Economy
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Farmworkers feel heat as SA wine industry eyes climate change
As vineyards strategise to keep the famous export flowing, farmworkers – seven of whom died recently of heat stroke – fear more extreme conditions. ... -
Why is Botswana rethinking its deal with De Beers?
Christened ‘Debswana’, its 50-year-old mining pact with De Beers is showing signs of strain – for some rather unexpected reasons. When on 12 February ... -
Is the World Bank really going green?
The Bank invests billions in fossil fuels, including through various opaque channels. Unless this changes, its public soul-searching will count for little. The World ... -
Guru4Invest: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Digital Investment Strategies in Africa
The financial world is changing rapidly as digital solutions grow more popular. Investors who once relied on traditional methods may now find themselves overwhelmed ... -
The loud part the IPCC said quietly
You can’t replace fossil fuels with renewables like swapping out a battery. The Global North will also have to drastically reduce its energy use. ... -
Our solidarity as Muslims must be with Qatar’s migrant workers
Oppression and abuse is un-Islamic. We should call on FIFA and Qatar to compensate workers and their families for the abuses they sustained. During ... -
The making of a global port, and the unmaking of a people
Having survived centuries of successive governments, colonialism and war, have Berbera’s dockworkers finally met their match? Somaliland’s dockworkers have been part of the unique ... -
African Stock Market for Beginners: How to Get Good Advice
Diving into the world of African stock markets can be both exciting and rewarding. For newcomers, understanding the landscape and seeking sound guidance is ... -
“I am powerless”: Chinese company mines with impunity in Congo Basin
In January, officials ordered Xiang Jiang Mining to cease operations. Nine months on, the mine is still open and residents are still protesting. Not ...
