The US government has appointed the first African head of its Aids fund, Pepfar. John Nkengasong, a Cameroonian virologist
With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
South Africa’s jobless rate is one of the highest in the world — and bringing it down significantly could take years
There has been an unprecedented structural shift in disease patterns, which has highlighted unequal access to healthcare
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
Researchers find that 96% of health conferences are in rich countries and only four in 10 attendees are from poorer nations with the highest burden of disease
Keeping them healthy necessitates an revolution in health systems and how they are financed, especially in poorer communities
The July 2021 unrest was shocking and many have since warned that those tensions could be easily reignited
To survive one needs a diversified portfolio with a balance between domestic and international investments and financial planning that takes a long-term view.
New Covid-19 infections and related deaths have tapered off
Only the costly N95 mask works and achieving a high penetration of Covid-19 booster vaccination is ‘the only effective strategy’, says virologist Shabir Madhi
The closure of the New Frame, which sought to chase quality over clicks, is a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of donor funding
The actor and director who saved The Market during the pandemic is enthusiastic about his new job as head of Joburg City Theatres
Financial sector union wants employees who were fired for not being vaccinated to be reinstated
Covid-19 has forced universities and colleges to take much of their teaching online and presented an opportunity to improve and expand this model
It could prove difficult for government to loosen its grip on the public purse, but economists say the current extraordinary circumstances require intervention
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted some to make an about-turn on coal but their scramble has not sealed the fate of renewables
Some of the conditions in which the July unrest occurred have abated but others, such as the spiralling cost of living, have worsened
Informal traders selling their wares outside Jabulani Mall are worried about further unrest as unemployment and the rising cost of living fuel public anger
Education is key to giving our children a chance to navigate, and thrive in, a complex modernity
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
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