Agrivoltaics in Africa: Unlocking Potential Through Research on Crop-PV Combinations

Agrivoltaics is rapidly gaining momentum in Africa as a promising solution to the intertwined challenges of energy access, food security, and climate resilience. As the continent grapples with increasingly erratic weather patterns, rising temperatures, and …

Desperate Measures: South Africa’s private higher education institutions step up amid crisis

AS South Africa grapples with an educational disaster of seismic proportions, the stakes for our youth have never been higher. More than 337 000 ambitious matriculants are poised for bachelor’s studies, yet a paltry 202 000 first-year spots languish …

Nigeria’s BRICS Membership: A New Dawn for West Africa’s Economy

In a momentous shift in global trade and politics, Nigeria’s recent inclusion as a “partner country” in the BRICS bloc marks a significant milestone for the African continent. The move has the potential to transform the economic landscape of not only …

“There’s No Word for Depression in Zulu”: Inside South Africa’s Mental Health Crisis

Research has found South Africa consistently ranks in the bottom three performing countries in terms of global mental health. The first Mental State of the World Report released by The Global Mind Project, which has hosted online surveys examining global …

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SA20 2025 Live Streaming in India: Watch Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals Live Telecast of South Africa T20 League ...

Paarl Royals will lock horns against the Pretoria Capitals in the next match of the South Africa T20 (SA20) 2025 season. The Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals 20th match will be played at Boland Park in Paarl. The blockbuster action will start at 4:30 PM …

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Perth 7s: Fiji lose to South Africa 19-0 in the third quarter final

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side lost to South Africa 19-0 in the third quarter final of the HSBC Perth 7s. Discipline was a major issue for the Fijians, as they were given two yellow cards, which cost them the game. Joji Nasova was shown a yellow …

Africa can't afford climate backsliders today

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists about TikTok as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of  the White House in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025.[AFP] President Donald Trump’s 2017 Executive Order to pull America out of the 2015 …

South Africa zips Fiji in Perth

[Source: World Rugby] The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s were hammered in their quarterfinal clash against South Africa, missing out on a semifinal spot at the HSBC Perth 7s. They suffered a 19-0 defeat to South Africa in the second quarterfinal this evening. The …