Millenium Development Goals
latest news & developments
Child mortality drops but still high
According to a Unicef report, South Africa has reduced its child mortality rate from 60 deaths per every 1 000 live births in 1990 to 41 in 2015.
Africa’s once-in-a-generation opportunity
By prioritising safe water and sanitation, Africa’s leaders can also ensure the unfinished business of the MDGs is dealt with, writes Lindlyn Moma.
Monbiot’s belief that he knows what’s best for Africa is offensive
As Africans we can speak for ourselves. We can make our own decisions and correct them if need be, but please don’t patronise us, writes Sipho Moyo.
MDGs: Five goals to a more equitable world
The world has begun a dialogue that I believe could help redefine the destiny of humanity, writes Archbishop Njongo Ndungane.
Masekela: Ask the poor what they really need
The people directly affected by the Millennium Development Goals were not involved in drafting them. This must not happen again.
Africa requests more money at Aids summit
African leaders at the UN Aids summit have asked for money to deal with the pandemic and to reach the Millenium Development Goals.
Crowded Moz classrooms drive kids to night school
At 8pm Joana Charles waits outside class for her history teacher at a school in Maputo, while hundreds of children run and play in the dark.
Zuma: More urgency needed on MDGs
With only five years left to achieve the MDGs, a "greater sense of urgency" is required to ensure they are realised, President Jacob Zuma says.
Let’s keep our promise to the world’s children
Governments are on the brink of breaking a Millennium Development Goal promise of a decent quality basic education for all by 2015.
Obama urges new ways to tackle poverty
United States President Barack Obama called on Wednesday for new ways to tackle global poverty.
African leaders urge action on poverty goals
African leaders said on Tuesday they could do more to meet UN goals to slash extreme poverty and urged stronger leadership among developing countries.
UN: Rich must not cut aid to poor to balance budgets
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon pressed debt-ridden donor countries on Monday not to cut aid to the poor despite their budgetary woes.
Zuma ‘optimistic’ over SA’s progress on MDGs
SA has made a lot of progress on the UN’s Millennium Development Goals and there’s no need for pessimism, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday.
Wise words from our Elders
The Every Human Has Rights campaign seeks to uncover the failings of the Millennium Development Goals.
SA not fulfilling Millenium Development Goals, says Blacksash
South Africa is not fulfilling its Millennium Development Goals, the Black Sash on Tuesday.