Eskom’s Energy Crisis
South Africa has been facing a national energy crisis for years, and at the center of this problem is Eskom; South Africa’s primary electricity supplier. Eskom was founded in 1923 and since then it has grown...
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Mock Slave Auctions and Racial Inequality: A Wake-Up Call for South Africa
South Africa is a country with a long and painful history regarding race. From apartheid to the current inequalities faced by different racial minorities. Recently a school in Cape Town, Pinelands High School has been found...
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Ethiopia’s Environmental Challenge
Ethiopia has recently been going through landslides that have been triggered not only by climate change but also by rapid development that the Ethiopian government has not been taking necessary precautions towards. Ethiopia is a nation...
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The Endurance Empire: Kenya’s Dominance over Long-Distance Running
In October of 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran the first ever sub 2 hour marathon running a time of 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. This unbelievable achievement that had never been performed before is an...
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Civil unrest in Kenya: What to Know
Throughout the past few months, many massive protests have erupted throughout Kenya because young Kenyans want to take action against the government’s new tax hikes. Many have mobilized to spread this information through social media platforms...
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China’s Slowing Economy and What This Means For Africa
China’s Current Situation In the second quarter of 2024, China’s economy had slowed down to a 4.7% growth, a slightly lower figure than their growth of 5.3% in the first quarter. In fact, China’s economy has...
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Zambia’s Bold Move Towards Free Education: The Benefits and Drawbacks
Since 2021, Zambia has invested over one billion dollars into the education sector to ensure free education for its citizens according to an article from the BBC. This policy was meant to reduce the inaccessibility of...
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Technological Advancements in Africa: Driving Innovation and Growth
Africa is undergoing a remarkable technological transformation (American Economic Association), fueled by innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. From mobile money to renewable energy, the continent is leveraging technology to overcome challenges and unlock...
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28 Artworks Miraculously Return to South Africa After Being Lost for 30 years
Helen Sebidi, born in South Africa in 1943, is a globally recognized artist. Her art, which won the Standard Bank Young Artist award in 1989, has appeared in major exhibitions in New York, Washington, and the...
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Climate Change and its Role in Food Insecurity in Africa
Climate change is emerging as one of the most significant challenges affecting the African continent today. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is disproportionately experiencing the adverse effects of climate change, particularly in...
