Africa: Europe Should Emulate U.S. to Fight Corruption

It is not often that we see political leadership act courageously to uphold principles of good corporate governance, which makes a recent decision taken in the United States - one… Read more »

South Africa: Journalists Fail to Report On Poverty

The lack of investment in journalism is one of the key challenges hindering the ability of South African media to report on poverty and inequality. This became clear at a… Read more »

South Africa: Farming Grows Jobs and Profits

While small-scale agriculture has been earmarked by the South African government as a sector with the potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth, small-scale farmers… Read more »

South Africa: Joining Hands for Development

South Africa may have the best data in Africa on its education system and school performance, but this doesn't translate into positive action, says educationalist Jonathan Jansen. Read more »

Africa: Eradicating Malaria Possible but Needs Efforts and Funds

The last decade has seen a successful global effort to reduce the toll of malaria - a deadly, mosquito-borne infectious disease. In the Africa region, according to the World Health… Read more »

Kenya: Ngilu Pursues Presidency on Pro-Poor Platform

Kenya's water and irrigation minister, Charity Kaluki Ngilu announced her bid for the presidency this week as leader of the National Rainbow Coalition. She calls it the "party of… Read more »

South Africa: Ten-Year-Old Orphan's Case Wins Rights for Millions

A 10-year old orphan who waited for more than five years for a South Africa government grant has changed the way the state will support children in need. Read more »

South Africa: Nation Bucks Trend of Declining TB

The health and wellbeing of South Africans is worsening rather than improving, according to a key indicator. Read more »

South Africa: Small Farmers Can Spur Economic Growth

Smallholder agriculture has potential not only to alleviate poverty in South Africa, but to spur general economic growth, a major conference on combating poverty and inequality has… Read more »

South Africa: Health System Blamed for TB Explosion

Weaknesses in South Africa's public health system have been cited as being among the reasons tuberculosis has increased four-fold in the last 15 years. Read more »

South Africa: When Sex Is Work

Linda is a small, soft-spoken woman. She takes out her passport and in a matter-of-fact voice explains, "This thing reminds me of my journey, from the time my husband died." Read more »

South Africa: Target Local Markets, Smallholder Farmers Told

Farmers who grow food on smallholdings should target local, informal markets to sell their produce, a conference on strategies to overcome poverty and inequality in South Africa… Read more »

South Africa: Depression May Cause Deaths Among New Mothers, Says Expert

High levels of depression may be contributing to the rising death rate among new mothers in South Africa, says a researcher. Read more »

South Africa: Cities Often Hinder Food Security, Say Experts

Rising food prices, changes in climatic conditions and the growing number of people without enough nutritious food featured at the top of the agenda at a session on food security… Read more »

South Africa: Experts Call for More Pre-School Education

It's crucial to stimulate children within the first 1,000 days of their development, according to speakers at the "Towards Carnegie III" conference. Read more »

South Africa: Education Faces Crisis Despite Big Budget

Civil society, business and education specialists have formed a national education partnership to deal with the problems in South Africa' s school system, which is in crisis… Read more »

South Africa: End Poverty to Achieve Social Cohesion, Nation Told

Human community is impossible in conditions of poverty and inequality, and unless current levels of inequality are addressed, social cohesion will be unattainable in South Africa,… Read more »

South Africa: Unemployed Youth Hungry for Development, Says Researcher

Unemployed, ill-educated youth in rural areas are eager to take part in development initiatives in their local communities which are ravaged by poverty and debt. Read more »

South Africa: Universities, Civil Society Join Major Bid to End Poverty

Poverty and inequality are named routinely among the key challenges facing South Africa today. This week a conference begins in Cape Town to consider not only the experiences and… Read more »

South Africa: Marikana Killings a Wake-Up Call, Says Union Founder

South Africans need calm heads to examine what caused the slaughter of 44 workers and police officers at the Marikana mine. The judicial commission of inquiry appointed by… Read more »

Africa: Pumps, Policies and Private Investment

As World Water Week draws to a close, a new report highlights the promise of small-scale irrigation schemes. "Water for Wealth and Food Security" touts simple interventions, such… Read more »

Mali: Mali Forms New Government

Mali has reportedly formed a new government of national unity, five months after a military coup overthrew the country's elected government. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Govt Declares National Emergency over Cholera Outbreak

The government of Sierra Leone has reportedly declared a national emergency as a cholera outbreak in the capital, Freetown, and surrounding areas takes hold. Read more »

Gabon: Police, Protesters Clash in Anti-Govt Demonstrations

There were violent confrontations between the police and protesters in Libreville, the capital city of Gabon, on Wednesday. The demonstrations were called by the leader of an… Read more »

Africa: Toilet Tales - Health Gains Without Wasting Water, or Excrement

Although there were no African prizewinners this week from a toilet challenge sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, South African Professor Chris Buckley doesn't… Read more »