Episode 22: The Blue Economy
According to the World Bank, the blue economy is the “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of the ocean”. The blue economy...
2 Okt 202313min
Episode 21: Africa’s green energy opportunity
Africa is emerging as a theatre of competition for global powers and there are significant opportunities on offer for savvy African states to exploit – most notably in the energy arena. Explores Ronak...
7 Jul 202313min
Episode 20: The crucial role of local governance structures
Across Africa, local government is the main governance authority responsible for connecting with local communities. Names given to these structures differ from country to country. Among the more commo...
3 Apr 20239min
Episode 18: The Green Revolution - Why are Africa's farmers struggling
Rising food and fertiliser prices have sparked debate among analysts about the dependency of the African continent on food and agricultural imports and its sensitivity to external geopolitical shocks....
12 Aug 20224min
Episode 17: Russia in Ukraine - South Africa's unprincipled stance ?
South Africa's position on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, inconsistent with its constitutional commitment to human rights, shows that there is an urgent need for a national discussion on the elements...
12 Aug 20228min
Episode 16: Democracy in Africa: Enter the dragon
How does China and the US's fight for digital hegemony in Africa impact the continent's democracies?
1 Jul 202212min
Episode 15: Nuclear modular reactors - a cleaner energy source ?
Nuclear technology has made great advances with small modular reactors, which could potentially help South Africa transition away from coal to a cleaner energy source. GGA junior researcher in the Hu...
28 Jun 20227min
