South Africa looks to improve education in rural areas
In rural South Africa, education performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics among girls has been a major problem despite efforts to create educational equality. Despite the government’s efforts in upgrading the learning conditions in South Africa rural areas, the country’s education system remains a major problem for students...
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Opinion – Bottega Veneta campaign is empty culture commercialisation
Italian fashion brand Bottega Veneta marked Lunar New Year with a digital installation on the Great Wall of China. Adorned in the brand’s famous ‘Bottega green’, the marketing stunt has divided opinion about how far we should go in blurring the lines between culture and consumerism. ‘Bottega Veneta Already Won...
UN agrees landmark global treaty to end plastic waste
The UN Environmental Assembly has approved a resolution to create the world’s first global plastic pollution treaty by 2024. Described as the ‘most significant green deal’ since the Paris accord of 2015, 175 nations have reportedly opted in. There are a few inevitabilities in modern life; death, taxes, and mountains...
Where are we with climate education?
This month, the world celebrates International Day of Education. But as the climate crisis continues to approach us, where does it sit in our curriculums and why is it ever more critical that we teach our children how to tackle it? I still remember the first time I learned of...
The Ukraine-Russia border crisis explained
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia were at their highest in years. A Russian troop build-up near the two nations' borders eventually lead to a full scale invasion, prompting universal condemnation from the West. Update 28/02/22: Months into Russia’s slow-moving buildup along the Ukrainian border, Putin announced that he was launching a 'special...
How to find balance as we embrace the end-emic
Open borders, ditched restrictions, and in-office work schedules have made a comeback – but how do we avoid getting burnt out in light of our newfound freedoms? Is it me or does it feel like life has gone back to normal almost overnight? Dwindling numbers of coronavirus hospitalisations and death rates...
Oatly sparks controversy for greenwashing again
The dairy milk alternative brand Oatly has made overstated claims about its environmental impact through advertising. It’s hard to believe that oat milk could piss so many people off, but Swedish brand Oatly has found itself at the centre of much controversy over the years. The dairy milk alternative has already come under fire for contributing to deforestation in the Amazon, having a high sugar content while advertising itself as a...
Burkina Faso Coup: military overthrows President Kaboré
Earlier this week, the military confirmed ousting President Kaboré, suspending the constitution, dissolving the government, and closing the nation’s borders. In less than 2 years, West Africa has witnessed a total of 4 coups. This week, hundreds of people flocked to Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, in support of the recent army coup that has been condemned by both the UN and France. Over the years, al-Qaeda and Islamist groups have...
Exclusive – Chatting to ‘Miss Fat Kid’ Monica Hudson
Miss Fat Kid, also known as Monica Hudson, has been a one woman-team running her own jewellery business, Moonshine Spectrum, for the last couple of years. Telling me about her new endeavour, The Fat Kid, we discuss the body positivity movement, medical discrimination, and The Devil Wears Prada. Monica did not stumble across body positivity, she explains. “I got sucked into it.” Recovering from an eating disorder, she came across Megan...
Rihanna donates $15 million to climate justice organisations
Once again, Rihanna has proved that she is indeed a queen by donating $15 million to climate activism. Barbados native and billionaire baddie Rihanna has just pledged millions of dollars to climate justice organisations in the United States and the Caribbean. Through her charity, the Clara Lionel Foundation, $15 million USD will be donated to 18 initiatives primarily led by women, young people, Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ communities working on climate...
