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AFRICA

African governments must invest in science for future growth

Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development

  • Esther Ngumbi
4 min read
Labouring: African women constitute 40% of the agricultural workforce and produce 70% of the continent’s food. Photo: Luis Tato/AFP
AGRICULTURE

Support African women working in agriculture

African women, on average, make up 40% of the agricultural labour workforce, but their contributions continue to be barely recognised

  • Esther Ngumbi
3 min read
Change the direction of your thesis if things have changed in the world – don’t stick with something that isn’t working
ESTHER NGUMBI

Science will unlock Africa’s potential — if it is funded

Any good leader knows that scientific discovery and innovation fuel progress, facilitate development and can tackle issues

  • Esther Ngumbi
4 min read
Youth unemployment is at an all-time high. Photo: Oupa Nkosi/M&G
2018 FIFA WORLD CUP

Africa’s youth, brimming with potential, must be nurtured

Although Africa has the highest proportion of young people, it has the highest prevalence of hunger

  • Esther Ngumbi
4 min read