Every party that governs for a long time eventually faces the same quiet question: not how it will overcome its rivals, but how it will keep faith with itself. It is a question familiar to any liberation movement that has carried the weight of governing long after the struggle. Many
Five months into the war between the US, Israel and Iran, the fighting hasn’t stopped, it’s just spread further out, and every side seems to be running low on something. This week alone brought three developments that, taken together, say a lot about where this conflict is actually headed. A
More than a weather event El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon caused by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. Although it begins thousands of kilometres away from Africa, it disrupts weather patterns across the globe. For Africa, the impacts are rarely uniform. Southern Africa often experiences
That gap, between what Africa digs up or grows and what Africa actually manufactures, was the subject at the centre of the 13th Manufacturing Indaba, held in Sandton on 14 and 15 July under the banner Made in Africa: Scaling Growth and Shaping Trade. Deputy President Paul Mashatile and a
The numbers behind the headline According to NUPRC chief executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, 143 prequalified companies submitted roughly 200 bids for the 37 blocks that attracted offers, out of 50 originally on the market. Thirteen blocks received no bids and return to the bid basket for further technical work. Of the
The relentless conflict in the Middle East has evolved from a regional struggle into a crisis with global consequences. For decades, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was largely viewed as a regional issue, with many states balancing diplomatic concern against strategic and economic interests. Governments often justified their restraint in the language
If you want to see where artificial intelligence is actually changing daily life, stop looking at chatbots and start looking at water pipes, forests, and farms. This week, Dubai Municipality rolled out an AI-powered system that dramatically speeds up household water testing, catching bacterial threats like Legionella and E. coli
Ford and Geely announced this week that they’ll build two electric SUVs together at Ford’s plant in Valencia, Spain, in a joint venture 66% owned by Ford and 34% by the Chinese automaker. The first cars roll off the line in 2028. On the surface, it looks like an odd
If you want to see what BRICS expansion actually produces in practice, look at a $76 million milk powder deal between Belarus and Indonesia, two countries that, eighteen months ago, had barely any trade relationship to speak of. Belarus has signed contracts to supply 20,000 tonnes of milk powder to
Football is becoming a catalyst for growth The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is more than a football tournament. It is a showcase of how women’s sport is transforming across the continent. Over the past decade, investment in women’s football has increased significantly. National teams are becoming more competitive, attendance