Some people believe a drug used to treat parasites is a Covid cure. But science, not social media, is the only way to determine its efficacy
US President Donald Trump may have less than a fortnight left in office, but he’s not done yet — he may well be remembered for destroying the Republican party
As Covid vaccines near the manufacturing stage, a look at two polio vaccines provides valuable historical insights
If it hadn’t been for Covid-19, Donald Trump might have won the presidential election. Almost 48% of voting Americans believe in his brand of democracy, equality and justice.
A simple model shows how complacency in South Africa will cause the number of infections to go on an upward trend again
COMMENT: The rapid roll-out of small-scale solar power will reduce pressure on the grid and and boost SMME sector
Existing requirements for infrastructure spending, that require 30% of the budget to be spent on local small businesses, incentivises failure. Better to split the budgets and let each organisation play to its strengths
We can argue about missteps and the detail, but the government has managed the pandemic far better than many supposedly advanced nations
Economically disadvantaged students suffer most from disrupted education, but they also have the most to contribute to lessening inequality when we build the new normal
The virus will lose if the government and high-profile people communicate effectively the reasons for restrictions and the compromises that have been made