African cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons: ShutterstockAfrican cities will gain a billion new residents by 2050. But local authorities across the continent don’t have the resources, powers or skills set to meet the growing demand for housing and services. Africa’s rapid urbanisation is a huge opportunity for national governments. It’s … [Read more...] about African cities can raise more money. Kenya and South Africa offer useful lessons | The Conversation
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How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 | The Conversation
How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030: The WHO recommends HIV viral load testing to monitor people on ARVs. ShutterstockA United Nations initiative backed by global experts has set its sights on an ambitious programme to bring an end to the AIDS epidemic by 2030. The 90-90-90 strategy aims to do this by reaching three targets: 90% of all people with HIV must … [Read more...] about How innovation can help end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 | The Conversation
Snap shot pictures of poverty in Nigeria aren’t accurate. Here’s the real deal | The Conversation
Snap shot pictures of poverty in Nigeria aren't accurate. Here's the real deal: Ajegunle City, Lagos State Nigeria in 2018: Busy streets bustling with commercial activity. ShutterstockStudies that reflect the movement of poverty levels at a particular point-in-time attract a lot of attention. They also inform academic and policy debates across the globe. In Africa, where … [Read more...] about Snap shot pictures of poverty in Nigeria aren’t accurate. Here’s the real deal | The Conversation
How Ethiopia’s new cabinet fits into Ahmed’s reform agenda | The Conversation
How Ethiopia's new cabinet fits into Ahmed's reform agenda: Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has created a peace ministry to stabilise the East African nation. Yoweri Museveni/FlickrEthiopia’s ruling coalition has re-elected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as its chairman. This means that Ahmed will continue as prime minister until the next party congress. It is with this … [Read more...] about How Ethiopia’s new cabinet fits into Ahmed’s reform agenda | The Conversation
Cancer causing toxicants found in a tributary of South Africa’s second largest river | The Conversation
Cancer causing toxicants found in a tributary of South Africa's second largest river: A water bridge over the Klip River in Gauteng, South Africa. ShutterstockA new study has established that sharptooth catfish found in the Klip River which feeds into the Vaal River, South Africa’s second largest river, contains banned pesticides which can cause cancer when consumed by humans. … [Read more...] about Cancer causing toxicants found in a tributary of South Africa’s second largest river | The Conversation
