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Ostrich eggshell beads found at Thulamela tell a lot about ancient production strategies, value systems and trade. Author supplied

South Africa’s history uncovered: the 1,000‑year gap they don’t teach in school

Between the 10th and 15th centuries, the gold market boomed, especially in Egypt, Persia, India and China. Southern Africa played a crucial role in meeting demand.
At a demonstration against pension reform, a person holds a sign that reads, “let’s plan for degrowth, not decrepitude”. FrederickFlorin/AFP

The ‘degrowth’ movement envisions global climate justice, but must adapt to global south realities

Should the world’s less developed nations be part of the “degrowth” movement? The debate involves considerations of economic dependency, neocolonialism and ecological debt.

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