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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

South Africa

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World

HIV breakthrough: drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection

    By Linda-Gail Bekker, University of Cape Town     A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection. The trial tested whether the six-month injection of lenacapavir would provide better protection against HIV infection than two other drugs, both daily pills. All three medications are pre-exposure prophylaxis (or […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 34

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Africa

South Africa’s new agricultural leadership should focus on getting things done, not designing new policies

      By Wandile Sihlobo, Stellenbosch University   South Africa’s primary agriculture sector accounts for nearly 3% of GDP and about 8% when considering the value of agro-processing. But it can contribute even more to economic growth that delivers benefits fairly across society and creates jobs. This can’t happen, however, if new policies and plans keep getting introduced. Fortunately, the views of the new agricultural minister, John Steenhuisen, may […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 29

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Environment

South Africa’s 70,000kg rhino horn stockpile must be burnt to prevent illegal trading

        By Jason Gilchrist, Edinburgh Napier University     Despite a global ban on international buying and selling of rhino horn since 1977, the South African government and owners of private rhino reserves continue to stockpile it. A new report by the EMS Foundation, a South African social justice and conservation organisation, advocates strongly against this practice. Ecologist and mammal conservation researcher Jason Gilchrist discusses what the […]

todayJuly 3, 2024 18

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How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement

          By Luke Sinwell, University of Johannesburg       Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a history of militant protests? When the African National Congress (ANC) was elected to power in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, many believed that popular protests, which were the […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 24

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Health / Medical

Africa races to increase vaccine manufacturing capacity, concerns rise over Europe’s control

          By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency     As Africa races to be more independent in vaccine production, Europe is seeking greater control in building and scaling of local manufacturing hubs. In June, France hosted the launch of African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA) an approximately US$1 billion project geared towards making vaccines more available in Africa - away from African soil. Only 2% of vaccines […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 46

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Africa

Kenya protests: Ruto pulling the finance bill is unlikely to satisfy angry young protesters – here’s why

          By Kathleen Klaus, Uppsala University       In a move that shocked observers, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced on 26 June he was withdrawing his government’s highly controversial finance bill. This followed two days in which tens of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets in nationwide rallies against the proposals contained in the country’s 2024 budget. Kathleen Klaus, who has studied […]

todayJune 27, 2024 84

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Health / Medical

Technology makes it possible to diagnose diseases on the spot – but South Africa’s public healthcare system faces several obstacles

          By Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, University of Pretoria       Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. It’s now possible to test patients on the spot – in a clinic or hospital – for many health conditions. Digital diagnostic devices can analyse samples like sweat, saliva, faeces, tears and breath for signs of major diseases such as cancer and HIV. Testing at the point […]

todayJune 26, 2024 30

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South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope

        By Brian Levy, Johns Hopkins University       In the aftermath of South Africa’s recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much more is possible. Small gains can feed on each other; momentum can build; a virtuous spiral can take hold. This may be such a moment. It’s not ordinarily a […]

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