South Africa and Senegal, as AU chair, are attending the important summit of the leaders of the big industrialised nations
The effects of the war in Ukraine have brought much of the world’s attention to energy prices. But food insecurity is also rising and will likely get worse
The issue is a complex one, and nearly impossible to enforce
Low vaccination levels and high number of health-compromised populations make the continent a ‘breeding ground for variants’ that pose a global risk
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Disease detected in a 30 year old male who had no history of travel, contact tracing underway to identify any additional linked cases
Facemaskpreneurs and state capture agents are the only ones unhappy about Wednesday’s dual announcements
Education is the best way to turn young people’s potential into realised achievements
Also repealed were the limit on public gatherings and vaccine status checks at ports of entry
The President’s Coordinating Council will on Wednesday discuss the possible lifting of remaining pandemic regulations as SA exits fifth wave
It is a marginal improvement, according to the study, but while the country is progressively more peaceful, it is tarnished with violent outbreaks of crime and protests
The Springs Art Gallery presents the Print Portfolio Exchange Exhibition. It features original work of 25 artists commissioned by the Soweto Arts Company
Countries on the continent responded effectively to the virus despite the dire predictions of some in the West
The data from 440 000 Covid-19 patients show that black people in South Africa were far more likely to die than their white counterparts
Most cases and deaths in young children occur in lower-income countries
With unemployment in that sector at almost catastrophic levels, it is essential to ensure that the drain of skills to other countries is halted in its tracks and that sound business principles and practices are established
The first-quarter economic growth was attributed to growth in eight industries, according to Statistics SA’s data
Water in the country’s drains can pick up a spike in Covid-19 cases or a threatening new variant in time for clinics to prepare for an influx of patients
The hard lockdown imposed two years ago showed how difficult it is for girls and young women in poorly resourced areas to learn online
Teaching children the joy of reading is not only the responsibility of schools. There are many ways in which we can impart this precious gift to them
The climate crisis, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic have increased levels of poverty
Nduduzo Makhathini’s release of his 10th studio album, In The Spirit of Ntu, is part of the ever evolving sound that is South African jazz. But what is the sound of the genre’s reinvention by the new generation of musicians — and is it still jazz?
Consumers, who have remained resilient despite South Africa’s economic woes over the past decade, are being squeezed on all fronts. What are the policy options? Or is it the same old, same old
Acceptability, access and affordability are the issues that need to be tackled to effect a major improvement across the nation.
High food and fuel prices have prompted trade unions to make bigger wage demands, which will exert upward pressure on longer-term inflation
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Western media treats Africans as victims, villains or vectors of disease.
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
The Covid-19 state of disaster response proved how quickly a government can act when it needs to
Programmes that integrate into society are non-existent and since migration management is reactive in outlook, migrants self-select into available social networks.
Since Eskom’s a no-go, perhaps our Minister of Monuments’ R22-m flag will be powered on arrogance and self-belief alone
Politicians have increasingly come under scrutiny for their alleged inflammatory comments which have been taken as endorsement by anti-foreigner activists
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Data collected by Unicef shows an alarming drop-off in shipments arriving in the continent since the start of 2022
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During the Covid-19 lockdown many people discovered the benefits of wearables in maintaining fitness goals