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A near empty dam on a farm outside Piketberg north of Cape Town in March 2018. Photo: AFP/WIKUS DE WET

Does South Africa guzzle 235 litres of water per person daily?

Debating South Africa’s 2018 State of the Nation address, president of the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Parks Tau noted that the country’s water consumption far exceeded international benchmarks.“Average water consumption in South Africa is 235 litres per capita per day c...

The African National Congress party's top six leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa third from the right, cut a birthday cake during the ANC's 106th anniversary celebrations in East London in January 2018. Photo: AFP/MUJAHID SAFODIEN

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ANC job creation boast ignores SA’s increased unemployment rate

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#5facts: Getting around in SA

As travel-happy South Africans firm up their vacation itineraries for the festive season, we got a sense of the road ahead. 750,000 km of roads (more or less)The South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) estimates the country’s road network at 750,000 km. This is according to data provided to...

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#5facts: Water in South Africa

While residents in South Africa’s economic capital of Johannesburg seek shelter from current rains, Cape Town residents are being pressured to further reduce their water consumption.Cape Town is currently trying to stave off “Day Zero”, when the taps run dry and residents will be forced to que...

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What is Nigeria’s total fertility rate?

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UNFPA: World Population Dashboard Nigeria

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What is Nigeria’s total fertility rate?

Nigeria's fertility rate was 5.1 births per woman in 2023, according to the United Nations Population Fund. This rate places Nigeria among the countries with higher fertility rates globally, but shows the continuing trend of a gradual decline in fertility rates, in line with global patterns. ...

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What percentage of Nigerian children under five years are stunted?

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Global Nutrition Report 2022 ᠆ Country Nutrition Profiles: Nigeria

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What percentage of Nigerian children under five years are stunted?

In Nigeria, 31.5% of children under five are stunted. This rate indicates that a significant proportion of the child population is experiencing impaired growth and development due to chronic malnutrition. ...

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What is the most commonly used drug in Nigeria?

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National Bureau of Statistics: Drug Use in Nigeria (2018)

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What is the most commonly used drug in Nigeria?

Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in Nigeria, with an estimated 10.8% of the population, or about 10.6 million people, reporting its use. This makes cannabis the drug with the highest prevalence of use among the Nigerian population aged 15-64 years. ...

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How common is drug use in Nigeria?

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National Bureau of Statistics: Drug Use in Nigeria (2018)

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How common is drug use in Nigeria?

The prevalence of drug use in Nigeria is estimated to be 14.4%, or about 14.3 million people aged 15-64 years who use drugs. This rate is significantly higher than the global annual prevalence of drug use in 2016, which was 5.6% among the adult population. ...

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What is Nigeria’s total fertility rate?

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