Pasha 55: South Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution: shutterstock The global hype around the Fourth Industrial Revolution has grabbed South Africa as well. President Cyril Ramaphosa is firmly behind it as the belief is that it can help advance economies and increase job opportunities. But in countries like South Africa where inequality is a problem, adding advanced … [Read more...] about Pasha 55: South Africa and the Fourth Industrial Revolution | The Conversation
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Pasha 54: An African perspective on the coronavirus | The Conversation
Pasha 54: An African perspective on the coronavirus: shutterstock By the middle of February more than 2000 people had died from the coronavirus COVID-19, which was first identified in Wuhan, China at the end of last year. The virus has spread to a number of countries around the world – and of course, African countries are at risk, too. Screening and identifying patients is … [Read more...] about Pasha 54: An African perspective on the coronavirus | The Conversation
Pasha 52: Taking a look at healthy food in South Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 52: Taking a look at healthy food in South Africa: shutterstock Healthy food is critical to people’s well being. Not only does eating it keep us healthy and strong, but producing your own food is empowering and could even be a potential source of income. The problem is that healthy, fresh food isn’t always affordable and accessible for everyone. In today’s episode of … [Read more...] about Pasha 52: Taking a look at healthy food in South Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa’s agriculture | The Conversation
Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa's agriculture: ShutterstockTemperatures across southern Africa are increasing. This presents a threat to many crops across the region. Rainfall projections are uncertain but the impact of climate change on agriculture is clear. The sector will suffer, and food shortages could follow. It is … [Read more...] about Pasha 50: The threat of climate change to South Africa’s agriculture | The Conversation
Pasha 48: Data science and taking on Africa’s challenges | The Conversation
Pasha 48: Data science and taking on Africa’s challenges: shutterstock Data science is a buzzword commonly heard these days. But what is it? Data science combines a number of fields and is a blend of statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering and subject matter knowledge. It holds tremendous potential as has already been shown with game-changing, crucial … [Read more...] about Pasha 48: Data science and taking on Africa’s challenges | The Conversation
