Coalition governance is messy, but parties should be able to agree on prioritising economic growth and trade into Africa.
Dialogue cannot be effective without first properly assessing what's wrong and how it can be fixed.
Until dependency ratios shift, Africa’s large youthful population will remain the continent’s biggest barrier to growth.
Given the US’ major contribution to aid, Trump’s cuts could push 5.7 million more Africans into extreme poverty next year.
A rapid increase in demand may leave Africa no choice but to make a substantial investment in nuclear energy.
Increasing levels of extreme poverty in Africa were turbocharged by COVID-19, fuelling the fire of relative deprivation.
Bold international cooperation is essential to break Africa's debt cycle and unlock sustainable development.
Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa’s development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence.
Instead of reinforcing borders, African and Western governments should handle unprecedented migration levels by negotiating skilled-worker agreements.
Two possible national coalitions (ANC-DA-IFP or ANC-MK) are a choice between economic growth and stability, with KZN as the sacrificial lamb.
When the dust settles, the new government must focus on unity, economic growth and development.
In a complex new multipolar world, a country’s allies and friends will determine the global pecking order.
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