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Drought is devastating southern Africa’s crops: why it’s happening and what can be learned

22nd August 2024 Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe,... 

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Olympics in Africa: Egypt’s ambitious bid to host the games could succeed – but will it be worth it?

22nd August 2024 The modern Olympic Games is billed as the largest multi-sport event in the world, with a history dating back to 1896. Yet there’s a glaring absence... 

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How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

22nd August 2024 Covid stunned the world with an unanticipated pandemic. Now mpox, a disease which originated in animals, has been declared a global public health... 

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Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement

21st August 2024 The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent... 

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Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

16th August 2024 The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor,... 

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Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic

14th August 2024 Alarmed by the surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the unprecedented step of declaring the... 

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Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris

14th August 2024 If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active... 

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South Africa has a huge gap between the rich and poor - 4 urgent reasons to tackle inequality

14th August 2024 South Africa has exceptionally high levels of inequality. As someone who studies issues of inequality and sustainability, I have argued before that... 

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African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth

13th August 2024 Africa contributes only about 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with... 

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South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be 

12th August 2024 South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers... 

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