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Climate Change & Global Warming Energy & Transport

One Woman’s Journey into a World of Solar

Vuyolwethu Matiwane is staking out a space for women in Africa's renewable energy sector.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - December 8, 2023December 7, 2023

Africa Inches Closer to Manufacturing Anti-HIV Rings

As pressure piles on governments to adopt new HIV prevention technologies, South Africa is leading the continent in producing affordable and accessible vaginal rings for HIV prevention- with a manufacturing plant in the offing

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Mental Health

Kids are exposed to violent war images: trauma expert sets out how you can protect them

While media can open the door to learning and connections for children, it also carries the risk of exposure to violence. News media in particular poses risks with stories of war, genocide, violent deaths, terrorism and suffering covered repeatedly in a 24-hour news cycle.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - November 7, 2023November 6, 2023

Mental Health

Social Media Content in Times of War: An expert guide on how to keep violence off your feeds

Social media platforms are a great source of information and entertainment. They also help us to maintain contact with friends and family. But social media can also – and has, often – become a toxic environment for spreading disinformation, hatred and conflict.

by The Conversation November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Science & Health

Brush your teeth! Bad oral hygiene linked to cancer, heart attacks and renal failure

t’s normal to have bacteria in your mouth. But harmful bacteria have been linked to a host of health problems. Medical scientist Glenda Davison and microbiologist Yvonne Prince, who have researched the oral cavity, explain why it’s so important to practise good oral hygiene.

by The Conversation October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

Science & Health

Libya dam collapse: engineering expert raises questions about management

More than 11,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands are missing following the catastrophic collapse of two dams in the eastern Libyan city of Derna.

by The Conversation September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Climate Change & Global Warming

A Subsistence Woman Farmer Finds a Way to Get Her Rain Back

Faustina Amponsah sought help combating the effects of climate change in her farming community. So she linked up with a local environmental group to growing and distribute tree seedlings in her community. She's confident the reforestation will bring back the regular rains.

by bird - African Stories Agency September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Climate Change & Global Warming

Meet the Climate Journalist Training African Media Practitioners on Climate Reporting

After observing the challenges journalists and editors encountered while covering and editing climate articles, Tendai Guvavombe decided to offer training for media professionals, an initiative that is quickly spreading across southern African countries.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

Mental Health

You’ve lost someone you love: 4 signs you may need to seek grief counselling

Experiencing the grief brought on by the death of someone you loved is an emotionally challenging journey.

by Sisi Afrika Magazine - August 5, 2023July 28, 2023

Climate Change & Global Warming

South Africa is Making Progress Towards a Massive Green Hydrogen Facility

A deep-water port project and associated rail infrastructure, expected to form the backbone of a transformative South African green hydrogen initiative, is advancing, according to the country's ports authority.

by bird - African Stories Agency August 1, 2023August 1, 2023