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...
World March for Peace and Non-Violence 2024: Building a Global Movement for Peace
The World March for Peace and Non-Violence 2024-2025 is a continuation of a powerful global initiative designed to promote peace, nonviolence, and disarmament. Since...
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...
India’s Global Hunger Index Ranking
India's ranking of 105th in the 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) raises profound concerns about the nation’s trajectory of progress, especially considering the government's...
Climate Change in ASEAN: Challenges, Initiatives, and the Road Ahead
Authors: Harsh Mahaseth and Azima Naaz
The ASEAN region is grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. From rising temperatures and fluctuating rainfall to...
Cyber Diplomacy: Rethinking Statecraft in the Digital Era
Traditionally, states were the exclusive wielders of diplomatic capability. In kingdoms and empires, envoys and missionaries transmitted the resolve of their sovereigns, communicating with...