Africa
Mobile payment in Africa is more popular than you may think - here's why
Mobile payments are rising in Africa, boosting financial inclusion in a region where many people don't have bank accounts. But there is still room for growth.
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Global Issue
Industry
Economy
4th Industrial Revolution
Africa's COVID-19 Response
COVID-19
We need global solutions for global challenges - why Omicron is a lesson for us all
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Omicron variant have lessons for us all on global collaboration and how to reduce inequity.
Vaccination
Why aligning global and local health needs is key to sustainable vaccine delivery
To harness the power of safe and effective vaccines at scale requires functioning, well-governed and adequately financed primary health care systems.
Africa's COVID-19 Response
BioNTech to ship mRNA vaccine factory kits to Africa
The medical company BioNTech has developed a vaccine factory made from shipping containers, that will be shipped to Africa to boost local production.
Global Health
3 pillars to strengthen Africa's public health systems
Establishing a new public health order is vital in Africa as weak health systems provide a breeding ground for the growth and spread of dangerous pathogens.
Future of Food
How COVID affected Kenya's fisheries
In Kenya, fishers, fish traders, and coastal communities faced severe livelihood and food security challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Africa
5 priorities for Africa in 2022
Here are five ways in which the world and Africa can work together to restore trust in each other after the Omicron variant led to mistrust and accusations
Africa's COVID-19 Response
Support for Africa’s vaccine production is good for the world
Robust and reliable vaccine capacity in Africa is a global public good, deserving of global support. The fourth wave of COVID-19 echoes the need for support.
Africa
These 6 maps reveal why distance is such a crucial factor in tackling HIV in Africa
Accessibility to healthcare for people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is a growing challenge - and the pandemic has only worsened the situation.
Africa
The efforts of 5 African nations to protect their poorest during COVID-19
A study has found that existing tax-and-benefit systems did not adequately prevent the effects of income losses for people in Africa in 2020.
Africa
How can we tackle vaccine inequity in Africa?
Just 2.5% of the 6.4 billion vaccine doses administered globally, have been in given Africa, despite the continent making up 17% of the world’s population.
Climate Change
Cape Town shows how other cities could limit climate change with new mobility solutions
Solving Cape Town's mobility crisis requires a shift to a whole-of-society approach and building partnerships as the modus operandi.
COVID-19
COVID-19: What you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic on 27 August
Top stories: COVID-19 wave in Africa stabilizes as vaccine drive picks up pace; US COVID-19 hospitalizations hit eight-month high; More than half of India's eligible population has had at...
COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 has been lower in Africa. Experts weigh the reasons
The impact of the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe and Asia. A team of researchers explains why.
Health and Healthcare
How blockchain can help in Africa’s fight against COVID-19 and future disease outbreaks
Africa's youth is embracing blockchain - this could help the continent mitigate some of the effects of COVID-19.
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