Pasha - from The Conversation Africa Podcast
1) How the pandemic lockdown in South Africa affected mental health
People in South Africa felt anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
2) What's wrong with the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Innovation in the digital space is not necessarily working for people in the global south.
3) Tips for parents on keeping kids safe online
Parental controls and surveillance have their place but internal safeguards like empathy, resilience and values serve children throughout their lives, whether online or offline.
4) Killer whales are hunting great white sharks in South Africa's waters
A pair of killer whales are hunting and preying on South Africa's great white sharks, forcing the sharks to flee.
5) Snare and shotgun injuries reveal more about threats to lions and leopards in Zambia
As humans and wildlife come into closer contact, it is crucial to ensure that there's a relationship that benefits both people and animals.
Snare and shotgun injuries reveal more about threats to lions and leopards in Zambia
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6) Big infrastructure projects on the continent should work for everyone
How can a big infrastructure project benefit marginalised communities?
7) Big development projects can have negative effects on nature and people
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.
8) Projects like Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway can unlock development
Development corridors have the potential to stimulate economies.
9) When a hippo honks, here's what it could mean – to another hippo at least
Hippos are very vocal creatures. They display certain aggressive behaviour when strangers are in their territory.
10) Cities must listen to people to find solutions for climate impacts: stories from Cape Town
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.