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Charles Eisenstein’s book, Sacred Economics, offers some practical alternatives to neoliberal capitalism

COMMENT How are universities as global institutions of higher learning managing Covid-19?  Universities are complex institutions. I will not attempt to describe the role and purpose of the modern university here — safe to say that the views of John Henry Newman (The Idea of a University) and Wilhelm von Humboldt (his recommended views led […]

Why should we applaud those giving away a fraction of their fortune; the same people who have a hand in creating such inequities?

The fallouts from unethical experiments include distrust of public health officials and poor participation in research studies by members of vulnerable populations. People involved in vaccine trials must be recognised as partners, rather than pawns

Our global health is only as strong as our most vulnerable community. The coronavirus pandemic can be defeated — but only if we leave no one behind

The government’s response to Covid-19 has been criticised by opposition leaders

Practitioners inform staff that the government’s rejection of R10-billion bailout last week almost guarantees that the prospect of rescue is now impossible

Despite the long history of medical racism, any potential Covid-19 vaccines must be tested in Africa — but not only on the continent

An overemphasis on ‘escaping’ the township robs us of the nuanced account of its spirit and a chance to create a habitable space in the margins

The latest member of the benevolent billionaires club could learn from what his peers have done right — and wrong