The Conversation
Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar
4th November 2024 There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Many argue that... →
COP29: AI can help develop climate-resistant crops for Africa – but it shouldn’t be left in the hands of corporates
4th November 2024 How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre... →
US-Africa relations under Biden: a mismatch between talk and action
1st November 2024 In his first year in office, US president Joe Biden committed to resetting US-Africa relations based on a doctrine of equal partnership. He sent... →
TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots
1st November 2024 The World Health Organization’s 2024 Global Tuberculosis report reveals a sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the... →
South Africa’s fight against extreme poverty needs a new strategy - model shows how social grants could work
31st October 2024 South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Economic growth... →
Mining must become more responsible and sustainable. Where hi-tech solutions fit in
31st October 2024 If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds – workers descending in elevators to underground... →
Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
30th October 2024 The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the... →
Climate change is making it harder for people to get the care they need
30th October 2024 The world is witnessing the consequences of climate change: long-lasting changes in temperature and rainfall, and more intense and frequent extreme... →
Polluters must pay: how COP29 can make this a reality
28th October 2024 The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding... →
Naked protests in South Africa: a psychologist explores the emotional power of this form of activism
25th October 2024 Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge... →
