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Mental Health
This is how much it would cost to end gender-violence across the world
Every day more than 800 women die from preventable causes during pregnancy and childbirth. But these needless deaths could ended by 2030, for the cost of 46 military aircraft.
Gender Parity
Meet the SistaazHood- South Africa's transgender voices fighting for recognition
SistaazHood, a group of transgender, homeless, sex workers in South Africa, has become a growing voice on issues from the legalisation of sex work to better access to healthcare.
South Africa
This country uses 450,000 private security guards to tackle crime
Cities across the world are increasingly turning to advanced forensic tool systems to tackle rising levels of crime - but is this only pushing crime into poorer areas?
Future of Health and Healthcare
Unhealthy ageing cripples countries' economies
A study in South Africa has highlighted how unhealthy ageing takes its toll on health and income. But strong social policies can promote healthy ageing and protect the economic well-being...
Workforce and Employment
This ‘devil’ cactus is killing livestock and destroying crops in Kenya. But there’s hope for a solution
Farmers are trying everything to rid their land of this invasive prickly cactus, which destroys grass and makes animals sick. However, it can be used to make biogas, juice, wines and oils.
Africa
'This is Africa's century' - what we learned at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town 2019
A hard-won free-trade deal and a massive youth population - will these factors make this 'Africa's century'? And what about gender-based violence and the gig economy. Key moments from the...
Africa
South Africa's SMEs should be first in line for a digital upgrade
A new breed of digitally literate micro-entrepreneurs will be best placed to take advantage of tech platforms to exploit gaps in the market.
Africa
8 stunning photos of South Africa
The World Economic Forum on Africa 2019 takes place in Cape Town from 4-6 September.
Gender Parity
South African women's fury at gender-based attacks spills onto the streets
Protests have erupted across South Africa against gender-based violence in the country. People have taken to the streets to voice their anger that not enough is being done to protect women.
South Africa
This is what a no-deal Brexit would mean for South Africa
As Britain's EU exit date of 31st October draws closer, what would a no-deal Brexit mean for South Africa?
Africa
Africa must become more resilient to climate risk. Here's how
Climate change means African countries are facing a double storm: an increased risk of extreme weather events and a large shortfall in insurance coverage, which means too much of the fina...
South Africa
Things are bad and getting worse for South Africa. Or are they?
South Africans have a bad case of 'declinism' – the belief that things are going to get worse. It is holding back our huge potential
Africa
A mega-solar initiative will help southern Africa shine
Mega-solar projects – large-scale installations capable of producing upwards of hundreds of megawatts (MW) of power – are generating much-needed electricity in countries all over the worl...
Water
Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Cape Town's water crisis was avoided when the community pulled together.
Water
One quarter of the world's population live in countries with a high level of water stress
With water crises becoming increasingly commonplace across the globe, climate change is only exacerbating the problem. New data has revealed that 44 countries face high level water stress...