Easing Africa’s debt burdens: a fresh approach, based on an old idea: The statistics are stark: 54 governments, of which 25 are African, are spending at least 10% of their revenues on servicing their debts; 48 countries, home to 3.3 billion people, are spending more on debt service than on health or education. Among them, …
Earth’s early evolution: fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago: The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains look peaceful today – but 3.5 billion years ago the earth there was roiled by volcanoes. Instinctively RDH/Shutterstock Our Earth is around 4.5 billion years old. Way back in its earliest years, vast oceans dominated. There were frequent volcanic …
Sho Madjozi: the pop star using traditional culture to shape a fresh identity for young South Africans: South African rapper Sho Madjozi is a bold and colourful presence in pop culture, as famous for her catchy lyrics as for using traditional clothing and dance in a fresh way. The musician, actress and poet is also …
Lion farming in South Africa: fresh evidence adds weight to fears of link with illegal bone trade: GettyImages In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country’s wild population, estimated at 3,500 individuals. These big cats …
Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa – a fresh approach is needed to combat it: Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease Wikimedia Commons Sickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the …
Nato: Vilnius summit will reflect fresh sense of purpose over Ukraine war — but hard questions remain over membership issues: The US president, Joe Biden, struck a bullish note during a recent meeting at the White House with Nato secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, declaring: “The allies have never been more united.” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine …
Census data in West Africa is badly out of date: 5 reasons fresh population statistics are crucial: Guineans living in Ivory Coast wait for their turn during a census on March 26, 2010 in Adjame, a popular district in Abidjan. SIA Kambou/AFP via Getty images West Africa, an area composed of 16 countries, is one …
Ukraine war: Zelensky’s diplomatic tour has improved the ground for a fresh military offensive – but it needs to come soon: Ukraine’s offensive is in full swing – at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda …
Frozen and tinned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh produce – here’s how: Freezing lowers the amount of nutrients lost after harvesting. SerPhoto/ Shutterstock The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages have left many people worrying about how they’re going to get these important foods in their diet. Yet …
Ukraine war: ‘soccer plot’ raises fears of fresh Russian attempts to destabilise neighbouring Moldova: Moldova has been sliding into yet another crisis following the resignation of its prime minister, Natalia Gavrilita, and fears that Russia was plotting a coup to overthrow the pro-western president, Maia Sandu. At a press conference in the Moldovan capital Chisinau …
Drupal 10 is worth a fresh look: Drupal 10 is worth a fresh look Martin Anderso… Tue, 12/13/2022 – 03:00 The popular Drupal open source content management system (CMS) reaches a significant milestone when version 10 is released on December 14. Personally, I think Drupal X sounds way cooler, but so far, my calls to …
Ukraine war: Polish missile scare has given Nato fresh resolve to continue its support for Kyiv: For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the war has come close to spilling across the border in a Nato country. On the evening of Tuesday November 15, a Russian-made missile landed in a village in …
Lesotho bungles political reforms, risking fresh bout of instability after 2022 poll: Lesotho citizens queue to vote in a previous national elections. EPA-EFE/ Kim Ludbrook The Kingdom of Lesotho – a small landlocked country in southern Africa with a population of 2.1 million people – has failed to introduce key political reforms needed to bring …
Without a fresh new vision, the next Conservative prime minister risks leading their party to election loss: The Conservative party has got a problem. The problem can best be described as the coming together of a series of problems that will make re-election harder. In the run-up to the next election, voters will have the …
Why the ‘social democratic’ SNP needs some fresh thinking after 15 years in power: Terry Murden/Shutterstock Despite growing evidence of disquiet and even discontent with the current Scottish government, the ruling Scottish Nationalist Party retains what many believe is an unassailable position of dominance after the local elections of May 2022. There is no doubt …
Check out this South African City image: Fresh Connections Southern Africa 2019 Image by Produce Marketing Association The Produce Marketing Association hosted its 9th annual Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show on 30-31 July 2019 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. This event included top international and local …
Fresh signs of mosquito insecticide resistance in South Africa: A man sprays the walls of a house with insecticide against mosquitoes. Cristina Aldehuela/AFP via Getty Images Most South Africans aren’t worried about malaria even though the disease is endemic in the country. Four of the country’s nine provinces carry malaria risk while 10% of the …
Ukraine war: fresh warning that Africa needs to be vigilant against Russia’s destabilising influence: Russian president Vladimir Putin and African leaders at the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum in Sochi in 2019. Photo by Alexei Druzhinin / SPUTNIK / AFP via Getty Images It’s commonly held that Russian president Vladimir Putin’s objective for invading …