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Yes, edit our genes – but do it cautiously

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We can now control our species genetic future but this power is ‘awesome and terrifying’
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Sharing best practice key to healthy results solutions

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Healthcare workers from across Africa are working together to find last-mile solutions
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In South Sudan, illness is as deadly as war

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70% of all illness deaths are due to easily treatable malaria, acute watery diarrhoea and respiratory infections in Udier Village
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Striving for a malaria-free Africa

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Communication Award for outreach and creating awareness by a team or individual
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Ugandan invention revolutionises malaria testing

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An award-winning device created by a Ugandan engineer and his colleagues could replace expensive blood tests
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Good news, Chicken, the sky isn’t falling

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Surprised? Which is to be expected when the media thrives on keeping us in a state of alarm
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If we keep our eye on the ball, we can stop malaria

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'As a father I just can’t imagine living with the knowledge that your child could catch a deadly disease overnight'
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Is Nigeria really home to almost one in four of the world’s malaria cases?

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International insecticide brand Mortein claims that Nigeria contributes 23% of the world’s malaria cases. Does the figure hit the mark?
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How Zambia is beating malaria

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A decade ago, most countries used only localised strategies. But Zambia decided to make bed nets, insecticides, and drugs available nationwide.
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Beer and stinky feet could be a fatal combination – for mosquitos

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Could a new manmade concoction of mundane odours stop malaria?
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Malaria has been beaten back – but children are still dying

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Now the fight is on to eliminate the illness entirely – and save those still at the mercy of the mosquito.
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Innovation and technology will help to wipe out malaria

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With the help of new technologies, global health organisations aim to eliminate malaria in Africa in the next 15 years.
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From the archives: For the first time, an insiders’ account of the Third Force

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Two young gangsters give an horrific account of how they were encouraged, equipped and trained to carry out violence against ANC-linked targets by the security forces.
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National

Ramaphosa bets big on infrastructure to boost economy

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Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements
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National

Stranded commuters say Ramaphosa’s rail promises ring hollow

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Cape Town’s largest passenger rail line has been closed for months, hitting people’s pockets and adding to road traffic congestion
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Press Releases

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

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VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.
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Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

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Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.
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Academic programme resumes at all campuses

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Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.
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Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

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Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding
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We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

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Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders
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Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

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Do the research first; it will save money and time later
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Social entrepreneurship means business

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Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs
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Special Reports

Looking inwards

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Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it
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We can now control our species genetic future
but this power is ‘awesome and terrifying’

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