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SA’s dance music craze, amapiano, could conquer the world
The question is, to what extent will this be a limiting factor in amapiano’s ascendancy to higher levels?
By The Conversation
Nov. 6, 2022
Bulawayo’s Glory found new ways to write about violence and peace
The hope is to create “the kind of glory that burns eternal and glows with living light”.
By The Conversation
Nov. 29, 2022
Giving high school insight to teens helps them open up
Knowing when your teen could benefit from talking to a mental health practitioner or needs additional academic support at school and how to access those supports is essential.
By The Conversation
Jan. 14, 2023
Kenya introduced free maternal health services a decade ago - it’s been a success, saving lives
Most of these deaths can be prevented if women receive maternal health services.
By The Conversation
Mar. 17, 2023
Bird flu: Nigeria is on major migratory bird routes, new strains keep appearing
Bird flu is scientifically known as avian influenza and the pathogenic form as highly pathogenic avian influenza
By The Conversation
Mar. 17, 2023
Droughts bring disease: here are 4 ways they do it
Climate change projections show changes in temperature and rainfall extremes, especially without emissions reductions.
By The Conversation
Mar. 17, 2023
Farms in cities: new study offers planners and growers food for thought
Other farmers noted that the integrated nature of the farming systems forced them to grow only a small selection of crops.
By The Conversation
Mar. 17, 2023
SA’s scrap of special work permits, Zim migrants will be exposed
Holders could not change the conditions of the permit in South Africa. Similar exemptions were previously granted to people from Lesotho and Angolan refugees.
By The Conversation
Apr. 28, 2023
Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture
He’s credited with elevating the Zulu from a fairly insignificant group, one among others, to a more unified “State”.
By The Conversation
Jun. 17, 2023
Scam that cost Kenya billions of dollars in the 1990s and no one was jailed
This time his operation is allegedly being run through Zimbabwe from his base in Dubai.
By The Conversation
Jun. 25, 2023
Elections can lead to conflict if they are not free and fair
Both may be politically and economically aligned or impartial. Aligned observers usually support their governments, organisations or funding agencies’ policies.
By The Conversation
Jul. 2, 2023
Shepherd Ndudzo’s celebrated sculptures tell an untold history of southern African art
The work by the artist (born in 1978) was displayed as a celebration of the sculpture of Botswana, where he lives and works.
By The Conversation
Oct. 29, 2023
The rise of African prophets: the unchecked power of the leaders of Pentecostal churches
Most charismatic pentecostal churches have an authoritarian governance structure built around their founding prophets — what one historian calls a “personality cult”.
By The Conversation
Feb. 24, 2024
Jihadism in Mozambique: southern African forces are leaving with mixed results
The thinking was that they would eliminate the Al-Sunnah presence in its area of operation.
By The Conversation
Apr. 3, 2024
China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy
The race for green energy is therefore leading to a rush for these minerals in Africa, led by China, the US and Europe.
By The Conversation
Sep. 22, 2024
Namibia’s game-changing elections
The smooth transition following the death of Geingob in February 2024 was a sign of political stability.
By The Conversation
Nov. 8, 2024
Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes
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Untapped talent to showcase skills at battle of bands. . . as stage set for the competition
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