Former Eswatini Parliamentarians Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
Former Eswatini Parliamentarians Sentenced to Long Prison Terms This month, a court in Eswatini sentenced two former members of parliament (MPs), Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube, to prison terms of 25 and 18 years, respectively. Both were initially arrested in 2021 for participating in and supporting pro-democracy protests. Mabuza and Dube’s trial concluded in January 2023 and […]
Double Whammy: Zimbabwe Farmers Struggle Against Illegal Mining and Climate Change
Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock – a combination of heat, droughts and floods caused by climate change, and water contamination and damaged land caused by illegal, small-scale mining. Droughts in Gwanda have significantly affected rural farmers and increased over the […]
Extreme Weather Disrupts South African Tourism: Research Reveals Coastal Impact
South Africa has experienced some extreme weather events in recent months. These have included floods and an uncommon tornado in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, floods in the Eastern Cape and mid-latitude cyclones in the Western Cape. Kaitano Dube, a human geographer who has researched tourism, extreme weather and resilience to climatic threats, says these severe […]
“A Historic Moment.” Campaigners Hail Legal Framework That Protects Disability Rights In Africa
Campaigners are celebrating after a landmark disability rights treaty was legally adopted by 15 member states of the African Union. African nations have taken a huge step forward in protecting the rights of people with disabilities following the announcement by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on 7 June 2024 that the […]
DP World Kicks Off Cashew Boom With Record Exports From Senegal
DP World marked the official start of Senegal’s cashew export season on 5 July, welcoming the MV Diogue, a mega-shipment carrying 2,000 tonnes of cashews from neighbouring Guinea-Bissau. West Africa is becoming one of the world’s leading exporters of cashew nuts, and, in Senegal, the nut sector is flourishing due to the country’s role as […]
Combating South Africa’s Double Burden Of Malnutrition: The Essential Role Of Nutritional Interventions
By Alan Browde, CEO and founder of SA Harvest As we celebrate Mandela Month, it’s a time to reflect on the profound values that Nelson Mandela stood for, including unity, compassion, and, most in line with SA Harvest’s mission – which is to end hunger in South Africa – the fight against poverty and hunger. In this article I focus […]
Unlocking Africa’s Green Growth Potential
As the world shifts towards sustainable development, Africa stands at the forefront of green growth opportunities that promise to drive economic prosperity while preserving the environment. Africa’s green growth potential is vast, encompassing renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and innovative technologies that can propel the continent towards a resilient and prosperous future. Africa is richly endowed […]
Global Conference To Explore Harnessing The Power Of AI For Sustainable Growth And Innovation In Africa 24-25 October Accra, Ghana
Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (#GCHRA24) The Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (#GCHRA24) is set to take place October 24-25th in Accra, Ghana with the theme, “A Global Discourse on Exploring the Emergence and Dynamics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Resource Technologies in Africa.” This conference will draw leading global business leaders, policymakers, technologists, […]
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa to Inaugurate New Parliamentary Term
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will open a new parliamentary term on Thursday, marking the start of business for his 11-party coalition government. This coalition was formed after the African National Congress (ANC) lost its parliamentary majority for the first time in the May 29 election. The ANC received just 40% of the vote, forcing […]
South Africans Mark Nelson Mandela Day 2024
Nelson Mandela Day is an internationally recognized day instituted by the United Nations to honor the former South African president and activist, Nelson Mandela. On this day, people are encouraged to make a difference in their communities, in line with Mandela’s belief that everyone has the ability and responsibility to make the world a better […]
