Southern Africa

Rooted in Southern Africa, minerals and memory meet beneath the iron sky, where struggles shape landscapes and energy justice fuels new futures.

Southern Africa

Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Eswatini’s Reed Dance Is More Than a Festival. It’s a Living Solution.

By conserving wetlands and mentoring girls, the ceremony shows how heritage can be a force for sustainability.
Avatar photo Gloria Edukere
6 min read
Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Solar and Wind Keep Namibia’s Taps and Hydrogen Plants Running?

New models show how renewable-powered desalination could ease water stress while fueling the green hydrogen economy.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
6 min read
Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT. Source: Unsplash, Landezine; Empower Shack

Inside the Push for Disability-Inclusive Housing in Cape Town

Policy promises exist on paper, but township residents are finding solutions through nonprofits, advocacy, and architectural innovation that could transform housing...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read
Illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

This Isn’t Therapy as You Know It. It Might Be Better.

In Zimbabwe, grandmothers trained as lay counselors are quietly changing the face of mental health care.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Hustle Economy That Keeps Harare Moving

From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
9 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Zimbabwe’s 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage

Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
5 min read
A healthcare worker engaging in a consultation with a mother in a rural clinic. Illustration by Tomi Abe

What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?

Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
6 min read
Electric Tuk-Tuks. Photo by Tomi Abe

E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few

What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Black rhino mother and calf graze peacefully in protected savannah. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Fierce Fight to Save the Black Rhino

As the black rhino teeters on the brink of extinction, dedicated conservationists and communities unite to combat relentless poaching and habitat...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
10 min read

Why Capricorn Group Thinks Social Impact is Good Business

Capricorn Group believes investing in education and local communities isn’t just charity—it’s a smart strategy for lasting change.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
5 min read

Namibia’s Radical Experiment: Building a Nation on Gender Parity

Namibia's focus on gender parity has transformed its society, making it a global leader with substantial progress in equality and empowerment.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
10 min read

Can South Africa’s HIV Progress inspire African Nations?

From confronting denial to pioneering global strategies, South Africa's relentless battle against HIV/AIDS sets a transformative example for Africa and beyond,...
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
10 min read

Namibia’s Daring Quest to Decarbonize the Steel Industry

In a bold move, Namibia’s Oshivela Project aims to reshape steel production by cutting emissions entirely, marking a historic shift forward.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
6 min read