The landscape of news media in South Africa has been increasingly dominated by headlines that seem to draw readers in with compelling, often sensational content a phenomenon widely recognized as clickbait

By SAHEED ISIAK IN many advanced economies, proactive population planning through targeted policy actions has been conceived for meaningful growth and sustainable development with resultant improved socio-economic conditions as well as citizens’ living standards.   The criticality of constructive debates around population planning for development has been recognised across the developed world as they help policymakers and […]

By FOLARANMI ADEGBITE I WOKE up this morning to a nagging feeling of discontent. The disconnect between what should be and what is, is becoming so glaring.  I woke up to my first cup of tea with water boiled with my Asian kettle, the fifth kettle in as many months, tea I don’t even know who […]

By AUSTIN MAHO THERE were stories last week how the spin doctors of Yahaya Bello allegedly moved tons of cash around some media houses to influence good conscience. The substantive story of high level corruption was buried by spin doctors who took over the airwave and newspaper pages propagating deceptive and misleading messages that presented Yahaya […]

May 1st is Workers’ Day in Nigeria. This day is to recognize workers and focus attention on workplace issues. Congratulations to all workers, and I wish you well on a day like this.