Uganda’s tax system isn’t bringing in enough revenue, but is targeting small business the answer?
Uganda Revenue Authority has turned its focus on small traders and VAT law enforcement after the World Bank funding freeze.
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COVID‑19 vaccine: the challenges of running a trial in the middle of a pandemic
In a pandemic like this one, the priority is to save lives. But without a vaccine, there’s a limit in the tools available to save lives.
Nowhere to run: the plight of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia
Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia are caught in a conflict in a country that was supposed to provide them refuge.
Higher education in South Africa hangs in the balance. Here are four scenarios
South African universities are under enormous financial pressure. They also face a fresh round of student protests ahead of a decision on next year’s fees. Hard choices need to be made.
Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science
For many learners science, and especially chemistry, remains a textbook phenomenon.
Conservation efforts can’t afford to shy away from high‑risk conflict zones
For the survival of iconic species in Africa, it is crucial that conservation efforts do not ignore conflict zones.
Beating malaria: what can be done with shrinking funds and rising threats
The fight against malaria faces many obstacles, including funding cuts. But it remains far cheaper to prevent the disease than to treat it.
Large mammals shaped the evolution of humans: here’s why it happened in Africa
Africa’s large mammal heritage has formed a deep cultural legacy for all of humankind.
West Africa could soon have a jihadist state – here’s why
A combination of population explosion, failure of governance and endemic poverty creates a perfect breeding ground for a jihadist state in west Africa.
Somalia on the brink of famine: aid efforts risk failing marginalised communities yet again
Millions of Somalis are in urgent need of aid. But not enough is being done to reach marginalised groups.