Factsheets

Nigeria’s beleaguered oil refineries have again dominated the headlines after hundreds of billions of naira were allocated to repair one. Bu...

There are concerns about Nigeria’s rising debt and especially that owed to China. In this factsheet, we look at the numbers.

As the world counts down the weeks to a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine, we look at the steps that would have to be followed before the...

South African politicians often make claims about how access to water, electricity and sanitation has improved – or worsened – since 1994. T...

As the world waits for an effective Covid-19 vaccine to be developed, the processes by which medicines are approved have received increased ...

We look at a number of crimes in the public interest, and include the rate of crimes committed relative to the most recent population estima...

Malnutrition in children can lead to wasting, stunting, underweight and obesity, putting the child at risk of illness – and difficulties lat...

How many civil servants does South Africa’s government employ, and what do their wages cost the public purse? We examine available data to f...

The words used to describe migration can be confusing, but definitions are important when we discuss the movements of people. We look at the...

We unpack key aspects of this wireless technology, which has in recent months found itself at the fore of public health debate.

What are the symptoms of Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus? How can I protect myself and others? Why is social distancing ...