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Middle East and North Africa
Book review: How Africa was central to the making of the modern world
A new academic book, 'Born in Blackness', argues that Africa is central to the modern world - and draws a direct link between slavery and capitalism.
Africa
Lagos: A look at Africa's new startup capital
Lagos, Nigeria, managed to outperform its direct competitors Nairobi, Cape Town, and Johannesburg in 2021 when it comes to attractiveness for startups.
SDIS2021
Why entrepreneurship and innovation are key to addressing youth unemployment
To address youth unemployment, especially in Africa, we need to shift youths' efforts from seeking jobs to creating marketable opportunities for themselves.
Artificial Intelligence
In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence system
South Africa has granted a patent to an artificial intelligence for the invention of a food container - but the decision hasn't been without criticism.
Future of the Environment
What Durban can teach the world about water
A decade ago, Durban was facing severe water shortages, but today it's addressed significant water-related challenges offering a template for other cities.
South Africa
In South Africa, a zero-waste food bus hopes to drive away hunger
In Johannesburg, South Africa, an old school bus has been converted into low-cost, zero-waste grocery store to help combat mass hunger in the inner city.
South Africa
South Africa’s wildfires are putting important historical records at risk
Wildfires in South Africa have spread to the University of Cape Town (UCT) campus, a site that holds a number of significant and historical archives.
Geo-economics
Towards a global consensus based on economic justice and shared prosperity
What did the late economist John Williamson mean by the 'Washington Consensus' – and where do we go from here as we build back better after the pandemic?
South Africa
The South African 'trash for cash' scheme that became a lockdown lifeline
South African charity, Love Our City Klean, is giving hundreds of volunteers the chance to collect and exchange recyclable rubbish for a digital currency.
Lesotho
How climate change drove food insecurity in the 2007 Lesotho drought
In 2007, a severe drought in Lesotho and South Africa drastically reduced crop yields and increased food prices, creating food insecurity for many people.
South Africa
Here's what happened when two women set out to clean Johannesburg's dirtiest river
Two women have started a campaign called Water for Future, that aims to tackle river pollution in Johannesburg's Jukskei while creating job opportunities.
South Africa
Robo-room service: South African hotel introduces robot helpers
Hotel Sky in Johannesburg is the first African hotel to deploy robots, as three new robots help with room service, travel information and moving luggage.
Systemic Racism
Stitching up racism: how knitting is helping break down barriers in South African tech
A pioneering scheme that exploits the similarities between knitting and coding is one way Black South African women are being encouraged to take up careers in tech.
South Africa
Southern Africa shows how unlocking data can drive economic recovery
Southern Africa shows how 4IR technologies can enable access to trusted data and driving the economic rebound in the wake of COVID-19.
COVID-19
World AIDS Day: Lessons for managing COVID-19 from the HIV/AIDS pandemic
This year's World AIDS Day holds extra significance in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Our response to HIV/AIDS offers lessons in tackling COVID-19.
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