Rainer Ebert

Dr Rainer Ebert is an international research associate at the University of Dar es Salaam

Covid-19 set to increase the scourge of child marriage

Article Chioma Nwosu & Rainer Ebert - 4 May 2020

Millions of girls are currently out of school, families are struggling with spiralling economic hardship, and programmes to end child marriage face significant disruptions

We must fight the scourge of child domestic labour

Article Jacqueline Halima Mgumia & Rainer Ebert - 17 Mar 2020

More than 17-million children around the world are involved in domestic labour. The recent death of 17-year-old Salome Zacharia in Tanzania highlights their plight

MPs must kill the anti-gay Bill in Uganda

Article Rainer Ebert - 18 Oct 2019

Proposed legislation imposes the death penalty for gay sex or ‘recruitment’. But love is not a crime

Press Releases

Special Reports

BIO Africa is set to launch its 2020 BIO Africa Convention digitally this year

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The pandemic has opened room for those within the biotechnology sector to join forces and exchange a wide range of expertise and knowledge to fight Covid-19

Special Reports

Capital Legacy shakes up the South African financial services industry

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The company has created an exciting and industry first, end-to-end financial services solution that addresses the needs of the country’s one million Muslims

Special Reports

BIO Africa Convention

special reports - 14 Aug 2020

The convention is a platform to co-create solutions based on knowledge sharing strategies and it is driven by solidarity

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Let’s unite behind our masks

special reports - 12 Aug 2020

We owe it to young people who hold our dreams for the future to not be discouraged by the Covid-19 pandemic – or our poor leaders

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Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

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Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

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WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

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Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally