South Africa's use of COVID-19 modelling has been deeply flawed. Here's why: President Ramaphosa's government is easing the lockdown because of unsustainable economic costs Getty ImagesWhen President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision to implement an initial 21-day national lockdown in response to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, he referred to “modelling” on … [Read more...] about South Africa’s use of COVID-19 modelling has been deeply flawed. Here’s why | The Conversation
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We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
We think there's a better way to assess the research of African academics: here's how: Many African researchers feel they should do research that would be acceptable for publication in Western outlets. Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn the past two decades, much has been made in academic circles about global rankings of educational institutions. Bodies such as Times … [Read more...] about We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here’s why | The Conversation
Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here's why: Ugandan protesters call for an end to President Yoweri Museveni's despotic rule. Peter Busomoke/AFP via Getty ImagesFor decades urban residents in many Africa countries have shown their dissatisfaction with their governments. Food price riots that rocked Guinea, Mauritania, and Senegal … [Read more...] about Urbanites across Africa are more likely to be unhappy with their government. Here’s why | The Conversation
South Africa’s COVID-19 strategy needs updating: here’s why and how | The Conversation
South Africa's COVID-19 strategy needs updating: here's why and how: South Africa's hard, extended lockdown has come at a significant economic cost ShutterstockDecision-making at the early stages of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (the coronavirus causing COVID-19) was constrained by a paucity of medical evidence and epidemiological data. Knowledge gained over the past two months … [Read more...] about South Africa’s COVID-19 strategy needs updating: here’s why and how | The Conversation
South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here’s how to do it | The Conversation
South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here's how to do it: A Johannesburg resident receiving a testing swab for COVID-19 at a screening and testing drive. Luca Sola/AFPviaGettyImagesThe COVID-19 epidemic in South Africa is now in its exponential phase. Cases are rapidly increasing in many areas. This is most apparent in the Western Cape province, which … [Read more...] about South Africa’s COVID-19 testing strategy needs urgent fixing: here’s how to do it | The Conversation
