We mapped green spaces in South Africa and found a legacy of apartheid: Virtually all South African cities remain under a form of green apartheid. GettyImagesIt has been 30 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison and South Africa began to dismantle apartheid, the official system of racial segregation. Yet, whether moving through South Africa’s streets or flying over … [Read more...] about We mapped green spaces in South Africa and found a legacy of apartheid | The Conversation
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Africa’s high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of housing | The Conversation
Africa's high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of housing: African urban dwellers pay 55% more in rentals than their counterparts in other cities in the world. The challenges of informal settlements have once again been thrown into the spotlight in the midst of the current pandemic. Research has shown that some of the most at-risk populations and … [Read more...] about Africa’s high density urban settlements: cut the red tape and slash the cost of housing | The Conversation
Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa: the peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist | The Conversation
Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa: the peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist: President Benjamin Mkapa at the end of his tenure in December 2005. Mwanzo Millinga/AFP via Getty Images)The former Tanzanian president Benjamin William Mkapa, who died on July 24, was the country’s third president. He was in office from 1995 to 2005. Born in 1938 in Masasi south-eastern … [Read more...] about Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa: the peace maker, true East African and Pan-Africanist | The Conversation
The IMF’s $4bn loan for South Africa: the pros, cons and potential pitfalls | The Conversation
The IMF's bn loan for South Africa: the pros, cons and potential pitfalls: South Africa's finance minister Tito Mboweni says the IMF loan will limit the country's economic vulnerabilities which have been exacerbated by COVID-19. Gallo Images/Brenton GeachThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a R70 billion (US$ 4.3 billion) loan for South Africa to help the … [Read more...] about The IMF’s $4bn loan for South Africa: the pros, cons and potential pitfalls | The Conversation
Knowledge about HIV doesn’t always change adolescents’ behaviour: peers matter | The Conversation
Knowledge about HIV doesn't always change adolescents' behaviour: peers matter: Adolescents need to be part of prevention interventions. GettyImagesHIV and AIDS remain major global public health challenges, especially for sub-Saharan Africa. The region accounts for around 70% of the world’s burden of infections. Young people, especially young women, are affected more than other … [Read more...] about Knowledge about HIV doesn’t always change adolescents’ behaviour: peers matter | The Conversation
