Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years: Migration to cities has led to increased obesity in Africa. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El GhanyRapid urbanisation and associated changes in people’s lifestyle means Africa faces a growing obesity problem. Across the continent the share of the urban population is projected to increase to 50% by 2030 and … [Read more...] about Research shows shocking rise in obesity levels in urban Africa over past 25 years | The Conversation
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Mali’s cultural capital shows how citizen-centred development can trump gentrification | The Conversation
Mali's cultural capital shows how citizen-centred development can trump gentrification: Ségou is rich in arts and crafts, and has built its famous festival around the performing arts. Guillaume Colin & Pauline Penot/FlickrIn the first week of every February, the streets of Ségou in Mali come to life. Residents from the capital, Bamako, flock to the secondary city to escape … [Read more...] about Mali’s cultural capital shows how citizen-centred development can trump gentrification | The Conversation
SCOPEN shows you kept your Promise
SCOPEN shows you kept your Promise: The results of SCOPEN 2017 show Promise to be the most improved agency with regard to market perception, moving up 25 positions since Scopen 2016. On top of that, five Promise staff members – namely, Verushen Reddy, Nic Kostouros, Marc Watson, Yolandi Buys and James Moffatt – are considered by the industry to be outstanding industry … [Read more...] about SCOPEN shows you kept your Promise
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world | The Conversation
Somaliland's voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world: Somaliland's shift to use iris recognition in a presidential election stems from distrust in the voting system. ShutterstockAfrica has become a testing ground for technological leapfrogging. This is a process that involves skipping stages and moving rapidly to the frontiers of innovation. Technological … [Read more...] about Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world | The Conversation
South Africa shows why collaboration is key to tackling global crime networks | The Conversation
South Africa shows why collaboration is key to tackling global crime networks: South African President Jacob Zuma. Mounting allegations of corruption at home are having international repercussions. Reuters/Mark SchiefelbeinLord Peter Hain tabled a series of allegations in the UK’s House of Lords relating to the possible role of British banks in alleged money laundering and … [Read more...] about South Africa shows why collaboration is key to tackling global crime networks | The Conversation
