insert_link 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 29
insert_link Africa 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 […] todayJune 26, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Rwanda’s military support to other countries is part of a strategy to boost its reputation By Federico Donelli, University of Trieste Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention. Military diplomacy refers to activities carried out by representatives of a country’s security apparatus to pursue its foreign policy interests. These activities include the use of armed forces in combat and non-combat operations. Powerful countries such as […] todayJune 25, 2024 18
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Shamsi hits out at ‘ridiculous’ T20 World Cup critics South Africa leg-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi lambasted his team's "ridiculous" critics after the Proteas won another T20 World Cup nail-biter to reach the semi-finals. Shamsi claimed 3-27 in Sunday's three-wicket win over two-time champions West Indies as South Africa chalked up a seventh win in seven games at the tournament. The 34-year-old took the wickets of dangerous opener Kyle Mayers and top-scoring Roston Chase in his four overs. […] todayJune 24, 2024 32
insert_link Oshiwambo Iipotha yo Mpox mo South Africa oyili ngaashingeyi po 13 Oshikondo shuuhaku mo South Africa otashiindile aakwashigwana ya kale ya lungama sho iipotha yo Mpox moshilongo yayi po 13. Aantu yeli yaali oya hulitha sigo oompaka. O eNCA oya lopota kutya oshilongo osha yakula omiti dhotango dhepangelo ,noshili moshikumungu shoku landa odhindji, Oshikondo tashiindiile kehe ngoka ena omadhidhiliko go Mpox a ka konakonwe. Noya kwatelamo iipulu tayi kwata iiwike iyali sigo ine ,uuwehame moontumba,oku kanitha oonkondo,nonzindo moondjamama. Oshikondo oshati aavu […] todayJune 21, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s foreign policy: a unity government must be practical in a turbulent world By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy posture and priorities. The change has been brought about by the African National Congress’s loss of electoral majority, forcing it into a unity government. Based on my work over many years on South Africa’s foreign policy as well as reflections on the […] todayJune 21, 2024 8
insert_link Oshiwambo OmuPresident Nangolo Mbumba, okwa ya ke nangeko pambelewa lo mupresident wa SA. OmuPresident Nangolo Mbumba, okwa fika ko Pretoria sha South Africa onghela, opo aka kale penangeko pa mbelewa lomupresidet, Cyril Ramaphosa nena. Enangeko pambelewa lo mupresidet Cyril Ramphosa, ota li ningwa nena po 11h00, no kwa tee le lika oshiindingili shika ulikwe ko ikundaneki ya yoo loka, omo mwa kwa telwa oshikundaneki shetu sho matumo mawi mo mepo sho pashiwana NBC. Omu President Nangolo Mbumba, pefimbo ta dimo mo shilongo onghela, […] todayJune 19, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s unity government: 4 crucial factors for it to work By Joleen Steyn Kotze, University of the Free State Governments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following the 2024 general election in which no party won a majority. These governments foster stability through collaboration in grand coalitions. The premise is that in divided societies, stability can be achieved […] todayJune 19, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Zuma’s Mkhonto weSizwe to join opposition alliance South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, has said his political party - uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) - will join the opposition alliance in parliament. BBC Africa quotes Zuma as saying, it would co-ordinate resistance to the governing coalition led by the African National Congress. Despite this, MK said it maintained that last month's elections were rigged and wanted the results annulled. todayJune 17, 2024 58
