Geographies in Depth
These young Africans are translating content into local languages to fight the pandemic
The WikiAfrica programme translates online content into nearly 20 African languages, including Twi, Swahili, Afrikaans and Dagbani.
Kim Harrisberg is the Thomson Reuters Foundation's water rights correspondent based in Johannesburg.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
This virtual-reality tech could help makes cities more child friendly
The VR tool, which allows users to see cities from the perspective of a three-year-old, aims to improve urban safety for young children.
Urban Transformation
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.
Sustainable Development
Trash for cash: South Africans fight hunger with digital currency
South Africa is using recycling charities to support those out of a job in the COVID-19 pandemic. Love Our City Klean is one of the incentives supporting those in need.
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.
Geographies in Depth
Spurred by COVID-19, African schools innovate to close learning gap
The rise of distance learning using radio, TVs and phones could transform school curriculums and help children stay in education long after the pandemic, experts say.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Here's how Africans are using tech to combat the coronavirus pandemic
Africans are designing mobile tech solutions to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Experts fear that countries lacking stable healthcare systems and access to clean water are at high r...
Nature and Biodiversity
Gabon’s fight to end illegal logging and protect national forests
"Maintaining forests is the most cost-effective way of dealing with climate change," said Gabon's new environment minister.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Urban Transformation
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?
Global Risks
Water pollution is an 'invisible threat' to global goals, economists warn
The world tends to focus on water quantity such as floods and droughts, but this report focuses on the more invisible threats, like the effects of pollutants.
Urban Transformation
Understanding environmental warnings in urban areas
With indigenous knowledge of plants, birds and temperatures we can spot risks of extreme weather early and prevent catastrophic floods and droughts.
Climate Action
In parched South Africa, water-storing football fields give drought the boot
Teachers noticed improvements in the health and attendance of pupils after an innovative football field that purifies water was installed.