Healthy ageing is important for a better Africa
While Africa is a continent with a rapidly growing population of young people, it is crucial for the region to pay attention to the global agenda on ageing.
The United Nations declared the years 2021 to 2030 as the "Decade of Healthy Ageing". This global collaboration, aligned with the last 10 years of the Sustainable Development Goals, seeks to improve the lives of older people, their families and the communities in which they live.
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Indigenous foods can contribute to food security
Despite being nutrient-rich and drought-resistant, indigenous foods are often overlooked in food security strategies. NWU student Modjadji Mandy Rasehlomi seeks to change that.
Modjadji, a master's student in Indigenous Knowledge Systems, has been delving into the untapped potential of indigenous foods to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals of No Poverty and Zero Hunger.
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Research gives insight into Gen Y's finance behaviour
When it comes to money, Millennials – also known as Generation Ys (individuals born between 1986 and 2005) – have mixed feelings.
On the one hand, they have a positive attitude to personal financial planning.
On the other, they may be more inclined to indulge in discretionary spending, leading to overspending and difficulties in budgeting effectively.
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