Mental health: almost half of Johannesburg students in new study screened positive for probable depression
Globally, an average of about 21% of university students have major depressive disorder.
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African scientists are working to pool data that decodes diseases – a giant step
Genomic sequencing technologies are powerful tools in this kind of work. They enable scientists to decode the genetic material of diseases and create biological “fingerprints” to investigate and track the pathogens that cause those diseases.
The Economic Power of the African Diaspora: Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation
From the bustling markets of the Caribbean to the neighborhoods of Harlem, the entrepreneurial spirit of the African diaspora has thrived, leaving an indelible mark on the economic fabric of their host countries.
Campaign for Working Families honors longtime volunteers and seasonal workers at its annual end-of-the-year event
The nonprofit distributed 55 awards to volunteers and seasonal employees that have worked with them for 10 years and longer.
No, music doesn’t cause crime – not even ‘drill rap’
Drill is a variant of hip-hop. It is musically innovative, lyrically inventive and globally popular.
Queen Charlotte has her own Bridgerton spinoff on Netflix – but who was she really? And why was she obsessed with Australia?
Queen Charlotte captured viewers’ attention in the Netflix series Bridgerton as the snuff-sniffing, gossip-greedy, biracial wife of the “mad king” George III.
The empire sings back: the deep history behind South African soprano Pretty Yende’s triumph
Among the invited artists at the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III was the South African soprano, Pretty Yende.
Medical Conference on mental health and wellness highlights help hotline for suicide prevention
The conference shed light on the seriousness of the mental health crisis associated with many essential facts, such as 21 percent or 50 million adults experiencing mental illness in the United States.
South Africa’s cold weather has arrived – some tips on how to stay warm and safe
The first cold fronts have already reached the country’s south-western regions of Cape Town and surrounds, and the interior has started to experience cooler weather
IGBO FAMILIES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES
One of the remarkable things about the socio-cultural life of the Igbo ethnic group is their ability to provide communal support to each other, especially in times of great need.