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Why Is HIV So Prevalent In South Africa? Uncovering the Reasons
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that leads to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). According to the World Health Organization, HIV is now pandemic, meaning that it is present in large numbers in many countries. In South Africa, HIV is now the leading cause of death. There are many reasons…
South Africa’s Poverty Crisis: A Detailed Look
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world. The richest 10% of the population earn more than 60% of the income, while the poorest 50% only earn 1.5% of the income. This extreme inequality is the result of a range of economic and social policies that…
Poverty Rate In Africa Soars: Information Access Key To Change
Poverty rate in Africa and information access are two of the most pressing issues facing the continent today. The lack of access to information has been identified as a major contributor to poverty in Africa, as it limits people’s ability to make informed decisions about their economic opportunities. Poverty in…
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The Africa Poverty Map (APM) is an online mapping and data visualization tool designed to monitor poverty and other socioeconomic indicators in Africa. This tool uses publicly available data from various sources to provide an up-to-date overview of poverty levels in the continent. It includes detailed data from the World…
Why South Africa Is Not A Reading Nation: Uncovering The Reasons
South Africa is not considered as a reading nation for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, literacy rates in South Africa are relatively low. In 2015, only 63.4% of the population aged 15 and over was considered literate. This is significantly lower than the global average of 86%. There…
The Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Economy
The infant mortality rate is the number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1000 live births. It is a measure of the health of a population and can be used to indicate the level of health and welfare of a population. The infant mortality rate is calculated…
5 Shocking Causes Of Poverty In South Africa
Poverty is defined as the state of being poor, having little money or being in need of basic necessities. Poverty is a relative concept and therefore its measurement is often subjective. In South Africa, poverty is measured using the poverty line, which is the level of income required to meet…
