Botswana’s future

China is the world’s leading emitter of greenhouse gases (GHGs), and one of the largest coal investors in Africa. China accounts for  27% of total GHGs, while the EU only accounts for 6%. Africa’s entire contribution is minimal (although South Africa's emissions are...

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Governance matters more than ever for South Africa 

Governance matters more than ever for South Africa 

Tragic events have recently befallen South Africa - scenes that most of us would like to forget but cannot unsee. Like the riots that broke out in the UK 10 years ago, or the storming of the US Capitol in support of Trump, the orchestrated looting and violence of July...

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Zambia election day 2021: Summary

Zambia election day 2021: Summary

While we wait for the official results to be verified and released, the following will provide a summary of events that took place on election day in Zambia. Introduction For the 2021 Zambian elections, there were over 7 million registered voters. The day passed...

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