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In light of the alarming statistics, there are growing calls globally to eliminate all forms of violence against children, women, men and the LGBTI+ community in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual exploitation. Photo: Supplied
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Digital technologies can help combat gender-based violence

Opportunities abound for tech to improve safety and assist victims.

  • Karabo Mokgonyana
8 min read
William Kamkwamba defied the odds by using technology to solve social problems that help eradicate hunger and poverty and raise living standards. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Africa America Institute)
AFRICA

The ability to solve social and economic problems in Africa using technology is real

Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to…

  • Justin Siljeur
6 min read
It’s time to fashion a new language of development which responds effectively to real people’s real needs
AGRICULTURE

Agritech can reduce the female unemployment rate in South Africa

The advent of digital technology in agriculture has made accessing markets, agribusiness information and financial services easier for farmers

  • Cynthia Dulira
6 min read