Tutwa Blog
Pioneering Regional Integration for African Trade and Development
In the vast landscape of African regional integration, Tutwa has garnered a solid reputation for its contributions to policy formulation on African regional integration, economic growth, and trade...
From Beggars to Partners: Redefining Africa’s Role on the Global Stage
In a powerful speech delivered at the New Global Financial Pact Summit in Paris, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the challenges faced by African countries and the disappointment arising from...
Overcoming Challenges: Unlocking South Africa’s Poultry Industry Potential
Expanding domestic production and access to lucrative export destinations is a key goal of South Africa’s Poultry Sector Master Plan.[1] However, the domestic industry faces a number of challenges...
Asset Recycling; A New Cure for Old Infrastructure Ills?
Following a continent-wide recession and the shift of external partners towards focusing on their domestic needs after COVID-19, Africa’s policymakers need to look inward. The continent needs a...
Another milestone for the AfCFTA, so what’s next?
Rafia Akram and Thabelo Muleya The Phase II Protocols have been assented to by the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 19-20 February 2023 and will now undergo a national...
Eskom Plans for a Dark Future
Kane Jules It is time to face the harsh reality: South Africa's power crisis is spiraling out of control. Eskom’s proposed Stage 16 load-shedding framework is a grim indication of the bleak future...
Neopatrimonialism and Trade Liberalisation at Crossroads following Bola Tinubu’s Presidency
Zimkhitha Manyana The victory of Bola Tinubu in Nigeria's presidential elections has raised concerns about the neo-patrimonial and economic ideological implications of his presidency on trade and...
Dakar “Feed Africa” Initiative: A Promising Step towards Food System Transformation in Africa
Tinashe Kapuya, Vine Mutyasira and Wandile Sihlobo Africa must invest more in decentralised and diverse food systems infrastructure to provide healthy and affordable diets for all. Despite the...
COP27 and the win for climate vulnerable nations
From the devastating impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine to the FIFA World Cup being hosted by a country accused of human rights violations to the atrocities committed against Iranian protestors,...