Women could hold the future of coin collecting in their hands
Coin collecting has been dominated by men, but there are hopeful signs that this pattern is changing. “It seems as...
Including boys in an anti-violence initiative during SA Women’s Month
In South Africa, addressing pervasive violence in every iteration must become a collective responsibility. Youth-based, education-driven, grassroots CSI projects offer...
Adopting sustainable measures to curb invasive weed
Of all the various measures and techniques adopted to manage the spread of water hyacinth, biological control remains the most cost-effective,...
Family and work life: A constant challenge to women entrepreneurs
We all have multiple roles we hold and play throughout life; work and family are two of the most competing...
African researchers should stand their ground in global knowledge production
Research and research funding have traditionally been dominated by the Global North. Fortunately, there has been an encouraging increase in...
More women needed in surgery, says country’s youngest and first female head of Vascular Surgery
Dr Asha Malan, Head of the division for Vascular Surgery in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of...
The curse of gender based violence: How can it be addressed?
Dibeela Mothupi South Africa is rated as the most unsafe place in the world to be a woman because women...
What dieticians want you to know about gut health
Did you know between 70 and 80 per cent of your immune cells are in the gut?1 This emphasises how...
Celebrating the life and contribution of Professor Timothy Uzochukwu Obi
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is deeply saddened to have heard of the death of Professor Timothy Uzochukwu Obi,...
The Time Is Now For Women In Tech As 4IR Skills Demand Climbs
It seems the South African digital sector hasn’t quite grasped the age-old law of supply and demand. Technology companies are...