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There is a chemical skin surface difference between individuals who perceived themselves as being attractive for mosquitoes and those that weren’t.
Scientific knowledge is a critical driver for human health and wellbeing, economic development and environmental sustainability.
The Senegalese culture of discretion, called “sutura”, inhibits survivors of sexual violence from publicly denouncing perpetrators.
National sports victories increase nationalism and national pride, but can also influence attitudes towards refugees.
Gusimbuka athletes could jump very high, probably due to their inherent talent, which was recognised early and developed further.
Two social impact bonds that have concluded in South Africa showed that they got innovation going where it was desperately needed.
The way foreign aid is disbursed needs to be revisited to avoid the traps it’s fallen into in the past.
Spurred by the impetus of the #MeToo movement, South Africa’s is the latest film and TV industry to introduce intimacy protocols to guide how intimate scenes are conceived and executed.
Governments and agencies should prepare second chance opportunities for formal education as emergency situations may last for several years and create a backlog of education.
A ban on sugary drinks sale and advertisements in schools is likely to hold more promise in improving the diets of children and help prevent obesity in children than voluntary actions.
This project may help to eradicate malaria by developing new technologies to prevent mosquitoes from biting people when they are outdoors.
Nigeria must improve biodiversity awareness among its citizens to stem animal poaching and halt biodiversity loss.
Despite the challenges of being a female comedian, the women who do choose to perform feel emboldened to speak out in ways that can resist sexism.
Ramaphosa is set to go down in the annals of history as an ANC president who presided over a tumultuous epoch in the party’s evolution.
EU trade partnership is more important to some African countries than regional or continental trade.
Cryptococcal ceningitis is one of the main causes of death of people with HIV. The tests and medicines to diagnose and treat it exist but remain inaccessible to most. A global strategy is needed.
Rob Davies is critical of economic policy, starting with the Mandela administration. He reserves particular criticism for its macroeconomic policy framework introduced in 1996.
Deficient leptin levels caused by malnutrition might protect against severe COVID-19 and related death. This could be another reason for the lower than expected COVID-19 deaths in Africa.
Waiver talks might convince companies to focus on technology transfer and training, and let go of the plan to maximise patent-based revenues.
The inability to curb road accidents in Ghana is tied to colonial and neocolonial legacies.
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Moringa as a crop is on the rise in South Africa. But more must be done to make use of this versatile, climate resilient plant.
The struggle among elites has not resulted in efforts to improve the material lives of ordinary people unconnected to the political elite.
Much remains to be resolved before the waiver is translated into increased vaccine supply.
Entertainment, sports and tourism industries can learn valuable lessons from how Saudi Arabia managed the annual pilgrimage during a pandemic.