A delicate balance: water scarcity in South Africa

Implementing conservation and demand reduction measures will help secure water for future generations.

Development trends report for Southern Africa

This report explores current and projected trajectories of Southern African countries to 2040 based on multi-source historical data.

Tackling South Africa's water supply problem

On World Water Day, South Africa must face facts: infrastructure projects alone won't close the gap in water supply.

Parched prospects II: A revised long-term water supply and demand forecast for South Africa

More must be done to bring the South African water sector into balance and ensure water supply in future.

Trade-offs for Namibia's future

Namibia must think carefully about the trade-offs and long-term consequences of development decisions.

Turning vision into reality: Namibia's long-term development outlook

Using International Futures population forecast data, this paper presents three development-related scenarios for the country’s future.

Gridlocked: A long-term look at South Africa's electricity sector

Presenting alternative frameworks for South Africa's current electricity challenges and future electricity needs.

Unlocking the potential of South Africa's electricity grid

Fixing South Africa's energy crisis is not just about generating more electricity. More focus is also needed on the transmission and distribution of electricity.

Green Cape 2040: Towards a smarter grid

Electricity is crucial for the economic and social development of South Africa, but disruptive changes loom on the horizon.

Africa's current and future stability

This paper discusses recent conflict trends in Africa, then considers the potential impact of changes in development and security prospects to model three future scenarios.

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Parched prospects: The emerging water crisis in South Africa

South Africa is facing a potential water crisis. This paper proposes aggressive measures to close the increasing gap between demand and supply.