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Lesotho
How climate change drove food insecurity in the 2007 Lesotho drought
In 2007, a severe drought in Lesotho and South Africa drastically reduced crop yields and increased food prices, creating food insecurity for many people.
South Africa
Here's what happened when two women set out to clean Johannesburg's dirtiest river
Two women have started a campaign called Water for Future, that aims to tackle river pollution in Johannesburg's Jukskei while creating job opportunities.
South Africa
Robo-room service: South African hotel introduces robot helpers
Hotel Sky in Johannesburg is the first African hotel to deploy robots, as three new robots help with room service, travel information and moving luggage.
Systemic Racism
Stitching up racism: how knitting is helping break down barriers in South African tech
A pioneering scheme that exploits the similarities between knitting and coding is one way Black South African women are being encouraged to take up careers in tech.
South Africa
Southern Africa shows how unlocking data can drive economic recovery
Southern Africa shows how 4IR technologies can enable access to trusted data and driving the economic rebound in the wake of COVID-19.
COVID-19
World AIDS Day: Lessons for managing COVID-19 from the HIV/AIDS pandemic
This year's World AIDS Day holds extra significance in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Our response to HIV/AIDS offers lessons in tackling COVID-19.
Future of Mobility
How technology is upgrading traditional mobility services in Africa
Could applying modern e-hailing technology to private mass transport in Africa produce mobility options that improve life in the continent's major cities?
South Africa
Cape Town could experience another 'Day Zero' this century as water supplies dry up
Cape Town has an 80% higher chance of another 'Day Zero' drought by the end of the century if greenhouse gas-emissions keep rising at current rates, according to research.
Africa
3 factors helping the African continent beat early COVID-19 predictions
Ingenuity, experience, and strong public health measures have helped the continent keep COVID-19 numbers down, according to the World Health Organization.
COVID-19
How COVID-19 helped Cape Town revolutionize its HIV health service
Coronavirus has put those with pre-existing conditions such as HIV at higher risk of a fatal response to COVID-19, so how do they still access care in a pandemic?
SDG 01: No Poverty
Peace, poverty and race: here are some of Nelson Mandela’s wisest words
With Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, here are some of his best quotes on important issues that people still face all over the world.
COVID-19
COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 16 July
The Forum is hosting its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
COVID-19
COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 18 June
The Forum is hosting its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.
COVID-19
How will Africa manage the post-COVID economy?
How African states respond and adapt to de-globalization, debt and digitalization will have significant implications for their future economies and societies.
Africa
COVID-19 in Africa: WHO media briefing on 4 June
The Forum on Thursday hosted its latest virtual briefing on COVID-19 in Africa, in partnership with the World Health Organization.