Marital power – the husband’s ability to have his will prevail – has long lingered in South Africa. A recently published Women, Business and the Law brief details the pioneering efforts of South…

Energy subsidies are proliferating as governments try to shield consumers from rising and volatile energy prices — but these come with significant risks.

Through the magnifying glass: Understanding the quality of ECE in South Africa

Meeting today’s needs matters, but we also need to be prepared for future health crises, and this is driving our efforts on the African continent.

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has resulted in problems that affect people globally on various fronts, and the socio-economic disparities between the global north and Africa have been made…

Like many, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted our personal lives. As economists, it has also challenged our ability to forecast economic variables.

Today, on the occasion of the World Youth Skills Day , we are pleased to announce the winners of the Blog4Dev 2021 competition.

In this time of crisis, we are often reminded of a famous quote, attributed to Churchill during World War II: “If you're going through hell, keep going.” While South Africa is not in the…

Trade can spur growth, job creation, and poverty reduction, and is thus necessary to sustain the post-pandemic recovery.

As the world strives to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of trade will be more critical than ever to growth, job creation and poverty reduction.