How Cheap Chinese Imports of African Fabrics Has Hurt the Famous ‘Nana-Benz’ Women Traders
Chinese manufactured cloth has undermined the monopoly on the trade of Dutch African print textiles that Togolese traders once enjoyed.
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Ghana’s Security Strategy Has Kept Terror Attacks at Bay: What Other Countries Can Learn From Its Approach
Ghana stands out in west Africa as a nation that hasn’t experienced terrorist attacks. Its proactive, multi-faceted strategies offer a blueprint for neighbours.
SAPS Serve the ANC Insiders, Not the People: Here’s How It Happened
Since around 2000 the South African Police Service has been used to manage internal political dynamics in the ANC.
Will the Employment Equity Act Transform Companies or Slow Growth?
DA’s Michael Bagraim debates Just Share’s Kwanele Ngogela
In 3 Years the World Will Run out of Time to Avoid the Worst Impacts of Climate Change
Planet Earth is living on borrowed time, a new global report reveals. The world must stop burning fossil fuels now and take urgent steps to reduce global warming.
Chimamanda’s Lagos Homecoming Wasn’t Just a Book Launch, It Was a Cultural Moment
This was a remarkable event because it defied the tired cliché that Africans do not read.
Nelson Mandela Was a Hard Man Who Played a Hard Game. What if He Was in Ramaphosa’s Shoes?
Mandela was a patrician leader, at times even a draconian leader, who steamrolled dissent when he thought it necessary.
Green Energy and Protecting Nature Get the Thumbs up in Climate Change Study in 68 Countries
New study finds that people in 12 African countries don’t fully accept that extreme weather disasters are caused by climate change. More public awareness is needed.
Lessons for Modern Times From Africans That Survived 10,000 Years of Climate Changes by Adapting Food Systems
Blending livelihood strategies based on what works at different times in specific environments has been key to human survival for thousands of years.
University Graduates in Ghana Must Serve Society for a Year – Study Suggests It’s Good for National Unity
Mandatory national service in Ghana has helped national cohesion.
Nigeria’s Maroko Eviction Remembered: A Brutal Legacy Lives On
It’s been 35 years since the Nigerian government carried out its biggest forced eviction ever of the 300,000 residents of Maroko in Lagos.
South Africa’s Winter Weather Pattern That Increases Wildfire Risks
Knowing how mountain winds create fire conditions is useful for monitoring the danger.
Devil Worship, Muti and Murder: What’s Behind the Growth of Occult Gangs in South Africa
There are about 40 occult-related gangs operating in one province. Understanding what draws young people to them is key to combating them.
Uncovering ‘Sneaked References’ From Rogue Scientific Citations
Scholars have long measured the impact of a paper by counting the number of times other scientific articles cite it. Researchers have just detected a new kind of citation fraud.
Why Have So Many Stores Given Up Payment by Check?
Next time you go shopping, leave your checkbook at home.
Scammers Are Targeting Your MyGov Account. Here’s How to Stay Safe
Has anyone tried to hack into your account, or have you received fake myGov messages? It’s that time of year.
New Clues From 2 Million-Year-Old Tooth Enamel Tell Us More About an Ancient Human Relative
Researchers have extracted 2-million-year-old protein remains from Paranthropus robustus teeth to reveal biological sex and genetic variability.
Online Romance Fraud Can Turn into Real-World Deception
The world of romance scams – when people exploit a relationship for financial gain or other crimes – is brutal. Raising awareness can help everyone stay safe.
‘Pig Butchering’ Fraud: The Link Between Modern Slavery, Torture and Online Crime
And why we need to rethink the way we report on this type of fraud.
Fyre Festival II: Why People Give Fraudsters a Second Chance
Even an investor who lost US$1 million was willing to talk to Billy McFarland about Fyre Festival II
Why the Scale of Fraud Against Seniors Is Huge and Still Growing
Seniors are vulnerable to fraud, especially when they have little social interaction and are not comfortable with technology. Here’s how to help them protect themselves.
Brad Pitt Online Romance Fraud Shows How Victims Are Influenced by Complex Psychological Factors
Romance fraud affects both men and women. Victims are not naive, but often share similar psychological and behavioural profiles.
Fake Papers Contaminate Scientific Literature, Fuel a Corrupt Industry and Slow Legitimate Lifesaving Medical Research
‘Paper mills’ are contaminating the world’s scholarly output with fake papers that hinder research. Lifesaving biomedical fields are especially hard hit.