Around the world, women continue to face structural barriers in accessing justice systems that are often expensive, complex, slow and, at times, retraumatising

Most of the continent’s wildlife survives outside of protected areas

It must be viewed as a means for radical, irreversible socio-economic transformation that redefines the lives of the marginalised and excluded

South Africa’s presidency of the bloc placed the development needs of the continent, small island states and other vulnerable regions firmly at the centre of the G20 declaration

Conservationists view the poaching of a rhino as evidence of governance failure; community leaders see it as collateral in the fight for survival

This obligation arises from human rights, maritime and the customary international law, as well as the Paris Agreement and other climate change treaties and laws

The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track

The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency

The Y20 summit revealed disparities in youth-driven calls for climate justice, inclusive growth and sovereignty between the Global South and North

To navigate this evolving landscape, African states must embrace a strategy centred on economic resilience, industrialisation, regional integration and self-reliance.

South Africa’s fragmented AI strategy threatens its tech leadership as Morocco, Nigeria and others invest in deep tech, research and innovation to lead Africa’s digital future

Water, energy and food are central to sustainable development, socio-ecological and economic sustainability, healthy ecosystems and improved livelihoods. The three resources are key to climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience and human and environmental well-being. The centrality of water, energy, and food (WEF) to the sustainable development goals is also evidenced by their interconnectedness of […]

Why these invisible organisms generate a significant portion of oxygen, absorb vast amounts of carbon, and purify water

Enlit Africa, the continent’s pivotal annual gathering for the power, energy and water sector, is returning to Cape Town from 20-22 May 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

There is an air of impatience as talks on finance hit a stalemate

The applicants are challenging a government decision that could pave the way for oil exploration in the Deep-Water Orange Basin off the west coast

However, the legislation is legally complicated, environment minister says

The innovative expedition has highlighted the need for electric mobility on the continent

The study found that climate change does not rank high on the list of priorities for South Africans and, generally, people don’t know what the just energy transition is

But more research, development and innovation, as well as investment is needed