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Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Senior Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute African vernacular architecture encompasses many traditional construction techniques and designs that have developed naturally throughout the African continent over many years. These designs are based on native wisdom, adaptations to local climates, cultural representation, and eco-friendly construction methods. As the globe faces urgent issues like climate […]

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa The intersection of diet and disease prevention has become a central theme in modern healthcare discourse. Among emerging paradigms, the integration of the carnivore diet with intermittent fasting (IF) represents a compelling departure from traditional nutritional frameworks. Insulin resistance—marked by the body’s

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa The Trump era marked a seismic shift in U.S. trade policy, where tariffs became tools of political assertion rather than mere economic instruments. Far from being a technocratic adjustment, the imposition of trade barriers unfolded as a bold narrative of nationalism, strategic

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction   For over two decades, Africa has been hailed as the world’s next economic powerhouse, with sub-Saharan economies growing at an impressive 5% annually between 2000 and 2014 (World Bank, 2023). Yet, the continent remains trapped in a paradox, rising but never

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Introduction   Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration ignited hope for a reborn “rainbow nation,” pledging justice, equality, and economic transformation. Yet, three decades later, South Africa remains the world’s most unequal society, with a staggering Gini coefficient of 0.63, unemployment soaring above 32%, and

Author: Mr. Peter Yawson Asuming Teaser This article explores the pivotal role of self-awareness, a core dimension of emotional intelligence (EI), in enhancing mental and physical health outcomes. Grounded in contemporary neurobiological research and bolstered by longitudinal case studies, we argue that self-awareness serves as the keystone of EI, modulating stress responses, improving emotional regulation,

Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute Introduction With the coming of globalization, the nature of work keeps experiencing major changes. Geographical obstacles are no longer a limitation for career opportunities due to the increasing rise of remote work. This change offers a distinct chance for Africa, a region with an increasing youth demographic and a developing digital economy.

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has brought about a new era of economic growth and development in Africa. This ambitious initiative seeks to create a single market for goods and services, facilitate the free movement of

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies University of Johannesburg. Does marriage turn men into focused go-getters or complacent couch potatoes? The evidence is strikingly paradoxical as most research, like the study of Shiri et al. (2024), suggests that married men earn 20% more on average than their single counterparts, yet 1 in 3 of these studies