The Foundation for Professional Development accepted a R2-million research grant from an organisation that’s regarded as a front for Philip Morris International
Because foreign aid is not effective in helping African countries achieve their development goals, the ‘aid sector’ needs to be reformed
It is possible to convince newsrooms looking for a topical story that something is news when it isn’t, to dangerous effect
Waiving intellectual property restrictions on Covid-19 vaccines could help the developing world. But India and South Africa’s pleas are falling on deaf ears
France, Spain, the European Commission and Britain as well as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have pledged money for equity in the treatment of Covid-19
What happened to the once universally accepted idea of healthcare for all?
Technology is often oversold as either a panacea for the world’s problems or a curse inflicting disruption and displacement on the most vulnerable
To give young people the best chance of success, the two ‘bookends’ to primary school — early childhood and secondary education — must be sturdy
The forum hopes to solve some of the problems in education and learning
2016 marked the first time in over two decades that malaria cases did not fall year-on-year
‘While many girls possess leadership qualities, social, political, and economic barriers stymie their potential,’ writes Joyce Banda.
Biotechnology boosts the resistance of crops to drought and disease, and increases the levels of crucial micronutrients in the produce.
The u is disappearing all over Africa, and maybe the Gates Foundation is to blame.
Bill Gates was at the International Aids Conference this week. He spent time with five African journalists. Here is what they wanted to know.
The country’s yellow fever outbreak is a timely reminder that African countries can’t get complacent with their vaccination efforts.
With its expansion to the rest Africa, the Bhekisisa health reporting team is growing.
With a new donor on board, Bhekisisa will be covering the continent’s health issues at source – their new website launches today!
This continent will be worst affected by climate change, the philanthropist warned in an interview with the Mail & Guardian.
Increasing access to health services will prevent many mothers and newborn babies from dying.
Philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates released their annual letter on Thursday. In it, they predict what the world would look like by 2030.
