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Children play in the waters of the Gash River some 600 kilometres from Sudanese capital Khartoum on June 6, 2024

World

New app provides telemedicine solution to Sudanese refugees

The concept aims to bridge the gap in healthcare services for the Sudanese refugee population.

Dr. Tim SandleJuly 28, 2024

Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity that includes an unequal focus on men across medical research, diagnosis and treatment, a report by the World Economic Forum says

Tech & Science

Initiative to address global epilepsy challenges

The aim of the centre is to collaborate with key research institutions and epilepsy clinics worldwide.

Dr. Tim SandleJuly 26, 2024

Entertainment

Review: Joe Jonas releases ‘Work It Out’ pop solo single

Grammy-nominated pop singer-songwriter Joe Jonas released his new pop single "Work It Out" via Republic Records.

Markos PapadatosJuly 22, 2024

Entertainment

Review: Taylor Swift releases her new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Global pop music superstar Taylor Swift released her latest studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday, April 19.

Markos PapadatosApril 19, 2024

News

Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth

Climate change caused by CO2 emissions already in the atmosphere will shrink global GDP in 2050 by about $38 trillion.

AFPApril 17, 2024

The European Commission will publish draft plans that could include nuclear energy as part of its ambitious climate targets

World

Q&A: India seeks ambitious nuclear power program

The investment in India's nuclear energy sector is expected to deliver a substantial increase in energy supply, contributing to meeting the country's growing electricity...

Dr. Tim SandleMarch 5, 2024

Central bankers, such as US Fed Chair Jerome Powell, are moving in different directions as they tackle a unique set of circumstances

World

Pause, hike, cut: Central banks diverge over regional challenges

In Washington they paused; in Frankfurt they hiked; and in Beijing, they cut. Central bankers in three of the world’s key economic regions have...

AFPJune 15, 2023

Gaming buzz: Players and developers gathered in Cape Town in February for Africa Games Week

World

Unlocking Africa’s knowledge potential: Can mobile technology help redefine literacy?

ICT, and mobile connectivity in particular, has long been recognised for promoting and facilitating social inclusion in terms of the participation of individuals and...

Dr. Tim SandleMay 7, 2023