We were told to ‘stay home’ to stop COVID. Then our homes became disease hotspots: Lucigerma/Shutterstock The rapid rise in COVID cases and deaths in March 2020 led Boris Johnson, then prime minister, to tell the British people: “You must stay at home.” These comments marked the beginning of the first nationwide COVID lockdown, and …
Netflix show brings back Blockbuster, but some brands should stay dead: The last Blockbuster video store in Australia, March 13 2019. Adwo / Shutterstock Streaming services are replete with stories of the dead coming back to life. They’re also chock-full with dead or almost dead brands. Shows like Stranger Things have not only given new …
Pregnant students in Tanzania may stay in school according to a new ruling by African child rights experts: Gettyimages The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of Children recently made what experts call a landmark ruling. The committee is a regional quasi-judicial organ of the African Union. Its task is to monitor …
Renewable energy will need more investment, or Africa will stay dependent on fossil fuels: Hydro-power is not sustainable to meet sub-Saharan Africa's energy needs and must be supported wind, solar and geothemal. Photo by Tony Karumbu/AFP. Renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics and onshore wind power can help sub-Saharan Africa meet its energy requirements …
HIV treatment in South Africa: how to help people stay on ARVs when life gets in the way: Poor retention in health services is one of the most important reasons people interrupt HIV treatment. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has turned HIV into a manageable chronic condition. When ART is working …
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Four reasons the shift to hybrid working is set to stay for young professionals: Many people now favour a hybrid model of working. Klever LeveL/Shutterstock We’re in the middle of a remote working revolution. In the UK, though remote working was slowly growing before the pandemic, in 2020 the number of people working from home …
Weight loss advice from GPs really can help people slim down and stay that way – new research: People lost almost 4kg on average when working with a GP. fizkes/ Shutterstock For people looking to lose weight, it can be hard to know where to start. Not only are there scores of commercial weight loss …
A nice South African City image: Just arrive in South Africa and quickly realize how true is the reality about security issues in Johannesburg, the city is not easy to move by yourself and even when you can move you must be worried about the place you are going, at night you must stay aw …
To stay in the game directors need to rewire corporate missions and bring new faces to the table: Getty images In the first ever case of its kind, ClientEarth – a UK-based organisation that works with NGOS to fight legal battles on environmental issues – is taking Shell’s board of directors to court for failing …
Four top tips to help your pets stay lean and healthy: Monika Wisniewska/shutterstock Do you love giving your cat or dog an extra treat to nibble on? As much as they seem to enjoy it, it isn’t always the healthiest move. Just like humans, pets can suffer from weight issues. And it’s becoming a growing …
How the Ugandan state outsources the use of violence to stay in power: Police officers cordon off a crime scene in Kampala, Uganda, in 2021. Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua via Getty Images How do authoritarian rulers survive in the context of democratic institutions? This is a long-standing puzzle that has become more pressing with the rise of …
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Xenophobia in South Africa: how family members influenced Nigerians to flee or stay: The first group of 200 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa in 2019 arrives in Lagos. PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images In early September 2019, xenophobic attacks escalated dramatically in two large South African cities, Johannesburg and Pretoria, as well as adjoining …
Two years into the pandemic, which of our newly formed habits are here to stay?: The World Health Organization officially declared COVID a pandemic on March 11 2020. Now, two years later, there’s light for some at the end of the tunnel. In many wealthier countries, which have benefited from several rounds of vaccination, the …
Fermented food: why eating sauerkraut helps your gut stay healthy: Elena Hramova/Shutterstock For decades fermentation was used to preserve foods, enhance shelf life, and improve flavour. But many people are not aware about the health benefits of fermented food. Fermented foods are generally defined as “foods or beverages produced through controlled microbial growth, and the …
Three tips to help you stay motivated to keep exercising all year long: It's suggested nearly 80% of people give up on their new year resolutions by February. dotshock/ Shutterstock February. The month of shattered dreams and ambitions. The trainers are gathering dust and chocolate bars have replaced protein bars. The gusto with which we …
COVID: England’s plan B restrictions are lifting – but are some measures here to stay?: Roughly a month and a half after their introduction, England’s plan B winter COVID measures are being rolled back. From January 27, people will no longer be advised to work from home or required to wear face masks in indoor …