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Opinion and Analysis Articles
Seven Healthy Snack Ideas
By Naseerah Nanabhai 18:05:2022 Snacking refers to eating or drinking between regular main meals. While there are...
Africa Doesn’t Need To Get Involved In ‘Senseless’ Wars Elsewhere- Analyst
By: Zahid Jadwat An African analyst has warned against African countries getting involved in the...
The Reality of Death- a white sheet irrespective of your millions
Shakirah Hunter Pictures have been flooding social media of the death and funeral of one of the richest monarchs in the world, President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, has died at the age of 73. The al-Nahyan family is believed to have...
Infertility – a test of faith
Shakirah Hunter It seems as if it is a lifetime ago- those moments of making dua to Allah Ta’ala to bless our home with a child. At first, I was young and enjoyed the freedom of travel and the excitement of being a young newlywed. At the time children seemed to be a...
Consistency in our acts of worship- how to keep the momentum gained in Ramadan
Shakirah Hunter High highs and low lows are often a great characteristic of our Ramadhan and post Ramadhan relationship with ibaadah. We tend to exert ourselves during Ramadhan and try to hold on to our ibaadah post Ramadhan but somehow – slowly but surely, we always...
Keeping kids safe online
By Mumtaz Saley-Moosa 11:05:2022 In a realistic world, we all want our kids to stay offline as much as possible, but the reality is that it is easier said than done. The online world has become the norm for children, and it is part and parcel of their future. UNICEF...
What is so smart about smart cities?
By Naseerah Nanabhai 11:05:2022 These days, cities are advancing at breakneck speed, with many moving far beyond inceptive designs and features. Such towns, termed ‘smart cities’, are characterised by the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to...
When your hopes are dashed..
Shakirah Hunter Life is full of ups and downs. You have this incredible excitement when you feel like you are at the cusp of change , when you can feel a goal within your grasp. The feeling of achieving a long term goal. You might be waiting for a new job , awaiting a...
Ex-finance Minister Wins Costa Rica’s Presidency Runoff Vote
By Umamah Bakharia The former finance minister, Rodrigo Chaves, who surprised many by making it into Costa Rica's presidential runoff vote, has won the country's presidency. Economist Rodrigo Chaves had 53% of the vote, compared to 47% for former...
Study Shows That Tobacco Ban Effected South Africa’s Revenue Stream
By Umamah Bakharia Had the government substantially increased the excise tax rather than banned the sale of tobacco products in 2020, it would have achieved a similar public health outcome. It would have received more revenue and presumably not further entrenched in...
The Lowdown of High Functioning Anxiety
By Naseerah Nanabhai 04:05:2022 Anxiety is an unpleasant emotion driven by uncertainty; it commonly results in intense, excessive, and persistent worry or fear. These fears usually relate to everyday situations or future events. While a small amount of anxiety is...