Power shortages will remain a big challenge in a post-COVID-19 South Africa: The first two of 24 new solar and wind farms under construction were completed in February but there's still a long way to go to boost electricity supply. GettyImagesThe decline in economic activity precipitated by the spread of COVID-19 and ensuing lockdown in South Africa is also affecting the … [Read more...] about Power shortages will remain a big challenge in a post-COVID-19 South Africa | The Conversation
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Phones aren’t giving girls more power in their lives after all | The Conversation
Phones aren't giving girls more power in their lives after all: Women's agency is still mired within wider structures of patriarchy and chronic poverty Nebiyu.s/Wikimedia CommonsOver the past decade mobile phones have often been credited with the potential to improve the lives of poor people in low-income countries. Phones are seen as a tool to use in contexts like health, … [Read more...] about Phones aren’t giving girls more power in their lives after all | The Conversation
Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on | The Conversation
Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on: Shops in Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria locked due to a total lockdown announced by the government. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSince the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic late last year in Wuhan, China, the global community has witnessed unprecedented policy responses to curtail, contain and control the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: six key factors poor countries should focus on | The Conversation
Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial | The Conversation
Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial: A food market in Ibafo in Nigeria's Ogun State. The effects of COVID-19 on food systems will be keenly felt in poorer countries. Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMalnutrition is by far the biggest driver of ill-health and premature mortality in every region of the … [Read more...] about Malnutrition and epidemics are intertwined. That makes fixing food systems crucial | The Conversation
Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together | The Conversation
Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together: Collaboration is crucial for scientists to tackle the COVID-19 epidemic. Getty ImagesAmid the rising number of deaths from COVID-19, political leadership, health systems and scientific prowess is being tested locally and internationally. The pandemic provides an opportunity for innovation … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: never been a more compelling time for African scientists to work together | The Conversation
