The country’s local governments are a drag on investment, a strain on the fiscus and pose a critical sovereign risk The post ‘Terribly scary’: Dysfunctional municipalities are a threat to South Africa’s economy appeared first on The Mail &am...

A green investment increases resilience and adapts cities to the harmful effects of climate change — and increases property prices and addresses issues such as health, water, sanitation and transport The post South African cities must put green in...

What are the biggest election issues where you live? M&G explains all The post Local elections 2021: A visual guide on what to expect appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

A sensible climate policy must balance the imperative of decarbonisation, socioeconomic policy and security of supply considerations The post South Africa must approach its energy transition pragmatically appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

A failed coup in September, weeks of brinkmanship, and a looming crisis in eastern Sudan have laid bare tensions between civilians and military leaders The post Why handing over ICC suspects could help Sudan’s transition appeared first on The Mail...

After almost three weeks, labour and employers have reached a deal — setting the steel industry back on its path to recovery The post Steel strike: Workers struck while the iron was hot appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Independent candidates look set to play a greater role in the metro municipality after 1 November The post Phoenix activist takes on Durban’s politically connected in November polls appeared first on The Mail & Guardian.

Rebels killed Muammar Gaddafi in his hometown of Sirte on 20 October 2011, months into the Nato-backed rebellion that ended his four-decade rule The post Libyan town clings to memory of Gaddafi, 10 years on appeared first on The Mail & Guardian....

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Only four populations of the micro frog, endemic to the wetlands near Bredasdorp, were known before this discovery The post Endangered ‘Cape Flats’ micro frog finds a ‘sign of healthy ecosystem’ appeared first on The Mail & Guard...