July 26, 2023
Zambia: Ad677 - Zambians Look to One Another and Government for Action to Safeguard the Environment
Three-fourths of citizens favour tighter regulation of natural resource extraction to reduce its environmental impacts. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Eswatini: Economic Conditions Worsen in Eswatini - Citizens Cite Poor Government Performance
More than eight in 10 say the country is going in "the wrong direction." Read more »
July 12, 2023
Botswana: Batswana Say Citizens and Government Must Act to Protect the Environment
Most call for tighter regulation of natural resource extraction. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Zambia: Zambians Laud Govt Crime-Fighting Efforts but Cite Police for Lack of Professionalism
Majority of citizens say 'most' or 'all' officers are corrupt. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Angola: Lack of Access, Connection to the Electric Grid Still Plagues Most Rural Residents in Angola
Two-thirds of citizens say government is doing a poor job of providing electricity. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Most Citizens Want Free Media As Watchdog Over Govt
But more than half consider the country's news media less than free. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Public Offers Bleak Outlook On the State of the Economy
Only two in 10 citizens are optimistic that things will improve in the near future. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Angola: Angolans Reject Govt Restrictions On Information, Want Media to Report Freely
Most citizens support role of journalists as watchdogs over government. Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Call On Government to Deliver Solutions to Corruption, Poor Services
Only one-third of citizens think the government is truly committed to fighting corruption. Read more »
June 05, 2023
Botswana: Batswana Approve of Govt's Covid-19 Response, but Think Resources Lost to Corruption
Majority say relief assistance was distributed unfairly. Read more »
May 29, 2023
South Africa: Amid Electricity Crisis, South Africans Want End to Government Monopoly
Majority of citizens willing to pay more in exchange for reliable power supply. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Zambia: Zambians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Want Collective Action to Limit It
Most say "a lot more" effort is needed from government, business and industry, ordinary citizens, and developed countries. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans Highlight Police Corruption and Use of Excessive Force
Majority say officers rarely act professionally and respect citizens' rights. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Malawi: Climate Change 'Making Life Worse' in Malawi - Citizens Demand Action From All Stakeholders
Majority urge immediate steps, even if they're expensive. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Lack Confidence in Economy, Express Rising Dissatisfaction With Government
Optimism, trust join leaders' performance ratings on downward slide. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Malawi: Malawians Demand Greater Government Efforts for Gender Equality
Women still trail men in education, control of key assets, and financial autonomy. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Angola: Angolans See Growing Corruption, Government Failure to Contain It
Majority say citizens who report graft risk retaliation. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Malawi: Youth Agenda Faces Priority of 'Wisdom of the Elders' and Limited Political Participation
Young citizens aren't pushing for a seat at the decision-making table. Read more »
March 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Citizens See Their Police As Lacking in Integrity, Professionalism
Only one in three citizens give the government a passing grade on reducing crime. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Angola: Angolans Dissatisfied With Government Efforts to Promote Equal Rights for Women
Citizens call for gender equality in hiring, land ownership, and political leadership. Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Have a Weak Hold On South Africans
Few citizens have contact with chiefs or consider them influential. Read more »
March 17, 2023
South Africa: South Africans Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
South Africans endorse taxation, say it is fair to tax the rich at higher rates to support the poor Read more »
March 09, 2023
South Africa: Despite Growing Evidence, Climate Change Is Still Unknown to Many South Africans
Among those familiar with climate change, most say it is making life worse. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Angola: Angolans See Child Abuse and Neglect As Common, Say Government Is Not Doing Enough
Fewer than half say help for vulnerable children is available in their community. Read more »
Namibia: Ad612 - Ensuring Children's Welfare Remains a Challenge in Namibia, Especially for the Poor
Disadvantaged communities see more problems, less support for vulnerable children. Read more »