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Why China investments in Africa aren't working as they should

Some of the most expensive investments under the Belt and Road Initiative remain disconnected. Beijing has committed over Sh21 trillion.
By 13 days ago
Why China investments in Africa aren't working as they should
New study flags genetic causes of prostate cancer in African men
New study flags genetic causes of prostate cancer in African men
By 16 days ago
How to enjoy leftovers without contamination risks
How to enjoy leftovers without contamination risks
By 19 days ago
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert
By 20 days ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 29 days ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 1 month ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
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Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 2 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 2 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 4 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia (and in Kenya along with alcohol, according to the University of Nairobi), with one in three adults using it at some point in their lives.
By 6 months ago
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent.
By 6 months ago
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
Our brains are responsible for managing environmental challenges we face for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.
By 7 months ago
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
How long are refrigerated leftovers safe to eat?
By 7 months ago
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
Cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn’t a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic.
By 7 months ago
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
ANC has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since then, reaching a peak of 69.7 per cent of national votes in 2004.
By 8 months ago
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
The reduction in cyclone deaths in Bangladesh was thanks to a long-term education, preparedness, warning, evacuation and sheltering programme.
By 8 months ago
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
Rising water levels at many of the feeding lakes are decimating the cyanobacteria the birds have evolved to eat.
By 8 months ago
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Sugar is a class of naturally occurring sweet-tasting molecules found in fruits, vegetables, plants and the milk of mammals.
By 9 months ago
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
In fact, research shows that children with dyslexia are more than a hundred times more likely to receive a diagnosis and educational support than children with dyscalculia.
By 9 months ago
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 29 days ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 1 month ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
Premium
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 2 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 2 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 4 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia (and in Kenya along with alcohol, according to the University of Nairobi), with one in three adults using it at some point in their lives.
By 6 months ago
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent.
By 6 months ago
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
Our brains are responsible for managing environmental challenges we face for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.
By 7 months ago
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
How long are refrigerated leftovers safe to eat?
By 7 months ago
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
Cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn’t a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic.
By 7 months ago
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
ANC has been in power since South Africa became a democracy in 1994. The party has been electorally dominant since then, reaching a peak of 69.7 per cent of national votes in 2004.
By 8 months ago
South African elections: How disillusioned ANC supporters might use their vote
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
The reduction in cyclone deaths in Bangladesh was thanks to a long-term education, preparedness, warning, evacuation and sheltering programme.
By 8 months ago
We rarely hear about averted disasters but there's a lot we can learn
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
Rising water levels at many of the feeding lakes are decimating the cyanobacteria the birds have evolved to eat.
By 8 months ago
East Africa's 'soda lakes' are rising, threatening their iconic flamingos
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Sugar is a class of naturally occurring sweet-tasting molecules found in fruits, vegetables, plants and the milk of mammals.
By 9 months ago
What is sugar and what would happen if I stopped eating it?
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
In fact, research shows that children with dyslexia are more than a hundred times more likely to receive a diagnosis and educational support than children with dyscalculia.
By 9 months ago
Dyscalculia: Why so many children struggle with numbers
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
The naval base at Guantanamo Bay is quietly commemorating its 115th anniversary.
By 29 days ago
US won military base as spoil of war after helping defeat Spain
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
A new study reveals PFAS contamination across 11 African nations, with hotspots in South Africa and Kenya as experts call for stricter regulations and improved treatment technologies.
By 1 month ago
L. Victoria, Nairobi rivers at risk of deadly persistent chemicals
Premium
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund’s reserve asset.
By 2 months ago
Why the IMF is not doing enough to support Africa
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By 2 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa
By 4 months ago
Why China reaps the most benefits in its dealings with Africa
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in Australia (and in Kenya along with alcohol, according to the University of Nairobi), with one in three adults using it at some point in their lives.
By 6 months ago
Does cannabis cause mental illness?
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
The Africa Youth Employment Clock provides real-time insights into the employment status of individuals aged 15-35 across the continent.
By 6 months ago
Jobs for young Africans: New data tool reveals trends red, flags
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
Our brains are responsible for managing environmental challenges we face for example by triggering sweating and telling us to move out of the sun and into the shade.
By 7 months ago
Scorching truth: How climate change aggravates brain diseases
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
How long are refrigerated leftovers safe to eat?
By 7 months ago
How to make sure your leftovers are safe to eat
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
Cooking your food in aluminium pots or pans isn’t a bad thing, placing it in foil and putting it in the oven is problematic.
By 7 months ago
Why you shouldn't wrap food in aluminium foil before cooking it
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