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Rich countries can’t feign shock if the next variant goes undetected
South Africa’s openness helps the world’s pandemic response. The Global North’s rejection of WHO advice in imposing travel bans endangers it. As southern African ... -
What did we learn from South Africa’s local elections?
The 2021 elections saw both turnout and the ANC vote drop to record lows. Small parties meanwhile collectively doubled their vote. On 1 November, ... -
Mozambique: The farmers navigating conflict, climate change and Covid
Despite facing a triple threat with little government support, female farmers have proven surprisingly resilient. On 15 October, Alcinda Zimba, 50, gathered with fellow ... -
“We cannot co-exist”: Locals decry new coal project in Zimbabwe
As delegates discuss the future global impact of coal use at COP26, Dinde villagers fear immediate displacement and environment degradation. At the sight of ... -
From subsistence to small business: Zimbabwean gardeners hit pay dirt
When lockdowns restricted commerce and movement, some local gardeners saw their subsistence plots turn into serious money-makers. This story was originally published by Global ... -
How the radical became normal in Angola
When everyone knows the emperor has no clothes but no one dares say it out loud, even the smallest acts of dissent become ones ... -
Malawi: COVID-19 hindered business for farmers. They found solutions.
With access to markets and capital negatively impacted by the pandemic, people have found ways to cushion the damage. In Blantyre, everyone in the ... -
Should Zambia’s new president fire all his predecessor’s appointees?
Many are clamouring for President Hichilema to remove senior officials appointed by Lungu. These demands are understandable but misguided. The last few days have ... -
How election observers facilitated Zambia’s smooth change of power
Thousands of monitors, a PVT and behind-the-scenes diplomacy played a key role, yet questions about the future of observation remain. Zambian voters went to ... -
Zambia: The three key challenges facing the hopeful new president
President Hichilema came to power on a raft of big promises. None will be straightforward to fulfil. Hakainde Hichilema’s recent landslide victory in Zambia ...
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