//www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/wp-content/themes/bb-theme-child/assets/rss_feeds/sub-saharan-africa/communication_rss.xml Communication RSS feeds. Mon, 7 Feb 2022 03:17:23 GMT en //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/ Mamokgethi Phakeng, a highly-rated mathematician and university leader, speaks of her journey to the top. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:10:50 GMT+0000 Edwin Naidu //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-healthcare-workers-suffering-stress-burnout/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/african-healthcare-workers-suffering-stress-burnout/ About 70 per cent of healthcare workers in Ghana and Kenya are under COVID-19-induced stress, says a study. Thu, 4 Nov 2021 11:45:49 GMT+0000 Francis Kokutse //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/curbing-short-pregnancy-gaps-in-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/curbing-short-pregnancy-gaps-in-africa/ Education and promoting contraceptives is key to combatting short birth spacing in Africa, writes Royal Uche. Wed, 8 Sep 2021 11:20:05 GMT+0000 Royal Uche //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/science-lost-in-translation-in-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/podcast/science-lost-in-translation-in-africa/ Science fiction written in African languages could inspire millions, and bridge the gap between art and science. Wed, 4 Aug 2021 05:08:29 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/rights-group-launches-tool-to-stem-cybercrime-in-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/rights-group-launches-tool-to-stem-cybercrime-in-africa/ Cybercrime is on the rise in Africa, say the pioneers of a digital platform designed to support victims. Thu, 13 May 2021 07:22:56 GMT+0000 Dann Okoth //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-investigates/research-colonialism-still-plagues-africa/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/scidev-net-investigates/research-colonialism-still-plagues-africa/ Research colonialism is plaguing Africa’s quest to develop solutions to address the continent’s challenges. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:24:06 GMT+0000 Laura Owings //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/tracking-tool-makes-light-work-of-banana-breeding/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/tracking-tool-makes-light-work-of-banana-breeding/ The data collection system uses barcodes to identify banana features and streamline the breeding process. Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:56:31 GMT+0000 Onyango Nyamol //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/rising-covid-19-cases-and-vaccine-doubt/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/rising-covid-19-cases-and-vaccine-doubt/ Vaccine hesitancy, misinformation and mistrust are challenging efforts to limit rising COVID-19 cases in Africa. Wed, 3 Feb 2021 04:58:29 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/slow-progress-towards-affordable-internet-for-all/ Investment of US$ 428 billion is needed this decade to achieve universal, quality broadband access, a report says. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:02:04 GMT+0000 Esther Nakkazi //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/women-use-advice-apps-for-sex-tips-rather-than-health/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/features/women-use-advice-apps-for-sex-tips-rather-than-health/ About 20 per cent of African women use advice apps to please their partners, not for health information. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:28:06 GMT+0000 Laura Owings //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/africa-s-edtech-future/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/africa-s-edtech-future/ Africa’s billion-dollar digital learning market needs homegrown edtech. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:22:08 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/cyberattack-surge-highlights-africa-security-risk/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/cyberattack-surge-highlights-africa-security-risk/ Fivefold increase in cyberattacks in 2020 exposes Africa’s cyber-insecurity. Thu, 8 Oct 2020 04:55:56 GMT+0000 Munyaradzi Makoni //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/where-are-africa-s-women-in-stem/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/where-are-africa-s-women-in-stem/ Why are women in Africa still being held back from studying science and technology? Wed, 9 Sep 2020 05:59:42 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/more-use-of-female-condom-could-make-sex-safer-for-women/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/more-use-of-female-condom-could-make-sex-safer-for-women/ 只有约15%的南非女性ever used the female condom despite its increased availability. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:25:43 GMT+0000 Laura Owings //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/meet-the-finance-agriculture-innovators-reshaping-zambia/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/meet-the-finance-agriculture-innovators-reshaping-zambia/ With youth unemployment in Zambia above 20 per cent, innovators are looking for new ways to make their mark. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:47:11 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/coping-with-disruptions-caused-by-covid-19/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/africa-science-focus/coping-with-disruptions-caused-by-covid-19/ First episode of the podcast focuses on disruptions caused by COVID-19 outbreak. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:32:06 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scidev-net-launches-africa-science-focus-podcast/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/scidev-net-launches-africa-science-focus-podcast/ SciDev.Net launches new podcast and radio programme, Africa Science Focus. Wed, 5 Aug 2020 04:29:30 GMT+0000 //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/hiv-testing-powered-by-football-increase-to-30-per-cent/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/hiv-testing-powered-by-football-increase-to-30-per-cent/ Three-year project uses football to increase self-testing for HIV by 30 per cent, says a report. Wed, 8 Jul 2020 06:00:14 GMT+0000 Munyaradzi Makoni //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/farmers-unaware-their-activities-trigger-climate-jolts/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/news/farmers-unaware-their-activities-trigger-climate-jolts/ Only about 14 per cent of maize farmers are aware that their activities are contributing to climate change. Fri, 19 Jun 2020 05:20:10 GMT+0000 Samuel Hinneh //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/protect-pregnant-women-from-malaria-during-covid-19/ //www.caisenvip.com/sub-saharan-africa/opinions/protect-pregnant-women-from-malaria-during-covid-19/ Africa must not allow COVID-19 to disrupt malaria control in pregnant women, argues James Tibenderana. Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:09:58 GMT+0000 James Tibenderana