Ready to lead the green transition? Apply by 1 November 2026 and strengthen your impact in climate and sustainable development: bit.ly/4b7uAD4

Africa's green transition is reshaping industry and trade. Join Professor Rainer Quitzow, moderated by Dr Nimrod Zalk, for a conversation on green fertilisers, decarbonisation and industrial policy. Date: 12 November 2026 Time: 10:00–11:00 SAST RSVP: bit.ly/4znZeRp

Lopes: "It is one thing to be considered risky. It is quite another to be persistently mispriced. For decades, African economies have been assessed through risk frameworks that only partially capture their realities. The consequence has not simply been analytical distortion – it has been a material cost to development." businessdailyafrica.com/bd/o…

In this third article in the 5-part series Building Shared Prosperity in South Africa, Brian Levy and Alan Hirsch unpack Jobs and the Informal Sector. They discuss why South Africas informal economy remains unusually small and how reforms that support informal enterprises, alongside broader economic growth, could create more jobs and help address the countrys unemployment crisis. Read the third article: nsi.org.za/project_activity/… @Brianlevy387 @AlanHirsch2

#SpeakersUpdate Dr Makaziwe Makamba will join Dr Talkmore Chidede for our Leadership in Action discussion on digital trade, innovation and inclusive growth under the AfCFTA. Date: 21 October 2026 Hybrid format, RSVP to attend: bit.ly/4imKSdt

#ICYMI Prof Alan Hirsch and Prof Brian Levy have co-authored a five-part New South Institute series, Building Shared Prosperity in South Africa, exploring jobs, growth and digital opportunity. Read the series: nsi.org.za/projects/building…

Reminder to join our next #LeadershipInAction conversation featuring insights from Dr Talkmore Chidede and Dr Ilana Wisby. How can leadership drive Africa's digital future and inclusive trade under the AfCFTA? Wednesday, 21 Oct 2026 from 11:00 RSVP: bit.ly/4imKSdt

Be part of a timely conversation on leadership, innovation and inclusive digital trade in Africa. We hope to see you next Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Use to this link to join via Zoom or in-person: bit.ly/4imKSdt

Building shared prosperity in South Africa requires an economy that creates jobs, supports entrepreneurship and expands opportunities for participation in economic growth. The New South Institute has launched a new five-part blog series, Building Shared Prosperity in South Africa, which considers the policy choices and institutional reforms needed to address unemployment and support more inclusive economic growth. Co-author @AlanHirsch2 joined Jeremy Maggs on Hot Business on @Hot1027FM to discuss the series and the challenges facing South Africa's economy. Alan outlined three complementary priorities: accelerating formal sector growth, creating a more supportive environment for small and informal businesses, and harnessing information and communication technologies to improve productivity and expand economic opportunities. The discussion also considered the importance of effective governance, entrepreneurship and cooperation between government and business in creating the conditions for shared prosperity. Listen to the full interview: iono.fm/e/1728010 Read the first article in the series: nsi.org.za/project_activity/… @SALDRU1 @CDEsouthafrica @MandelaUCT @GTACSouthAfrica @IEJ_SA @ROAPEjournal @DPRU_UCT

Join us for the next Leadership in Action conversation; - Governing Africa’s Digital Future: Leadership, Innovation and Inclusive Trade under the AfCFTA Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (SAST) Hybrid event: Use this link to RSVP: bit.ly/4imKSdt

Join us today at 12:30 (SAST) Our latest #AfCFTA Brown Bag Series brings together experts to discuss the AfCFTA Protocol on Competition Policy and its implications for business, regulation and continental integration. Tuesday, 13 October 2026 RSVP: bit.ly/3POnICs

The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at UCT convened from 30 September to 1 October 2026 on “Envisioning Africa’s Futures: Governance, leadership and South-South partnerships”. It brought together continental academics, policymakers, researchers, practitioners and students to engage in critical conversations about the continent’s future. Read more: qr.codes/671NL3 @MandelaUCT

The School convened Envisioning Africa’s Futures conference, which gathered academics, policymakers, practitioners and students to discuss governance, leadership and South-South partnerships for Africa’s future. Read more: news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026…

UCT congratulates Judge Navi Pillay, who received an honorary doctorate from the university in 2010, on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her contributions to justice and human rights. This prestigious honour celebrates her impact on the pursuit of peace, equality and human dignity.

📌Join us for the next session in our #AfCFTA Brown Bag Series. Topic: AfCFTA Protocol on Competition Policy Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Time: 12:30 – 14:00 (SAST) RSVP to attend via Zoom: bit.ly/3POnICs

The Nelson Mandela Foundation congratulates Navanethem Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay has spent decades advancing justice, accountability and the protection of human rights. Her career includes defending those who stood against apartheid, serving as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Her recognition is a significant moment for South Africa and for the broader struggle for justice and human dignity. Her lifelong commitment to these principles reflects the values Nelson Mandela championed and the work that remains necessary to realise a more just world. We congratulate Navi Pillay on this honour and recognise a lifetime of work in pursuit of justice. Voice: Dr Naledi Pandor, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees #NobelPrize #NaviPillay #NelsonMandelaFoundation

The Transformative African Leadership (TAL) participants collaborate on a capstone project focused on a regional value chain, applying insights from #AfCFTA, industrialisation and regional cooperation. Learn more: taljourney.com and apply here: bit.ly/4B88U4q

Applications are still open for the Africa-Europe Cooperation for the Green Transition Programme until 1 November 2026. Join experts and peers shaping sustainable development and green transition pathways across Africa and Europe. Apply now: bit.ly/4b7uAD4

#CallForSubmissions⎮ @MandelaUCT invites researchers, policymakers, academics, practitioners, business leaders, development partners & innovators to submit papers, policy briefs, case studies & panel proposals for the #AfCFTA Conference 2027. buff.ly/otWzxpT

Reminder | Join us for the next session in our #AfCFTA Brown Bag Series. Topic: AfCFTA Protocol on Competition Policy Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Time: 12:30 – 14:00 (SAST) RSVP to attend via Zoom: bit.ly/3POnICs