The Long Road Of Mentorship: My Friend, The Poet Mzi Mahola And A Country Of Stones
South African Mzi Mahola, selfless poet, gifted confidante, writer, author, had a lot to be proud of in my books. He knew and understood...
Jakarta and Nusantara Capital City as Twin Cities: Transforming Indonesia’s Future
Indonesia's ambitious plan to develop Nusantara Capital City as the new capital city alongside Jakarta represents a transformative vision for the country’s future. This...
A Vision for Smart Cities in the Global South: Indonesia’s Potential Path
Indonesia is at a turning point—a story of struggle poised to become one of triumph. Developing an ideal smart city requires striking a balance...
Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets
EU-funded researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication.
By Ali Jones
It probably will not surprise cat...
Writer Extraordinaire Don Afrika Beukes, An African In London, Paris and Spain
AG: Do you believe in the power of writing by hand?
DB: Most definitely. It is a surging energy almost electrical. For me, holding a...
BRICS and Smart Cities: Lessons from China’s Model for the Global South
China's approach to smart city development offers valuable lessons for countries in the Global South. While the approach may differ from Western models, China's...
Capetonian Dillon Israel’s dream: on starting out, the unproduced playwright and his city
Dillon Israel is a South African actor, creative, storyteller and an unproduced playwright. He lives in Ravensmead, a quiet suburb in Cape Town, near...
Why Surrogacy Remains Banned in Some Countries: Policies and Ethical Considerations
Surrogacy, the process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple, has become a viable option for many aspiring...
The Business of Managing An Educational Institution of Higher Learning: Basic Approach, Control and Principles
In this wide-ranging interview, Associate Professor Elisée Byelongo Isheloke, Rector/Vice Chancellor of Université Espoir du Congo (UEC), narrates his experiences of managing an educational...
Breathing space – smart parking policies improve city dwellers’ lives
EU-funded researchers have put in place smart parking set-ups that offer residents across Europe cleaner air, more greenery and space to play.
By Helen Massy-Beresford
When...