Fact or fiction: How one’s perspective of data influences decision making
On Africa Statistics Day, Dr. Mwarumba Mwavita of Oklahoma State University examines the perils of treating valid data as fiction.
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Banding together is the only way Africa will beat Covid-19
Africa is leading the way with a scheme to ensure seamless cross-border travel. Dr. John Nkengasong and Commissioner Amira Elfadil Mohammed Elfadil introduce Trusted Travel.
AU, Africa CDC adoption of digital technology set to save lives, revive economies
The recent decision by the AU and Africa CDC to adopt the use of digital Covid-19 certificates for travellers will go a long way in saving lives on the continent, says Denver Phiri
Why is most of Africa not on UK Covid exempt list?
The UK’s requirement that tourists returning from most African countries must quarantine for 14 days defies logic, says Anver Versi
Applying Covid learnings to Nigeria’s security threats
The security threat from Boko Haram can be controlled if Nigeria acts with the decisiveness it applied to fighting Covid-19, writes Ivor Ichikowitz
Without adequate housing, there will be no full recovery from Covid-19 in Africa
To recover properly from Covid-19 Africa requires long-term policy responses that ensure housing stability and secure land tenure, says Habitat for Humanity