Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward: It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years. Recent events suggest that the situation may be improving. For the first time in two years, three African states have been able …
Six space missions to look forward to in 2024: Nasa It’s going to be a bumper time for space missions in 2024 – especially to the Moon, our nearest neighbour. And that’s following on from an already epic 2023. I’m a laboratory scientist, so I always like to have a “proper” sample to analyse. Rather …
Russell Brand: why it is so difficult for people to come forward with sexual assault allegations: fizkes/Shutterstock When writer E. Jean Carroll was asked why she finally went public – after more than 25 years – to accuse then US president Donald Trump of sexual assault, her response was something that countless others have thought: …
Johannesburg fire: there was a plan to fix derelict buildings and provide good accommodation – how to move forward: Thousands of Johannesburg inner-city residents occupy buildings in conditions like those that led to the fire at 80 Albert Street that killed at least 77 people. They are living in derelict multi-storey buildings, former office blocks, …
Scottish bottle deposit scheme to be blocked – but evidence from Europe suggests it’s the way forward: Unrecycled drink containers are a huge problem in the UK. A survey by Planet Patrol, a non-profit organisation, found that the drinks industry was responsible for more than a third of the litter found in the UK in …
Amazon still seems hell bent on turning workers into robots – here’s a better way forward: Workers at Amazon fulfilment centres are under enormous pressure. Robert Melen/Alamy The strikes by hundreds of Amazon workers at the company’s Coventry warehouse in the English Midlands have brought into relief some of the problems of work in today’s …
Why David Hockney’s Bigger and Closer is an important step forward for immersive art shows: Artist David Hockney has ridden many technological waves. While his mark-making has remained resolutely painterly, he has challenged the practice of painting. He was an early adopter of computer-assisted drawing, using the iPad and iPhone. His latest work, Bigger and …
Top 4 most anticipated PC games to look forward to in 2023: Many gamers are already looking ahead to the new and exciting games of the future. With many new AAA titles and highly anticipated sequels set to hit the shelves, 2023 is promising to be a great year for gaming. Here are some of …
COVID vaccines: an annual booster like the flu shot could be the way forward: Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By now more than 70% of the UK population have received a third COVID vaccination, or a booster. Many people who are older or at higher risk from COVID have had a fourth or even a fifth dose. But …
Nigeria’s Independence Day is a time to reflect on political gains and challenges – and a way forward: A woman selling Nigerian flags in preparation for Nigeria's independence anniversary in Lagos on September 30, 2020. Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Nigeria got independence from Britain on 1 October …
Nigeria’s university strikes: winners, losers and ways forward: Nigerian journalists protesting on 25 April against the continuous closure of public universities in Lagos, Nigeria. Akintunde Akinleye/EPA Lecturers in Nigerian public universities have embarked on strikes 16 times since 1999. Cumulatively, the public universities have lost about 50 months of their academic calendar to these actions …
Debt distress in Africa: biggest problems, and ways forward: Gettyimages The COVID pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on Africa’s sovereign debt situation. Currently, 22 countries are either in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress. This means that African governments are struggling to pay the debts that they incurred on behalf …
As We See It: an imperfect step forward for representing autism on screen: As We See It follows three autistic young people as they navigate life. Ali Goldstein/Amazon Studios At the beginning of the pilot episode of As We See It, the recently released series on Amazon Prime about three autistic flat-mates, we meet Harrison …
Afcon group stage: a stride forward for the African game despite low scoring: Nigeria supporters cheer after their team wins their group – but would crash out in the next match. DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO/AFP via Getty Images Despite the fears from western media and football pundits about COVID-19 outbreaks and of players not being made …
Nanosatellite launch is a big step forward for African space science: It's important to have satellites collecting data about Africa, for Africa. Immersion Imagery/Shutterstock South African space science had a big day on 13 January 2022. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology, based in Cape Town, launched its third satellite mission into space from the …
Asteroids, the Moon and Mars: space missions to look forward to in 2022: The rocket boosters for the Space Launch System that will launch Nasa's Artemis I mission to the Moon. NASA/Kim Shiflett Astronomers ended 2021 on a high with the launch on December 25 of the James Webb Space Telescope, a joint mission between …
South Africa in the news: Boris Johnson 8pm announcement: Booster jab target brought forward: In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister has said no one should be in any doubt that a “tidal wave of Omicron” was on the way.: “South Africa” – BingNews PM sets accelerated new year booster target in face …
South Africa in the news: Prime minister brings forward booster roll-out due to Omicron rise: The prime minister has today announced that the booster rate will speed up and will open to everyone over the age of 18 who had …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s Ramaphosa has COVID-19 but symptoms mild, presidency says: …