It’s been more than two decades since scientists first reported that a warming climate was responsible for malaria epidemics in the mountains of Kenya and Ethiopia, making it one of the first diseases linked to climate change. But after years of debate, it has remained unclear whether climate change is indeed making malaria worse.
Author: Markel Zilla
Explore why elephant culling remains controversial, with the science, ethics, and conservation arguments for and against. Image: Mariana Balt
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has warned that Nigeria risks losing its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulatory environment to attract investment.
Kenya’s Mission 300 National Energy Compact is more than an electricity expansion programme, it is a test of whether energy sector reforms can drive long-term economic development while supporting Africa’s clean energy transition. By targeting universal electricity access, universal clean cooking, expanded renewable energy capacity, stronger transmission infrastructure, and increased private investment by 2030, Kenya…
As we will be commemorating Women’s Month in August, we are reminded that universities are places where ideas have the power to shape society and where scholarship serves the public good. This is reflected through the spirit of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Inaugural Lecture series.
