In this article, I borrow a concept from economics to make what I hope is a persuasive argument for why more of us should get involved in public affairs; why we should speak out, participate, and where the facility is available, register to vote. The task of achieving good governance has never been cheap or easy. It is costly and, as has the history of humankind has proven time without number, it can also be a hazardous exercise. But the prospects of achieving it are better when more people work together in strong networks of co-operation.

Full article:https://bigsr.africa/good-governance-public-goods-and-the-free-rider-problem/

Alex Magaisa: twitter.com/Wamagaisa

Narrated by Samkeliso Tshuma: twitter.com/samkebusiness