Africa’s lingering colonial ties with Seba’s arrest
A man in handcuffs at an airport seldom becomes a continental flashpoint, but the recent arrest of Kemi Seba has done exactly that....
Eswatini’s strategic influence 40 years on
As Eswatini celebrates 40 years of independence alongside four decades under the leadership of His Majesty King Mswati III, reflection often turns inward...
Fuel queues, battered economies collide
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Africa’s water paradox in age of war
There is a cruel irony unfolding across two regions that seldom share the same headline. In parts of the Middle East, water is...
Procurement efficiency matters, period!
Public procurement sits at the centre of service delivery, shaping how States acquire medicines, build infrastructure and supply essential goods. Across Africa, when...
High price of cheap Chinese imports
Trade relations between Africa and China continue to expand; however, available data shows a persistent imbalance that favours the Asian economy. Current statistics...
SADC and energy security
Energy cooperation has long been presented as one of the most practical pillars of the Southern African Development Community. The establishment of the...
Ripple effects of SA’s migration policy across SADC
Policy shifts within one country seldom remain confined within its border perimeters. In Southern Africa, where economies, labour markets and social systems are...
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ByNolwazi Bongwe30 April 2026