Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research
Scientific research is essential for addressing the climate crisis. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body,...
Kenya’s farmers have lots of digital tools to help boost productivity – how they can be made more effective
Digital agriculture is often hailed as an almost magical trigger for promoting successful farming, even among smallholder farmers in the...
earth scientist explains the link
Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions have been hit by several earthquakes and tremors since the beginning of 2025. The strongest,...
1080 baits are used to kill foxes, cats and dingoes – but other animals can be more likely to eat them
Around the world, humans routinely kill carnivores to protect livestock and game, increase human safety and conserve native wildlife. Unfortunately,...
Films can change the world – why universities and film schools should teach impact strategies
When was the last time a film changed the way you saw the world? Or the way you behaved? Miners...
8 key factors that will shape the future and test the government
South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s dramatic loss of support...
K Sello Duiker, a rock star of South African literature, died 20 years ago. How his work lives on
K. Sello Duiker was regarded as a “rock star” of South African literature. He was one of a group of...
Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa – what does air pollution have to do with it?
Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling...
Joe Biden’s presidency will be remembered as one that did not match the times, and a leader who failed to realise it
Should a US president by judged by what they achieved, or by what they failed to do? Joe Biden’s administration...
green energy vs economic development
African countries face a conundrum. On the one hand they need to develop economically and industrially. On the other they...