African Summer for Academic Development for Social Work students
Welcome to the African Summer for Academic Development for Social Work students! This unique program is a collaborative effort between the African Center for the Study of the United States and the National Association of Black Social Workers, aimed at
Waterfall City Attracts U.S. Corporate Giants to the Heart of Africa’s Fastest Growing Metropolitan Region
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Waterfall City, nestled in the heart of South Africa, has emerged as the continent's fastest-growing mixed-use lifestyle precinct, drawing global attention as a premier destination for corporations seeking modern and strategically located spaces for their African operations.
High-level report on the multidisciplinary dialogue on Africa-US city relations
Enhancing Africa-US City Partnerships: Insights from the Africa-US Cities Conference The Africa-US Cities Conference represents the culmination of numerous activities and partnerships centred around the principles and practices of city diplomacy. This includes citizen and digital diplomacy, as well as the
Perspectives on Old and New Diaspora: Before, During and After COVID-19.
By Bob Wekesa Covid-19 was and is a once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon. It is therefore a marker of many other social, political, and cultural phenomena. One such phenomenon is the African diaspora. The African diaspora is a macro category given its spatial-temporal dimensions
Amplifying the voice and visibility of gender to unlock inclusion in smart cities
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Explicit examples of engendered environments include the public transport that women and young girls use every day to get to cities, which are male-dominated sectors. (Photo by PABALLO THEKISO / AFP) This month is known as Urban October and
Inaugural Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Africa-U.S. City Relations
On 15-17 February 2023 the African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), University of the Witwatersrand, held the Inaugural Multidisciplinary Dialogue on Africa-U.S. City Relations, which sought to serve as a catalyst for addressing social, economic, political
Sister City Partnerships: Creating 500 New Sister Cities Throughout the African Continent Over the Next 5 Years
By Hluma Luvo Ralane Cities worldwide are emerging as influential actors on the global stage, prompting local governments to enhance global competitiveness and responsiveness through sister-city cooperation. These partnerships facilitate the exchange of technology, resources, and knowledge, fostering long-term relationships between
Africa: Cities as International Actors
Johannesburg skylineChris7cn (talk)/Wikipedia 7 FEBRUARY 2023 ANALYSIS By Hluma Luvo Ralane The African Centre for the Study of the United States is hosting the Africa-U.S. Cities Conference from February 15, 2023 to February 17, 2023 in Johannesburg, with the Sister Cities International, a U.S.-based
How Eskom has left ‘smart cities’ in the dark
Partially lit office buildings on the city skyline during a loadshedding power outage period, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images) South Africa, like most developing nations, is plagued with systemic issues of which the ongoing energy crisis has
Africa in the Global South: Advancing African Agency, Amplifying African Voices Forum
19 JANUARY 2024 Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Forum report Prepared by: Ms Kahunde Annet, Makerere University. Dr Edward Kaweesi, Makerere University. Dr Bob Wekesa, University of the Witwatersrand. Introduction and background The African Centre for the Study of the United States (ACSUS), based at