Health Progress in Africa Leaves More People Living With Disabilities: Rehabilitation Is the Next Challenge
Health systems are saving lives, but they have not expanded rehabilitation services at the same pace.
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Sewage in the Taps Is Not a Technical Fault
When a burst sewage pipe contaminates the drinking water of thousands of Tshwane residents, it is not merely a technical fault – it is a clear sign of negligence and poor maintenance. The Tshwane Metro has warned residents in Pretoria Central and surrounding areas to boil tap water thoroughly after a burst sewage pipe contaminated […]
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Bronkhorstspruit Water Crisis: Mayor’s Admission of Negligence Not Enough
The Executive Mayor of the Tshwane Metro, Nasiphi Moya, openly accepted responsibility for negligence after the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works supplied untreated water to residents for nearly three weeks. Between 24 September and 14 October, the water supply was not treated with chlorine. Consequently, 408 people – most of them children under the age of […]
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Millions of Children Aren’t Getting Vaccinated: How Mapping Tools Can Help Find Them
Limited research on unvaccinated children covered those in conflict-affected communities, nomadic groups, refugees, cross-border migrants and urban-slum dwellers.
African Countries Could Save Billions by Cutting Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases at the Same Time
African countries could save billions, prevent deaths and slow climate change by cutting air pollution.
Good Gut Bacteria vs Bad: What We Learnt About Antibiotic Resistance From a Community in Nairobi
Healthy microbes spread easily through everyday interactions like handshakes and sharing food or water. Disease-causing agents spread in a similar way.
Study of 20,000 Nigerians Explores the Links Between Drug Use, Climate Change and Poverty
A staggering 67.5% of respondents relied on maladaptive coping strategies.
African Genomics Research Is Growing: What Countries Are Doing to Connect Genetic Data and Healthcare
National genetic projects are important but they must have local expertise, responsible data governance and sustained investment to improve healthcare.
Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize Is a Vote of Confidence in a Global Legal Order Under Fire
Recognising Pillay is an affirmation of what has been achieved, but also about what must not be lost.
Thabo Mbeki’s Legacy in South Africa: Stronger Government but a Blurred Line Between State and Party
Mbeki’s leadership contributed to institutional weaknesses that emerged more fully after he left office.
Ocean, Desert Rainfall and a Parasitic Disease: Researchers Connect Patterns
The predictable Atlantic signal can improve researchers’ ability to anticipate changes in leishmaniasis transmission.
79 Deaths a Day: South Africa’s Diabetes Crisis Needs a New Strategy
Diabetes is manageable. With timely support, people can lead long, healthy lives free from preventable complications.
Sewage at Germiston Stadium
The Ekurhuleni Metro’s Department of Water and Sanitation is creating a serious health risk by failing to promptly resolve the sewage spill next to the B-field at Germiston Stadium. Sewage started flowing past the sports field two weeks ago. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) immediately reported the problem to the Department. A few days […]
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Senegal’s Youth Olympics Legacy: Who Pays After the Games?
For the Youth Olympic Games, Senegal has relied heavily on substantial direct public funding with support from its partners.
Nigeria Faces the World’s Highest Projected Death Toll From Super El Niño Heat: What Could Save Lives
The super El Niño could cause 31,400 extra heat deaths in Nigeria alone. Heat warnings, cooling centres and worker protections could help save lives.
Teenage Girls May Know How to Prevent Pregnancy – That Doesn’t Mean They Have the Power to Do It
Teenage pregnancy makes visible the pressures, relationships and reproductive conditions that shape young people’s lives across southern Africa.
North West Premier Should Take Responsibility for Province’s Medicine Shortage
It is an absolute disgrace that North West residents have not had access to proper healthcare for years, owing to constant medicine shortages at hospitals and clinics across this ANC-governed province. The North West Department of Health is characterised by institutional decay, corruption and mismanagement, despite interventions by the national government. The department was under […]
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DRC’s Cobalt Exports Contain Unreported Uranium – Our Study Estimates the Global Nuclear Risk
The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.
DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Has the Potential to Become a Global Pandemic. How to Make Sure It Doesn’t
Drawing lessons from Sierra Leone and having watched the mid-2026 outbreak in the DRC, I conclude that it risks become a global epidemic.
OnlyFans in South Africa: What Creators Say About Sex Work, Personal Safety and the Gig Economy
While some creators proudly embrace the label of sex worker, many others reject it outright.
DRC’s Ebola Epidemic Could Be the Worst in History: 4 Things That Could Help End It
The next phase of the response must not be about deploying more people into communities simply to deliver interventions.
Nooitgedacht Pump Station Upgrades Finally Commence
For years, the residents of Nooitgedacht in Bishop Lavis have been plagued by recurring sewage spills, which will hopefully be a thing of the past soon. Homes and backyards were frequently flooded with raw sewage. It had a severe impact on people’s health, dignity and quality of life. The problems at the Nooitgedacht pump station […]
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Ekurhuleni Report Shows Serious Financial and Service Delivery Pressure
The Ekurhuleni Metro’s fourth quarter performance report for April to the end of June paints a picture of a metro under mounting pressure where poor financial management and performance are directly affecting service delivery. The following is clearly evident in the report: • The trade payables-to-cash ratio (a measure of liquidity and financial health) was […]
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Along Nigeria’s ‘Spiritual Highway’, Prayer Camps Create a New Urban Future
The vast prayer camps challenge stereotypes of Nigerian cities as chaotic, dysfunctional, and driven by religious tension.