Long COVID patients are much more likely to have multiple organ abnormalities: It wasn’t that long ago that some people speculated that long COVID was all in the mind – a psychosomatic illness. Thankfully, that period of speculation is now behind us. We have compelling evidence that long COVID is very real and very harmful. …
South African men are much more likely to die from TB than women — here’s why: Around the world, men are more likely to get TB and to die from it than women. We recently conducted research to establish the various factors that explain higher rates of TB among men in South Africa. South Africa …
Rupert Murdoch and the rise and fall of the press barons: how much power do newspapers still have?: Global media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has announced his retirement as chairman of Fox and News Corp, making way for his son Lachlan. He has been demonised as a puppet master who would pull the strings of politicians …
How well you do at school depends on how much your teachers know: insights from 14 French-speaking countries in Africa: Almost half of all sixth-grade students in Niger struggle to read a simple sentence. Olympia De Maismont/AFP Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made remarkable progress towards reaching universal school enrolment in the past 25 years. …
Should you send your child to an academy or a council-run school? Why Ofsted results don’t mean much: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock Helping your child choose a new school is a daunting process. You have to take into account catchment areas, how your child will travel to school, and where their friends are going. You may …
Eating insects: the UK seems much more reluctant than the EU to let this industry flourish: Like it or not, there are lots of good arguments for eating insects – both in animal feeds and on human plates. You can farm them with much less land, water and feed than the likes of cows and …
How Much Does SEO Cost for a Startup: When it comes to launching a startup, budgeting is one of the most critical aspects to consider. While you may have allocated funds for product development, marketing, and operational costs, have you thought about the budget for SEO? Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is an essential part of …
How Much Does It Cost to Do SEO: Introduction When it comes to digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a term that’s often thrown around. While most businesses understand the importance of SEO, many are left wondering about the costs involved. The truth is, the cost of SEO can vary widely depending on a …
How Much Does SEO Cost in South Africa: When it comes to digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a term that businesses can’t afford to ignore. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the importance of SEO has never been more apparent. However, one question that often arises is, “How much does SEO cost?” …
Energy price cap: a targeted ‘social tariff’ must be part of a much wider set of reforms: Alex Yeung / shutterstock The British energy regulator Ofgem has announced the energy price cap for the last quarter of 2023, including early winter. Gas and electricity should be slightly cheaper than last year, but they are still …
Ghana’s national health insurance users often end up paying as much as those who don’t belong. So why join?: Ghana's national healthcare system is designed for all. But there are pitfalls. Getty Images Health financing is a challenge any country has to deal with to provide good healthcare services. It’s especially important for developing countries …
Ghana’s housing policy and regulation is failing – COVID proved as much: Affordable housing in Ghana is unavailable for most people Wikimedia Commons Access to decent housing is a fundamental human right. Across sub-Saharan Africa, however, this right remains an elusive dream for many households. In Ghana, for example, the government estimates a staggering deficit …
Meet the gigantic extinct reptile that weighed as much as an adult black rhino: Three 3D views of _Bradysaurus baini_ specimen. Scale bar equals 50 cm. Credit: Fabio Manucci and Marco Romano Around 262 million years ago, during the middle Permian Period, a new family of reptiles emerged. Pareiasaurs – meaning “cheek lizards”, a reference …
Channel 4’s shocking Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat owes much to Swift and his gruesome satire: There wasn’t much advertising ahead of the release of Gregg Wallace: The British Miracle Meat, which was touted as a documentary about the food industry. Wallace is a TV presenter who is much beloved by British audiences so …
Why Arsenal paid so much for Declan Rice: a strategy focusing on mid-20s, home-grown talent: Declan Rice playing for England. Vlad1988/Shutterstock Arsenal has reached an agreement with West Ham for the transfer of captain Declan Rice for a British record of £105 million. This surpasses the previous record of £100 million paid by Manchester City …
South Africa’s National Health Insurance bill has noble aims but leaves too much uncertain: it needs more work: Shutterstock South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) bill has passed the first hurdle towards becoming law, getting the country closer to its vision of achieving universal access to healthcare. Section 27 of the country’s constitution states that …
Here’s how much water it takes to make a serving of beef – and why where it comes from is so important: Adrian Williams, Author provided Almost everything we eat has consumed water somewhere in the process of being made and processed. But beef is credited with one of the biggest water footprints. Our calculations …
Can parents give their children too much attention?: There's a fine balance between confidence and humility. STUDIO GRAND WEB/Shutterstock Parents today spend more time with their children than ever before. Yet, at the same time, they worry more than previous generations about doing enough – believing a lack of engagement may harm their child’s future …