Rural community energy options amid climate change
For most households, solar energy is used for lighting, powering radios and charging cellphones but only a few can afford high-capacity systems that enable them to meet household cooking needs
Leverage G20 presidency for African youth’s priorities
South Africa can link its national interests together with those of African Union and the AU Youth Charter to deliver the UN sustainable development goals
Lithium rush a crossroads for Zim’s future
Zimbabwe’s government can use the critical minerals surge to empower communities and foster inclusive development
Zimbabweans forced to adapt in the face of water insecurity
People have had to drill their own boreholes, dig wells and buy from vendors, because local government has failed to provide a secure supply
Mentorship ensures the success of the academically gifted girl
Ongoing support, including for mental health, is essential for the learners to navigate the challenges of everyday life
Let the African girl child go to school
Despite legislation and policies, the traditional, patriarchal systems across the continent hinder girls’ development
SADC elections: Grassroots democracy must be deepened
The efficacy of the Southern African Development Community’s principles and guidelines hinges on the quality of democracy of its member states
Balancing Africa’s energy security needs amid the climate crisis
Improving energy security and economic growth poses difficult climate questions
Zimbabwe and the Just Energy transition: An opportunity to expand rural electrification
Partnerships between the government and independent power producers can be a gamechanger in exploiting the country’s vast solar energy resources for the benefit of the already excluded rural constituency
Oil and gas exploration in Zimbabwe threatens Unesco World Heritage Site
Mining in the Mana Pools National Park threatens the forests and floodplains that are home to exceptional wildlife, as well as income from tourism