In Africa’s prized national parks, sustainable tourism depends on ecosystem resilience, not just the visibility of charismatic species like elephants and lions. It’s about seeing national parks as living systems within larger social and ecological networks
Africa’s G20 plan to become a global player hangs on making sure that girls get what they need
All too often known underperformers are recycled or ‘friends’ are
selected to lead boards, councils and companies
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
People have installed solar panels and found other water sources, with some negative consequences
But the ‘data desert’ in sub-Sahara means the artificial intelligence models are inappropriate
The destruction of indigenous forests, which act as carbon sinks, is also driven by foreign demand
Despite legislation and policies, the traditional, patriarchal systems across the continent hinder girls’ development
Among NCDs is diabetes, which is likely to afflict 8.75 million people by 2040 and requires urgent government intervention
Dinokeng is the only residential Big Five game reserve in the world within the boundaries of a metro