Southern Africa
Where minerals, markets, and memory meet.
Jazz Once United Cape Town. Now It's Driving Its Economy.
byIkenna Onwumere• Oct 28, 2025
A legacy of resistance is becoming an engine for jobs, education, and sustainable tourism.
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South Africa Closes Historic G20 Summit Amid U.S. Boycott
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, South Africa officially closed the G20 summit’s first-ever African edition in Johannesburg without the customary U.S. handover, putting African priorities in the global spotlight.
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E-Commerce Took Over Fashion. Can Trade Policy Bring Local Manufacturing Back?
byGloria Edukere• Nov 23, 2025
South Africa’s crackdown on duty-free imports hints at a blueprint for protecting jobs, the environment, and regional trade.
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Skills Every Young African Should Build to Thrive in the Green Economy
byThe Insight Desk• Oct 8, 2025
Many young Africans are rethinking what work means, turning climate challenges into income through skills in clean energy, farming, and innovation.
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African Mining Week Opens Doors to New Deals
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 5, 2025
On October 1–3, 2025, ministers and investors met in Cape Town to chart Africa’s mining future: innovation, investment, and inclusion took center stage.
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The COVID-19 Lessons Every African Healthtech Founder Should Know
byThe Insight Desk• Oct 5, 2025
COVID-19 exposed Africa’s fragile health systems, but it also revealed practical lessons in telemedicine, mobility, and data that founders must embrace.
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Quarraisha Abdool Karim and the Science of Listening
byEzinne Okoroafor• Sep 29, 2025
Her HIV research began with women’s voices in KwaZulu-Natal, proving science moves faster and farther when communities shape solutions.
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Eswatini’s Reed Dance Is More Than a Festival. It’s a Living Solution.
byGloria Edukere• Sep 25, 2025
By conserving wetlands and mentoring girls, the ceremony shows how heritage can be a force for sustainability.
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Can Solar and Wind Keep Namibia's Taps and Hydrogen Plants Running?
byBlossom Amena• Sep 7, 2025
New models show how renewable-powered desalination could ease water stress while fueling the green hydrogen economy.
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Inside the Push for Disability-Inclusive Housing in Cape Town
byAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 24, 2025
Policy promises exist on paper, but township residents are finding solutions through nonprofits, advocacy, and architectural innovation that could transform housing delivery.
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Africa’s Startup Model Isn’t Broken. It Was Built for the Wrong Continent.
byTomi Abe• Jul 24, 2025
A Silicon Valley playbook is being forced onto fragmented markets, where patience, not speed, is the key to survival.
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This Isn’t Therapy as You Know It. It Might Be Better.
byThelma Ideozu• Jun 11, 2025
In Zimbabwe, grandmothers trained as lay counselors are quietly changing the face of mental health care.
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The Hustle Economy That Keeps Harare Moving
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 2, 2025
From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
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Zimbabwe's 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage
byEzinne Okoroafor• Apr 7, 2025
Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
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Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject
byBlossom Amena• Mar 17, 2025
A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
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What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?
byNaomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo• Nov 22, 2024
Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
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E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 16, 2024
What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
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The Fierce Fight to Save the Black Rhino
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 5, 2024
As the black rhino teeters on the brink of extinction, dedicated conservationists and communities unite to combat relentless poaching and habitat loss.
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Why Capricorn Group Thinks Social Impact is Good Business
byAdetoro Adetayo• Oct 18, 2024
Capricorn Group believes investing in education and local communities isn’t just charity—it’s a smart strategy for lasting change.
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The Systemic Flaws Behind Nigeria’s Olympic Drought
byTomi Abe• Sep 11, 2024
Nigeria's Olympic struggles reveal critical flaws in sports infrastructure, governance, and funding, contrasting sharply with successful African nations.
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Namibia's Radical Experiment: Building a Nation on Gender Parity
byTomi Abe• Aug 16, 2024
Namibia's focus on gender parity has transformed its society, making it a global leader with substantial progress in equality and empowerment.
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Can South Africa's HIV Progress inspire African Nations?
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Jun 21, 2024
From confronting denial to pioneering global strategies, South Africa's relentless battle against HIV/AIDS sets a transformative example for Africa and beyond, forging a path towards an AIDS-free future through political commitment, community resilience, and innovative healthcare solutions.
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Namibia's Daring Quest to Decarbonize the Steel Industry
byAdetoro Adetayo• May 20, 2024
In a bold move, Namibia’s Oshivela Project aims to reshape steel production by cutting emissions entirely, marking a historic shift forward.
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