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Mozambicans must be hoping that the new leadership team elected in the recent general election will do a better job of running the country’s finances than past administrations. The country struggles to finance public spending, consistently running state budget deficits. At the same time it also fails to spend all the money that’s been budgeted. Felix Mambo and Ricardo Jorge Moreira Goulão Santos took a deep dive into Mozambique’s finances, providing
insights into the faultlines, and offering suggestions on how to fix them.
The passing of one of South Africa’s most famous pastors, evangelist Ray McCauley, was met by glowing tributes from President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as a range of celebrities and worshippers at his Rhema Bible Church. McCauley introduced the prosperity gospel to South Africa in 1985. His church became a space that celebrated upwardly mobile young South Africans as the country moved into its new democratic status in the early 1990s. Soon enough McCauley became involved with politicians, growing his public profile - but also bringing controversy. Theologian Anthony Balcomb considers the life and times of Ray McCauley.
Hunger and access to food are a growing concern for many African countries. To mark World Food Day today, we’re sharing a range of articles from our archives that explore the issue - from food contamination challenges to changing food systems.
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Felix Mambo, London School of Economics and Political Science; Ricardo Jorge Moreira Goulão Santos, United Nations University
Budget credibility is crucial for Mozambique’s economic development and public trust.
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Anthony Balcomb, University of KwaZulu-Natal
He had enormous charisma and love for South Africa - he also had enormous wealth and made some questionable political choices.
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Seth Asare Okyere, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Louis Kusi Frimpong, University of Environment and Sustainable Development ; Matthew Abunyewah, Charles Darwin University; Stephen Leonard Mensah, University of Memphis
Development projects must be tailored to the context of the communities they are supposed to help.
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Roy Havemann, Stellenbosch University
It is difficult to think of a South African economic policymaker who has left such an enduring legacy.
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From the archives
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Antonina Mutoro, African Population and Health Research Center
Biological and chemical substances are the most common food contaminants and account for over 200 food-borne illnesses.
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William G. Moseley, Macalester College
Foraging and gathering food can play a huge role in feeding people.
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Spencer Henson, University of Guelph; Steven Jaffee, University of Maryland
Improving food safety in low- and middle-income countries requires a shift in thinking and practice.
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Siphiwe Dlamini, University of the Witwatersrand
Food insecurity remains a major health problem. And poorer households are disproportionately affected.
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From our international editions
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Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University
US-based Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson were recognised for their work on the vast differences in prosperity between nations.
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Vanessa Newby, Leiden University; Chiara Ruffa, Sciences Po
If Israel is considering another zone of occupation in southern Lebanon, it will want to remove UN peacekeepers.
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Liam Lachs, Newcastle University; Adriana Humanes, Newcastle University; James Guest, Newcastle University
Improvements in heat tolerance remain modest compared to future heatwaves.
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Adam Watkins, University of Nottingham; Emma Lucas, University of Sheffield
A decongestant called Mucinex is touted online as an aid for women wanting to conceive.
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