Ghana’s urban strategies neglect the needs of street vendors: policy must catch up with reality
Street vending is a major economic activity in most of Ghana’s urban areas. The vendors bring everyday goods to residents...
Migrant traders play a key role in South African tourism: it’s time policy makers protected them
Street traders play an important role in tourism in South Africa. They provide affordable goods to tourists while generating employment...
Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits
During its 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, Brics – a group of emerging economies determined to act as a...
South Africa’s food poisoning crisis: the government’s response isn’t dealing with the real issues
The South African government declared a national disaster towards the end of 2024 in response to an outbreak of food-borne...
South Africa’s debt has skyrocketed – new rules are needed to manage it
South Africa’s fiscal trajectory paints a concerning picture. Public expenditure exceeds revenue. As a result sovereign debt is building up...
Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors turn waste into wealth: survey sheds light on their motivation
Plastic waste in Nigeria presents a dual challenge: cleaning up environmental pollution, and tapping into its economic potential. Many countries...
Anti-immigration policies: why harsh new rules put in place by Trump and other rich countries won’t last
Donald Trump, America’s new president, has cut back massively on US commitments to asylum seekers, blocked all asylum processes and...
A hot and troubled world of work: how South Africa’s bold new climate act and labour law can align to drive a just transition
Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the...
Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms
Tito Mboweni, former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Labour was arguably one of the...
Ghana’s informal settlements are not all the same – social networks make a difference in community development
Informal settlements in Africa are diverse. Across regions and even in the same city, socioeconomic and physical conditions vary. One...
