September 19
Lesotho: Despite Gains, Majority of Basotho Experienced Moderate or High Lived Poverty
More than four in 10 say they had to ask for help from friends or neighbours to make ends meet. Read more »
September 06
Namibia: Namibians Grow More Dissatisfied With Govt's Efforts On Electricity Provision
Fewer than four in 10 citizens enjoy a reliable supply of power. Read more »
September 04
Zambia: Zambians Demand Presidential Accountability
Majority of citizens say the country's law requiring leaders to publicly declare their assets should be strengthened. Read more »
September 02
Eswatini: Basotho Overwhelmingly Lack Medical Aid, Support Government Provision of Universal Health Coverage
Majority say they worry 'a lot' about obtaining or affording medical care when they need it. Read more »
August 30
Zambia: Zambian Youth Want the Govt to Prioritise Management of the Economy
Majority say country's economic condition is bad, but two-thirds expect things to get better in the near future. Read more »
August 29
Mozambique: Mozambicans Praise Government's Covid-19 Response but Claim Unfair Distribution of Aid
Majority say the government should invest more in preparations for future health emergencies. Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Namibians Support Women's Autonomy, Sex Education, and Access to Contraception, but Are Divided On Termination of Pregnancies
Most citizens say girls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education. Read more »
August 21
Lesotho: Basotho Take Pride in Their National Identity but Say Country Is Heading in the Wrong Direction
As Lesotho celebrates its bicentennial, views are mixed on how well government is advancing the country's founding principles. Read more »
August 16
South Africa: South Africans' View of Police Marred By Pervasive Corruption, Lack of Professionalism
Almost nine out of 10 citizens say the government is doing a poor job of tackling crime. Read more »
August 06
Eswatini: Emaswati Call On Govt and Fellow Citizens to Tackle the 'Serious Problem' of Pollution
Nearly two-thirds of citizens endorse tighter regulation of natural resource extraction to reduce its negative impact on the environment. Read more »
July 31
Eswatini: Emaswati Youth Rank Unemployment Top of the Priority List, Think Greater Efforts Are Needed
Government gets failing marks on job creation and other youth concerns. Read more »
July 26
Eswatini: Emaswati Applaud Government's Provision of Electricity, Though Reliability Issues Remain
About six in 10 Emaswati (59%) enjoy a reliable supply of electricity, including just 45% of those experiencing high levels of lived poverty. Read more »
July 22
Eswatini: Emaswati Support Media's Watchdog Role, Insist On Media Freedom
Only one in four citizens say their country has a free press. Read more »
Mozambique: 'Poor and Rural Mozambicans Hit Hard By Lack of Access, Connection to Electricity Grid
Majority of citizens say their government is doing a poor job of providing a reliable supply of electricity. Read more »
July 12
Botswana: Batswana Insist On Media Freedom, Favor Citizens' Right to Govt Information
Only half see their country's media as 'somewhat' or 'completely' free. Read more »
July 04
Botswana: Young Batswana More Educated, Less Employed, Less Politically Engaged Than Their Elders
Job creation tops list of youth priorities for government action. Read more »
June 21
South Africa: South Africans Score Their Government Poorly On Its Economic Performance
New ruling coalition inherits deep public dissatisfaction with country's overall direction. Read more »
Eswatini: Emaswati Dissatisfied With Government Efforts On Child Well-Being
Fewer than half of citizens say resources are available in their community to help vulnerable children Read more »
June 14
Mozambique: Mozambicans Endorse Media's Watchdog Role but Wary of Media Freedom
Slim majority see their country's media as free of government interference. Read more »
June 07
Lesotho: Basotho Say Govt Is Doing a Poor Job of Providing a Reliable Electricity Supply
Only four in 10 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid. Read more »
May 30
Botswana: Limited Access, Connection, and Service Still Leave Half of Batswana Without Reliable Electricity
Approval of government performance takes a hit. Read more »
May 27
South Africa: South Africans Worried About Unemployment, Electricity, Corruption - Survey
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May 09
South Africa: South Africans Support Media's Independence and Watchdog Role
Majority of citizens say public should have access to information on government budgets and contracts. Read more »
April 26
Botswana: Basotho Reject Government Restrictions On Information, Support Media's Watchdog Role
Most citizens favour public access to government budgets and contracts. Read more »
April 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Increasingly Dissatisfied With Govt Efforts On Electricity Provision
Only one in five citizens enjoy reliable electricity supply. Read more »