Episodes
People in South Africa felt anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Published 08/18/22
Innovation in the digital space is not necessarily working for people in the global south.
Published 08/10/22
Parental controls and surveillance have their place but internal safeguards like empathy, resilience and values serve children throughout their lives, whether online or offline.
Published 08/03/22
A pair of killer whales are hunting and preying on South Africa's great white sharks, forcing the sharks to flee.
Published 07/13/22
As humans and wildlife come into closer contact, it is crucial to ensure that there's a relationship that benefits both people and animals.
Published 05/25/22
How can a big infrastructure project benefit marginalised communities?
Published 05/15/22
These types of projects can be quite harmful. They affect the land, people and biodiversity and must be planned with all this in mind - building in future climate scenarios too.
Published 04/20/22
Development corridors have the potential to stimulate economies.
Published 04/11/22
Hippos are very vocal creatures. They display certain aggressive behaviour when strangers are in their territory.
Published 03/01/22
Academic research can have a direct impact on people's lives. It's crucial to come together to deal with problems like climate change. If we don't, the poor and vulnerable will suffer the most.
Published 02/14/22
Learning online provides opportunities but making sure all students can access this is key.
Published 02/06/22
Some lakes in the DRC should be thought of as rebellious landscapes having their own social, political and cultural dynamics.
Published 01/16/22
Vaccine hesitancy poses significant risks for those refusing to be vaccinated. The more people get vaccinated, the better the chances of living with the virus.
Published 12/14/21
Spotted hyenas provide ecosystem services that improve human welfare and contribute to sustainable development goals.
Published 12/07/21
The global community must understand the importance of soil in order to protect it.
Published 12/05/21
The ears of bush crickets are found on their forelegs.
Published 11/24/21
Saving African forests is a global concern and needs prioritisation.
Published 11/09/21
After years of pressure, western countries are finally returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. What's next?
Published 11/08/21
South Africa has a vaccine supply, but the challenge is using the doses effectively before they expire.
Published 11/05/21
Where will an end to the conflict come from?
Published 11/04/21
Unless the blockade by Ethiopia is lifted, Tigray will be in a very bad famine situation.
Published 11/04/21
African countries are playing their part in fighting climate change but western nations need to come to the party.
Published 10/26/21
Why is Rwanda getting involved in Mozambique? What does the country stand to gain?
Published 10/20/21
Good news may be on the horizon for people who suffer from nasal allergies.
Published 10/14/21