Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · By changing a city’s habits, along with the welcome return of some rain, Cape Town managed to avert the worst of the water scarcity crisis. However, the risk of future …
Meet the imam of Africa’s first gay-friendly mosque
May 4, 2017 · The People's Mosque in Africa’s southern-most city, Cape Town, is no ordinary place of worship. Through its doors pass local Muslims who all have an unusual trait in …
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
Feb 9, 2021 · The pandemic is expected to cause up to $79 billion in output losses in Africa in 2020. The African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook (AEO) 2020 …
George Soros - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
Nov 8, 2019 · He then settled in the United States, where he accumulated a large fortune through the international investment fund he founded and managed. Soros has been active as a …
15 innovations that are bringing nature back into our cities
Jan 27, 2022 · Idas Valley Community, located near Cape Town, South Africa, creates employment and upliftment for its residents, while promoting outdoor recreational activities for …
How South Korea is developing human-centred technologies
Jan 17, 2025 · It is home to 27% of South Korea's population and is the heart of the country's economy. It is also home to any Korean conglomerate you may know, like Samsung, SK …
These four countries are leading Africa’s start-up scene
Aug 24, 2022 · Likewise, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa boast some of the largest economies in Africa, with $404bn, $110bn and $420bn GDP respectively. The large populations — Egypt …
What is the ‘longevity economy’ and its 6 principles? | World …
Feb 8, 2024 · Longevity economy examples include AgeWell, a programme piloted in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2014 and since launched internationally. The programme recruits elderly …
Why Africa will become a prominent player in global geopolitics
Jul 12, 2023 · Furthermore, Africa trades much more with economies outside its continental borders than within, as opposed to ASEAN and many countries in South America. Supporting …
This is what Nelson Mandela said about peace, poverty, freedom …
Through his work as a human rights lawyer, prisoner of conscience, and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa, Mandela has become one of the most recognized …