New research shows they are able to detect vibrations in the soil from their prey, such as earthworms
The visa system forces migrant health professionals who plug the British labour gap to stay silent on abuses ranging from rape to 20-hour days
The country’s historical sites encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of the people of the subcontinent
This is a crucial step towards the protection of the tower, which ensures water security for millions of people in the region
R110m pioneering project aims to boost resilience to tropical cyclones in Southern Africa and Madagascar
Now is the time for accountability. Our leaders must deal with the consequences of their failures.
UK politicians reject a management approach involving sustainably harvesting excessive populations so that carrying capacities of ecosystems are not exceeded
Shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, will this rock art collection be taken out of storage
for South Africans to see? This is the final part in a series on South African rock art
Nearly 350 000 South Africans used cocaine before Covid-19 in 2020, consuming about 18 800 tonnes
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But stigma remains, and measures such as low or no school fees, bursaries and mentorship could improve teenage mothers’ future opportunities
Thanks to the Omicron variant, it is harder than ever for Africans to travel – even though public health experts say the restrictions make no sense
Though there is no going back and fixing what we have done, we can certainly all take responsibility for our corner of the world to ensure we have a fighting chance
The UK will remove South Africa and other African countries it recently placed on its travel red list at midnight on Wednesday
Imraan Coovadia’s new book examines how poison has shaped political affairs in Southern Africa
There’s still there hope that COP26 will deliver a powerful pact for action
Long droughts may result in dams unable to adequately supply the industrial heartland
Women and girls continue to fight for their human rights and wellbeing, generations after they were recognised
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on journalists’ health, working conditions and freedom to report. Now more than ever, media freedom needs to be upheld
In a year defined by Covid-19, human rights violations, including massacres of civilians and crackdowns on opposition parties, have plagued these regions
A leading Kenyan public health and community-based health care specialist knows the importance of local level involvement, particularly for epidemics and pandemics
Africa’s favourable weather conditions means solar energy uptake could be accelerated with a few nudges in the right direction
The lack of detailed information on extreme heat impacts hinders disaster response and preparedness.
Few Southern African countries have laws protecting people’s privacy, a report reveals
During Cyclone Idai, responses were hampered by a shortage of reliable information. This has worrying implications for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic
Even the better off have had to find ways to manage in the shattered economy
Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership
We don’t need a better work-life balance, we need a new way of working that doesn’t destroy our souls
Most people’s response is to flee or fight when faced with a problem, particularly an ongoing one, but in Southern Africa they work together
Mr Ramaphosa, you have seen and listened. Now it is time to make SA safe for women
A UN report warns about the effect of global warming but says the tools exist to avert this fate
Understanding why farmers in Southern Africa are reluctant to cash in their investment is key to mitigating the effects of climate change
The experiences of other countries can provide valuable lessons for Cape Town on how to better cope with its water crisis