The problem with high-tech is that there is just way too much to choose from
Discerning leadership is critical in the time of Covid-19 and John Magufuli’s decisions — or lack thereof — have put Tanzanians at greater risk
Last week the basic education minister was adamant that teachers will return to school on May 25, but some provinces say not all Covid-19 measures are in place to prevent its spread
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
President Cyril Ramaphosa notes that the behaviour of citizens during level 3 will determine the fate of the nation
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address his fellow South Africans on developments in the risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of the coronavirus
It is usually the most vulnerable in society who are most dependent on local authorities, yet they are the ones stealing from the poor
If record vinyls and iTunes can co-exist in the Technological Age, Wi-Fi will allow ocean liners a slice of the airlines’ global travel monopoly
Because most fake news is spread on social media where young people feel comfortable, the government should ask for their help
The government has consulted widely on measures to restrict the spread of Covid-19, but rule by selective committees such as the National Coronavirus Command Council requires vigilance
Covid-19 has a much different effect on the continent than it does elsewhere
Now is the time to examine how reproductive health in South Africa is riddled by inequities based on race and class
Guinea’s response to the coronavirus has exacerbated the country’s existing fault lines
A group of men wearing masks can be seen in cellphone images — but they are not physically distancing because of overcrowding in their cell
It’s not just me who’s worried. Teachers unions are concerned about the capacity of schools to operate safely — and rightly so
The fashion business is going digital to attract consumers in the absence of being able to physically parade its wares
Evidence shows schools are not ready as the department pushes them to reopen in 10 days
Workers in the agricultural and agri-business heartland – and Covid-19 hotspot – fear catching the disease but need the income; stigma stalks the sick; and younger people ignore the virus
What is most crucial is that the department of education communicates a clear and concise message to parents and caregivers to avoid unnecessary panic and further confusion
Policymakers must make contraceptives and abortion easier to to access to give women power over their health
Now employers and employees can apply to the Unemployment Insurance Fund for relief scheme payments
COMMENT As the department of basic education struggles with when and how to reopen schools, we must remember that most of the world is equally at a loss. Almost all children in almost every country will have been directly affected by school closures. We can learn from other countries’ decisions in navigating this crisis, as […]
Guidelines can’t regulate the police and military’s use of lethal force and will, in the end, be subordinate
to bad legislation
Structural forces mean emerging economies can’t offer the necessary Covid-19 fiscal-relief packages
People who have survived Covid-19 are not going through life carefree. They are still taking all the preventative measures
A move to level three lockdown for the province may become a battle between the Democratic Alliance, and the provincial opposition, the ANC
Despite containing Covid-19, it will be some time before normal life resumes — and some measures will be written into the law
The Democratic Alliance’s court case is about much more than an esoteric question of constitutional law
The Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repurchase rate by a further 50 basis points, after a two consecutive cuts of 100 basis points earlier this year
Blanket measures such as lockdowns contribute to the needs and realities of people at the margins of society being overlooked
The family of Collins Khosa is threatening to seek a personal costs order against Police Minister Bheki Cele