The Conversation
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour
22nd August 2024 Covid stunned the world with an unanticipated pandemic. Now mpox, a disease which originated in animals, has been declared a global public health... →
Uganda and the DRC conflict: the interests driving Kampala’s involvement
21st August 2024 The ambiguous and often tumultuous relations between Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have made headlines in recent... →
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
16th August 2024 The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor,... →
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic
14th August 2024 Alarmed by the surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the unprecedented step of declaring the... →
Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris
14th August 2024 If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active... →
South Africa has a huge gap between the rich and poor - 4 urgent reasons to tackle inequality
14th August 2024 South Africa has exceptionally high levels of inequality. As someone who studies issues of inequality and sustainability, I have argued before that... →
African economic expansion need not threaten global carbon targets: study points out the path to green growth
13th August 2024 Africa contributes only about 4% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with... →
South Africa’s new arts minister can grow the industry – scholars outline what Gayton McKenzie’s 7 priorities should be 
12th August 2024 South Africa’s Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has often been the focus of protests by the country’s artists. A string of ministers... →
Kenyan protesters are demanding President Ruto be removed – what the law says about how that could happen
8th August 2024 In June 2024, many Kenyans took to the streets to protest what they believed were punitive taxes imposed by President William Ruto’s government.... →
Southern Africa may get a regional parliament: what good would it do – if it’s given enough power?
7th August 2024 Plans to establish a regional parliament for southern Africa are gaining momentum. On 11 July 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed... →
