South Africa is Finding Ways to Make Mines Female Friendly
The mining industry has long been one of South Africa’s largest sectors, but women are still a minority in its workforce. Now, a group called Women in Mining South Africa is trying to change that through a mentorship program to help young women enter the field. Mining has long been a male-dominated industry in South […]
Zimbabwe’s Funeral Parlours Buckling Under the Pressure
Pressure on undertakers leads to widespread delays after record number of coronavirus infections and deaths last month. About half a dozen burials will be conducted in quick succession over the day in an effort to keep up with the grim task of burying Zimbabwe’s dead, as the third wave of the virus continues to claim […]
Corruption Commission Hears How Ramaphosa Looked the Other Way
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges there was rampant state corruption while he was deputy to former president Jacob Zuma but says he did not resign as that would have hampered his efforts to resist the rot. Ramaphosa was appearing before a judicial panel on Wednesday probing the alleged mass looting of state coffers during […]
Mauritius Offers Prime Real Estate for the Remote Workers Looking for Paradise
As the pandemic shut down offices and ended commutes for workers around the world, it also encouraged many to rethink where and how they wanted to spend their time. For the tiny island nation of Mauritius, it was an opportunity to lure prospective international investors to its shores. Located off the coast of Madagascar in […]
Rwanda has Taken Some Positive Steps Towards Managing Air Pollution
Air pollution is the fourth highest risk factor for premature mortality worldwide. And there is growing recognition that even at relatively low levels air pollution can cause significant health impacts, such as heart attacks and strokes. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) – such as dust, dirt, soot, or smoke – is 70 times smaller than a […]
BBC Investigation Reveals Scale of Shadowy Russian Mercenary Group in Libya’s Civil War
A Samsung tablet left by a fighter for the Wagner group exposes its key role – as well as traceable fighter codenames. Its contents include maps in Russian of the frontline, giving confirmation of Wagner’s significant presence and an unprecedented insight into the group’s operations. There is drone footage and codenames of Wagner fighters, at […]
