If not in a university, then where? Academia must define harm to allow open debate on difficult issues
It is common to claim universities have the special function of facilitating the pursuit of truth.
Kenyan universities face big challenges going digital. But it can be done
E-learning has its own challenges too. Courses that require student practicals—such as the natural, health and physical sciences—have been heavily disrupted.
The fight against economic fraud: how African countries are tackling the challenge
Currently, anti-fraud measures seem largely an affair between state and corporates (including business associations), and consumers.
Delta variant makes it even more important to get a Covid-19 vaccine, even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Covid-19 vaccines offer a safe and reliable path to immunity against both the older strains of coronavirus.
Lots of IMF programmes are never completed – because they’re unworkable
Given the detrimental effects of IMF programme interruptions for developing countries, it is puzzling that the reform of IMF conditionality is lagging.
No, we can’t treat Covid-19 like the flu. We have to consider the lasting health problems it causes
It will take time to achieve herd immunity. So, we’ll need to keep a strong quarantine system in place until we’ve got the job done.
How African countries can reform education to get ahead after pandemic school closures
While Covid-19 has held back learning, bold reform is possible and the pandemic presents a historic opportunity to revamp education systems.
How social media and fake news are battering traditional media in Kenya
In 2017 elections, the mudslinging migrated online and become much more nuanced and sophisticated.
Jacob Zuma: When did erstwhile South African revolutionary lose his way?
As president he was accused of working with an Indian family, the Guptas, in orchestrating “state capture” (seizing control of state organs for corrupt purposes).
Violence in South Africa: An uprising of elites, not of the people
The violence has been widely seen as an expression of anger and frustration by people living in poverty, which has been much worsened in South Africa by the impact of Covid-19.
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