South Africa needs to mitigate the worst of its inequalities in tackling coronavirus: The lockdown has shown how deep the spatial, economic and social inequalities are Getty ImagesAs South Africa entered its 21-day lockdown, the political message was that South Africans were all in it together. However, it is clear that while society has been united politically to fight … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to mitigate the worst of its inequalities in tackling coronavirus | The Conversation
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Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women | The Conversation
Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women: Women are often primary caregivers in their communities. ShutterstockI was born and bred in the western part of Kenya, an area endemic of malaria. I have been sick from malaria not once, not twice, but more times than I can count. In my village, outbreaks were normal – the entire village would get sick, … [Read more...] about Why the elimination of malaria needs much greater involvement of women | The Conversation
Global emissions are way off target: what needs to happen | The Conversation
Global emissions are way off target: what needs to happen: South Africa still depends on coal for most of its electricity. ShutterstockAt the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, countries set goals that require halving carbon emissions by 2030. In a new piece in Nature, Professor Harald Winkler, as part of an international team, delivers the bad news that … [Read more...] about Global emissions are way off target: what needs to happen | The Conversation
African Union needs a more robust response to conflict in Cameroon | The Conversation
African Union needs a more robust response to conflict in Cameroon: Supporters of Cameroonian President Paul Biya outside the French embassy in Yaounde. Getty Images/AFPThe violent conflict that erupted in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon in 2016 continues unabated. It was triggered by the government’s repression of protests over the increasing influence of … [Read more...] about African Union needs a more robust response to conflict in Cameroon | The Conversation
Probe into the death of UN boss 60 years ago needs South Africa’s help | The Conversation
Probe into the death of UN boss 60 years ago needs South Africa's help: Dag Hammarskjöld died along with 15 others when his plane crashed in Zambia. Getty ImagesDemocratic South Africa has skeletons in the closet that it needs to address. One of these is the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) in a plane crash shortly after midnight on 17 … [Read more...] about Probe into the death of UN boss 60 years ago needs South Africa’s help | The Conversation
