Inequality persists in post-apartheid South Africa, reflecting the distribution of power. Reversing this will require changing the social processes and relations that underpin it.
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Ebola is difficult to contain because of human social and behavioural factors. But it can be if 100% of the infected people’s contacts are identified and monitored.
By placing less emphasis on public opinion, and questioning public morality as the basis of its decision, the latest High Court decision shows that times have indeed changed.
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Warmer oceans are contributing to more frequent tropical cyclones.
June 12 is widely regarded as the most important day in Nigeria’s post-independence poltiical history
After recent elections, South Africa are grappling with what the reasons are for the declining trend in youth participation in the 2019 elections.
In spite of noble promises in their constitutions, many countries have a very restrictive approach to demonstrations.
Global attitudes to gender and sexual diversity are changing. Some embrace the diversity; others push back.
A weakened central power makes it easier for violent groups - like highway bandits, local militias and armed bands of jihadists - to emerge and thrive.
The killing of protesters by the Sudanese military signifies its reluctance to hand over power, as demanded by the African Union.
Food safety studies in Ethiopia reveal that unlocking consumer demand for safe food is critical to stopping the millions of deaths and illnesses from foodborne pathogens across the continent.
Paid employment is no longer a guarantee that workers will earn enough to cover their basic needs and become relatively secure financially. Hence the global phenomenon of the working poor.
Evaluation is a critical tool for decisions on improving performance. It also assures that African universities are getting value for money from grants, donations and the like.
The proposal to redevelop Jamestown would not only occupy a prime site with historical significance, it would displace a large community along with their heritage, skills and traditions.
With partnerships between landowners, the government and businesses, South Africa can invest in its wetlands and boost the country’s potable water reserves.
In Ghana, backpackers often don't feel safe. Upgrading technology can solve this problem.
Africa’s new continental free trade area, the AfCFTA, is a remarkable achievement. However, decisive diplomatic, technical and social action is needed for it to succeed.
Research shows that targeting poor communities will go a long way in solving the country’s open defecation issues.
Ramaphosa’s “new dawn” will require a rigorous evidence-base of what works to guide high-level policy planning and design.
Reporters and editors in Rwanda saw themselves as unifiers, and that meant working to promote unity and reconciliation.
Tackling corruption is notoriously difficult but Nigeria is pursuing a fresh approach. Using technology, especially social media, its citizens are producing evidence to hold officials to account.
South Africa’s law that regulates the Interception of communications is being challenged on the basis it can be abused by rogue elements in intelligence.
Nigerian print media played a crucial role in monitoring violence, and thereby deterring it.
Poor understanding can be put down to the content in Kenyan schools’ curricula.
South Africa will introduce the carbon tax which should be used to ensure benefits to poor communities.