Yes, Africa’s informal sector has problems, but the answer isn’t to marginalise it: Informal workers are a key part of African economies Wikimedia Commons African leaders are increasingly aspiring to “modernise” their cities. That is to make them “globally competitive” and “smart”. The hope is to strategically position cities in Africa to drive the continent’s …
Is there really a paradigm shift in US/Africa relations? Why the answer seems to be yes: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken setting out Washington's new Africa strategy at the University of Pretoria. Photo by Andrew Harnik / AP POOL/AFP via Getty Images) US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s whirlwind visit to three African countries …
Why England’s port chaos could get worse – and why technology alone isn’t the answer: Recent scenes of bumper-to-bumper traffic and queues of lorries along the roads leading to the English ports of Dover and Folkstone could become a fixture of UK travel reports without the right technological and diplomatic solutions. The port of Dover …
Inflation is spiking in Zimbabwe (again). Why high interest rates aren’t the answer: Photo by Jekesai Njikizana/AFP via Getty Images The central bank of Zimbabwe has raised its benchmark rate from 80% to a fresh record of 200%. This increase comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driving global commodity prices higher, exacerbating inflation in …
At what point is a disease deemed to be a global threat? Here’s the answer: Shutterstock Whenever there is an outbreak of a disease in the world – such as monkeypox – it is up to the World Health Organization (WHO) to consider what sort of weight to give it, including whether or not it …
Petrol prices are rising, but fuel duty cuts aren’t the answer: MagicBones / shutterstock Rising fuel prices are adding pressure on households already struggling to cover basic costs of energy, housing and food. In the face of this there are calls to (further) cut fuel duty, the tax on each litre of diesel and petrol bought …
What is it about the human brain that makes us smarter than other animals? New research gives intriguing answer: New research has compared the brains of chimps and macaques with those of humans. CherylRamalho/Shutterstock Humans are unrivalled in the area of cognition. After all, no other species has sent probes to other planets, produced lifesaving …
Why we trust experts – even when they admit they don’t know the answer: REDPIXEL.PL/shutterstock We constantly make decisions about who to trust. Much of the time we’re bombarded with massive amounts of information on all sorts of different subjects, from science and health, to social issues, economics and politics. But no matter how hard …
Nigeria’s fuel crisis: smaller, more flexible refineries aren’t the full answer: Fuel scarcity in Nigeria causes untold hardship to people and negatively impacts the economy Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Nigeria’s growing population of over 200 million people is facing an ever-growing fuel crisis despite its vast oil reserves. The shortage of refining capacity …
Why fracking is not the answer to soaring UK gas prices: The public have never been enthusiastic about this industry. Randi Sokoloff Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the wholesale price of gas had quadrupled over the preceding six months. This was largely driven by too much demand chasing too little supply as gas producers struggled …
Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here’s the answer: Derren / shutterstock It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the most part move slowly, without the flashy drama that can focus our minds …
The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer: ThomasLENNE/Shutterstock.com Last summer I grew three varieties of corn in my tiny garden. I knew from the start that my harvest, if any, would be meagre. The plants would be hindered by poor soils, assertive pigeons and, worst …
Sending in the Royal Navy is not the answer to small boat migration in the Channel: The Home Office has announced a plan to bring in the Royal Navy to take charge of policing the English Channel after the number of migrants attempting the crossing in small boats tripled in 2021. Full details of the …
Is Santa’s sleigh zero carbon? The answer lies in reindeer poo: Norman Tsui/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Santa’s sleigh is famously pulled by eight reindeer, nine if you include the luminous Rudolf who pitches in when it’s foggy. The classic eight are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. Those last two are an easy-on-the-ear …
Online abuse: banning anonymous social media accounts is not the answer: Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash In the wake of the tragic death of the member of parliament for Southend West, David Amess, fellow MPs have been talking about how to best protect both politicians and the public from abuse and harm. This has included a strong focus …
South Africa in the news: jee main final answer key: Get latest Jee Main Final Answer Key news updates & stories. Explore Jee Main Final Answer Key photos and videos on India.com …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: Alaska Gov: Biden’s vaccine order ‘un-American’: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said President Joe Biden’s effort to …
Lockdown weight gain: telling people to eat less has never been the answer: People have been gaining weight during the pandemic Nicoleta Ionescu/Shutterstock We ate a lot more during the pandemic. The latest figures by Public Health England suggest that more than 40% of British adults gained an average of 3kg during the pandemic. The …
Why the humble legume could be the answer to Europe’s fertiliser addiction: An assortment of legumes. Morinka/Shutterstock Peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans and peanuts: if it comes in a pod then chances are it’s a legume. These unassuming food crops have a special ability that makes them fairly unique in the plant kingdom. They can convert …