South African vaccine demonstrates 100% protection against tuberculosis
In an intriguing joint announcement, the Walter Sisulu and North-West universities unveiled the astounding results of their preclinical trials for a groundbreaking combination vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and Covid-19.
Covid has changed Uganda forever: "We can’t keep relying on the developed world for ready-made solutions"
"We must create tailor-made solutions for us that insulate us from concepts like ‘Vaccine Apartheid’, where people from this side of the world get vaccine aid last."
Dr. Bridget Ssamula
As part of the African Green Growth report, AfricaLive talks with Dr Bridget Ssamula, CEO of the Engineering Council of South Africa on the role of engineering sector leaders to shape Africa's green economy and engineering as a vehicle of solving tomorrow’s problems today.
Malawi’s Miracle Island, Where Fish Remain Plentiful Despite Climate Crisis
Hundreds of years ago, Mbenje Island was home to a proud and permanent population. Living in houses made of grass and sticks, the community lived comfortably on this mountainous piece of land in the middle of Lake Malawi, travelling to and from the mainland to trade.
The people came to believe, however, that this was no ordinary place. Men would report meeting apparitions, including of naked women, while on fishing expeditions. Others noticed that whenever someone killed a snake, which are endemic on island, violent storms would soon follow. To calm the spirits and bring peace, the island’s chiefs started offering sacrifices and initiating new traditions.