

Tawanda Makombo
Tawanda is a research analyst for the Centre For Risk Analysis (CRA). He is primarily involved in writing chapters for the Socio-Economic Survey of South Africa, a reference guide on major trends in various social and economic fields. Tawanda’s other responsibilities include writing opinion pieces, assisting in research projects and reports and liaising with the media. Tawanda holds an Honours in Business Management from the University of Limpopo and is currently studying towards his Masters in Business Management.
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Shrinking Family Units in South Africa
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Apr 6, 2024
In South Africa, families have undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades. One noticeable change is the size of families. According to Stats

Exploring SA’s median-age dynamics
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Feb 24, 2024
As South Africa navigates its complex socio-economic landscape, one of the most telling indicators of demographic shifts is the median age. Median age is calculated

South Africa’s living conditions: navigating challenges and pursuing equity
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Sep 23, 2023
South Africa, a nation of stark contrasts and immense potential, has long struggled with issues of housing and access to essential services. The recently published

Zimbabwe’s ongoing struggle for free and fair elections
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Aug 19, 2023
On Wednesday, Zimbabwe is scheduled to hold a general election. This poll has already garnered significant attention due to its potential to either direct the

The exponential rise of cellular phones in South African households
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Jul 29, 2023
South Africa has witnessed a transformative shift in communication preferences over the past few years, with cellular phones becoming the preferred choice for the majority

Nurse shortage crisis in South Africa
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Jul 1, 2023
South Africa has been faced with a critical shortage of nurses, which has been worsening over the years, resulting in a number of challenges in

Maternal healthcare improves, but more can be done
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Jun 20, 2023
Over the past ten years, South Africa’s institutional maternal mortality ratio (IMMR) has declined. Maternal mortality is an important issue that requires our attention. Defined

Flush Out Injustice: South Africa’s Urgent Call for Sanitation Equality
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Jun 10, 2023
In a nation that is working to advance and develop, it is depressing to realise that a significant portion of South African homes still do

SA decline on Human Development Index continues
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Jun 9, 2022
Despite South Africa’s continuous improvement in its Human Development Index value for nearly three decades, the country’s overall rank has been declining over the past

SA no longer has a free economy
- By Tawanda Makombo
- . Mar 12, 2022
South Africa continues to slide down rankings of economic freedom, with the country’s overall score now at a record low. According to the latest Index