Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help: Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate, limited water resources, and rapidly increasing population. The country of 114 million people depends heavily on the longest river in the world, the Nile, for fresh water. But rising demand for …
Kenya’s police still kill with impunity – what needs to be done to stop them: Days ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brutality, news broke that Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan blogger, had died in police detention. …
G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen: The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate …
African countries are bad at issuing bonds, so debt costs more than it should: what needs to change: Over the past two decades, African countries have increasingly turned to international capital markets to meet their development financing needs. For example, Kenya and Benin raised a combined US$ 2.5 billion through bond issuances during the first …
Why the global tax system needs fixing – podcast: Cagkan Sayin/Shutterstock For decades, multinational corporations have used sophisticated strategies to shift profits away from where they do business. As a result, countries around the world lose an estimated US$ 500 billion annually in unpaid taxes, with developing nations hit particularly hard. In the first of …
South Africa’s honeybush sector must transform from its unjust past: what needs to change: The biodiversity economy is made up of businesses and economic activities that use living species and ecosystems to make profits without damaging the environment. But in South Africa, it is haunted by economic racism, with Indigenous people still not in control …
Rwanda’s genocide: why remembering needs to be free of politics – lessons from survivors: Memory and politics are inherently intertwined and can never be fully separated in post-atrocity and post-genocidal contexts. They are also dynamic and ever-changing. The interplay between memory and politics is, therefore, prone to manipulation, exaggeration or misuse by clever actors to …
Reducing air pollution could increase methane emissions from wetlands – here’s what needs to be done: Sampling in a Pantanal lake, Brazil. Vincent Gauci, CC BY-NC-ND What if well-meaning policies that reduce one atmospheric pollutant could also increase natural emissions of powerful greenhouse gases? Our findings, just published in the journal Science Advances, advance an …
SABC crisis: South Africa needs its public broadcaster – but who is going to fund it?: Here we are again. The long-running crisis at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is back on the agenda after the communications minister, Solly Malatsi, withdrew the SABC bill from parliament in mid-November, to first develop a funding model …
Lebanon peace deal: Israel-Hezbollah agreement needs to be guaranteed by the Lebanese armed forces: After a month of heavy bombardment, and despite continuing its military campaign and clearing border villages in south Lebanon, Israel is reportedly indirectly negotiating a peace deal with Hezbollah leaders. The terms of a ceasefire require the full implementation of UN …
Nigeria’s universities need to revamp their entrepreneurship courses – they’re not meeting student needs: Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that entrepreneurship will reduce reliance on formal jobs and create more opportunities for self-employment. The …
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy – model shows how social grants could work: South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Economic growth has been slow since a recession in 2008. The annual growth rate averaged 1.1% between …
Ghana needs to stop households from using firewood: what must be done: Cooking on firewood and coal increases air pollution and ill health. Some of the dangers include stunted growth in children and undernutrition in children and adults. Babies who’ve been exposed to charcoal and firewood smoke while in the womb can have reduced birth …
South Africa’s economy needs a shot in the arm, not austerity: 3 key areas where more public spending would get results: For the past 11 years the South African government has pursued a policy of austerity. In recent years, government has reduced per capita spending (adjusted for inflation) by significant amounts. Spending on public services, …
Not even the boss of Starbucks needs to be doing a 1,000-mile commute if they can do the job from home: How far is too far for good coffee? Cloudy Design/Shutterstock New Starbucks boss Brian Niccol caused many to spit out their coffee with the news he will commute around 1,000 miles from his home …
China needs to pick a side, and it just might pick the west: For the Kremlin, its “partner of no limits”, China, isn’t doing enough to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine. So, Russia has signed a peace treaty with North Korea, hoping to pressure China into backing Moscow’s war effort further. Meanwhile, the west sees …
South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances: South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament. The parties …
Choosing the Right Laptop for Your Needs: Introduction When it comes to selecting a new laptop, the plethora of options available can be overwhelming. This article aims to simplify the process by guiding you through the essential factors to consider before making your purchase. Understanding Your Requirements Before diving into the specifications and features, …