Category: Africa

Sarah Mokwebo explains how her book stokvel concept works, and how it benefits members The post The Book Stokvel: Africa writes; we read appeared first on The Mail & Guardian. … Read More

Joel Embiid gets the nod, and though Curry has performed well lately, there are doubts that the Warriors will prevail The post 2020-21 NBA SEASON – AFRICAN BLOGTABLE appeared first … Read More

Music is not a zero sum game with only one ‘best’. But if you seek to name one musician whose life embodies the South African people’s struggle for a national … Read More

In response to  “No-one should be as rich as Elon Musk”, Mail&Guardian 20 January In his article, Andile Zulu argues, inter alia, that ‘’billionaires are a hazardous symptom of the … Read More

We have asked some of Africa’s leading academics and thinkers to reflect on what the inauguration of a new US president means for Africa. This series is produced In collaboration … Read More

Innovation and creativity is crucial to guide financing, say experts The post ‘SA can’t leave its shift to a low-carbon future to chance’ appeared first on The Mail & Guardian. … Read More

VAT should not be hiked, but a once-off levy on mineral resources or a solidarity tax seems likely The post Funding a vaccine will tax our limits appeared first on … Read More

Despite the government’s efforts to lessen the economic shock of the pandemic and the lockdown, businesses are struggling to keep their doors open The post Business closures increase in December, … Read More

Fewer children are in early childhood development centres now than in the past 18 years, which means scores are bereft of meals, safety, and early learning opportunities. To help remind … Read More

Experts are warning clinicians to be careful when diagnosing Covid-19 — and to check for malaria as well The post Be aware of the similarities between malaria and Covid-19, experts … Read More