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Innovation in every drop

Article Advertising Supplement - 29 Nov 2019

By using our urine and faeces as resources rather than waste, we can save our most precious resource – water

Too many of SA’s children are stunted, wasted or obese

Article Mariame Sylla - 6 Nov 2019

The government, private sector and civil society need to work together to address the causes of unhealthy eating in all its forms

Headaches, heartaches and pregnancy: Could this stem preeclampsia’s deadly tide?

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 6 Nov 2019

This silent killer stalks expecting mothers around the world and is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in South Africa

The ups and downs of drug-delivering drones

Africa Gilbert Nakweya - 6 Sep 2019

From the Ganges River to Ghana, drones are delivering vaccines, HIV tests and blood transfusions and cutting waiting times for life-saving healthcare

UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren

Africa Jay Deshmukh - 30 Jul 2019

The killings come as protest leaders are due to hold talks with the ruling generals on Tuesday on the remaining aspects of installing civilian rule

Surviving Boko Haram’s war on children

Africa Shola Lawal - 16 May 2019

After escaping from the clutches of armed groups, abducted children in northern Nigeria should expect a warm welcome on their return home

Boko Haram’s war on children

Africa Shola Lawal - 2 May 2019

After escaping from the clutches of armed groups, abducted children in northern Nigeria don't get a warm homecoming

Cyclone Idai: The girl who was born in a mango tree, above the floods

Africa Simon Allison - 3 Apr 2019

Amid the horror of Cyclone Idai are stories of strength, resilience and survival

Adopt strategies that address plight of ‘invisible’ children

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2019

According to Unicef, the births of about 230-million children under the age of five have never been registered

Central African Republic and rebel groups sign peace deal

Africa Agency - 3 Feb 2019

In a sign of hope following years of conflict, rebels and the Central African Republic government made a peace deal

Boy Scouts in a war zone

Africa Simon Allison - 3 Jan 2019

There are more boy scouts than peacekeepers in the Central African Republic. Even in the midst of a civil war, the scouts are arguably more effective

EU to review its financial support for Tanzania over human rights concerns

Africa Deutsche Welle 1 - 18 Nov 2018

Tanzania's President Magufuli is facing growing international pressure and sanction over the repression of civil society, the media and gay people

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