Browsing: Africa

African policymakers often take a “wish list” approach to their climate-action plans, without thinking about their investment potential or how…

South Africa’s medical technology landscape is characterised by deep structural dependence and systemic inefficiencies. The sector remains heavily import dependent.…

As global demand for transition minerals surges, the continent has a rare chance to turn resource wealth into real power,…

Amanda Mashego was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes six years ago. Today, she is a diabetes advocate with a significant…

South Africa is mourning the passing of legendary actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange, after her daughter Nonhle Thema…

Airstrikes, targeted attacks on leadership figures and the broader framing of regime change shift the political frame of reference. Photo:…

By Ngouda Dione and Joshua McElweeThe Vatican is expecting about 600,000 to throng the streets around Japoma Stadium to be…

Cheaper, untaxed cigarettes are disproportionately used by lower-income smokers, people with less formal education and heavier smokers — groups more…

Professor Prinola Govenden of the University of Johannesburg A University of Johannesburg academic has been awarded a Unesco Chair in…

Drones have the potential to intensify destruction in modern warfare. The ongoing conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the…