March 20, 2023
Africa: Air Pollution Can Increase the Risk of Covid Infection and Severe Disease #AfricaClimateCrisis
The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world. With lockdowns, travel restrictions and decreased economic… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Plan for a Grand New National Cathedral Sparks Debate
The building of Ghana's spectacular $400 million national cathedral designed by famed architect David Adjaye has stalled amid an economic crisis. The plan has drawn sharp public… Read more »
March 15, 2023
South Africa: Power Cuts Are Hurting Small Businesses in South Africa
Worldwide, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seen as the backbone of a thriving economy. They make up a substantial portion of the total number of companies and are estimated… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Africa: Farms in Cities - New Study Offers Planners and Growers Food for Thought
Urban agriculture as a global phenomenon is widely promoted as a sustainable land use practice. On small plots and in big projects, using sophisticated technology or simple… Read more »
South Africa: Why New Electricity Minister Should Heed the Words of Former Eskom CEO
A month ago South Africans heard some hard truths about the state of the power utility, Eskom, from the outgoing CEO André de Ruyter. In an interview broadcast on… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Made Critical Mistakes That Doomed the Country's Currency Redesign
Nigeria has successfully introduced new banknotes on about 10 occasions since independence in 1960. So why has the latest attempt been so controversial and traumatic? And what… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Africa: ChatGPT is the Push Higher Education Needs to Rethink Assessment
The COVID-19 pandemic was a shock to higher education systems everywhere. But while some changes, like moving lectures online, were relatively easy to make, assessment posed a much… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Cities Are Growing Fast - Family Planning Must Be Part of Urban Development Plans
Nigeria is rapidly urbanising, with more people living in urban areas than in rural communities. A recent World Bank estimate shows that 53% of the 213 million Nigerians live in… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's First Skyscraper Closes - and Leaves a Complicated Legacy
The Hilton Hotel was one of Nairobi's first skyscrapers. The iconic cylindrical tower was opened in 1969 by President Jomo Kenyatta, six years after Kenya's independence from… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: Africa's Shift to Low-Cost Manufacturing Puts Women At Risk
Economists have urged African countries to shift to low-cost manufacturing - the path that led countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan - to industrial… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: How to Ditch 'Fomo' and Foster 'Jomo' - the Joy of Missing Out
Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were missing out on an invitation to a party, shiny new opportunities or the latest social media posts and influencer trends… Read more »
March 03, 2023
South Africa: More Foods Being Exported But New Growth Frontiers Needed
South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Oil and Gas Companies Are Seen As Climate Villains. Truth Is, We'll Need Their Expertise to Make Green Hydrogen a Reality
Think about oil and gas companies and climate change and chances are you'll think dark thoughts. It's true Exxon Mobil had remarkably detailed knowledge of global warming in the… Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Roads and Power Lines Put Primates in Danger - South African Data Adds to the Real Picture
About 25 million kilometres of new roads are expected to be built around the world by 2050. Along with power lines and railways, roads cut through the landscape everywhere,… Read more »
Nigeria: Election Was Nearly Derailed By Technology - but Biometric Devices Weren't the Problem
Technology nearly derailed the conclusion of the 2023 presidential elections in Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission could not fulfil its promise to transmit… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: The Next Phase of the Internet Is Coming - Here's What You Need to Know About Web3
The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and virtual non-fungible tokens have dominated news headlines in recent years. But not many may see how these modish applications connect… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: How SpaceX's New Internet Service Could Be a Gamechanger in Africa
It's hard for many of us to imagine a world without instant, limitless internet access. Some have even argued that it should, alongside access to clean water and electricity, be… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Germany's New Migration Policy Could Take Away Vital Talent From Several African Countries
Germany has announced a project for migrant centres in five African countries which would offer a select category of Africans the possibility of settling on its soil. The… Read more »
Africa: When Should We Worry About Bird Flu Making Us Sick? When We See Human-to-Human Transmission - and There's No Evidence of That Yet
Bird flu has been causing growing concern in recent months, with hundreds of millions of birds dying of the virus since October 2021. This is the largest global outbreak. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: ChatGPT - How to Prevent It Becoming a Nightmare for Professional Writers
Nearly half of white-collar professionals have tried using ChatGPT to help with their work, according to a recent survey of more than 10,000 people at blue chips such as Google, JP… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Africa: Why Are So Many Gen Z-Ers Drawn to Old Digital Cameras?
The latest digital cameras boast ever-higher resolutions, better performance in low light, smart focusing and shake reduction - and they're built right into your smartphone. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Dall-E 2 and Midjourney Can Be a Boon for Industrial Designers
Since the introduction of DALL-E 2 and ChatGPT, there has been a fair amount of hand-wringing about AI technology - some of it justified. Read more »
February 27, 2023
South Africa: Online Learning Platforms Aren't Enough - Lecturers Need the Right Technical Skills
Technology has become the centre of our lives. It has also changed how university students learn and how lecturers teach. Some institutions had already shifted to some form of… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Africa: ChatGPT Has Many Uses. Experts Explore What This Means for Healthcare and Medical Research
The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the healthcare profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition - the Hippocratic oath, medical… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Bailout of Eskom Won't End Power Cuts
The announcement by the South African finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, of debt relief for the country's troubled power utility, Eskom, is a step forward. It will fix one… Read more »