#YouAsked Economy How much does fuel cost in Nigeria? Source National Bureau of Statistics: Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch (November 2023) Short answer How much does fuel cost in Nigeria? The average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in November 2022 was N202.48,a 29.81% increase compared to the value in November 2021 (N167.60). ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Economy What is Nigeria’s GDP per capita? Source World Bank: GDP per capita (current US$) - Nigeria Short answer What is Nigeria’s GDP per capita? The country’s GDP per capita (nominal GDP divided by the mid-year population) was US$2,184 in 2022 as per World Bank estimates. ... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Crime & justice How many men and women respectively are murdered every day in South Africa? Source South African Police Service Annual Report 2021/2022 Short answer How many men and women respectively are murdered every day in South Africa? The South African Police Service's annual report recorded 25,204 murders in 2021/22, an increase of 26.6% from the 19,904 recorded in 2020/21. Of the victims, 3,198 were women and 20,924 were men. The South African Police Service's latest crime statistics covering January to March 2023 recorded 6... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Crime & justice How many women and children are murdered in South Africa in a year? Source South African Police Service Annual Report 2021/2022 Short answer How many women and children are murdered in South Africa in a year? The South African Police Service's annual report recorded 25,204 murders in 2021/22, an increase of 26.6% on the 19,904 recorded in 2020/21. Of the victims, 3,198 were women and 1,082 were children. Crimes committed against women increased, by 15.6% from 155,062, in 2020/21 to 179,208, in 2021/... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Economy What was South Africa’s gini coefficient in 2020? Source The World Bank: Inequality in Southern Africa: An Assessment of the Southern African Customs Union Short answer What was South Africa’s gini coefficient in 2020? The Gini coefficient is a globally used measure of inequality, between individuals or households within an economy. The coefficient ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing perfect equality (all individuals have the same income) and 1 representing perfect inequality (where one person has all the inco... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Sex & gender What are the latest South African statistics on domestic violence against children? Source UNICEF: Statement – Stop this horrific tide of violence against children and women Short answer What are the latest South African statistics on domestic violence against children? The latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) show that more than three children and 12 women were murdered every day in South Africa over a 90-day period between October and December 2022. A further 21,434 children and women were subjected to attempted murder or gr... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Crime & justice Is it true that less than 10% of murder cases in South Africa are solved? Source South African Police Service Annual Report 2021/2022 Short answer Is it true that less than 10% of murder cases in South Africa are solved? The crime detection rate is a measure of “the successful investigation, positive identification, arrest and charging of the perpetrator”. The detection process covers the period from the opening of a police docket until a suspect is arrested and charged, or until the docket is closed as unfou... Back Full answer
#YouAsked Health Are cancer cases on the increase in Zimbabwe? Source The Global Cancer Observatory – Factsheet: Zimbabwe Short answer Are cancer cases on the increase in Zimbabwe? Between 2009 and 2018, cancer cases in Zimbabwe almost doubled, according to the national cancer registry. This has been due to drivers such as behavioural risk factors for cancer and poor access to screening, treatment and palliative care. According to the latest available statistics from the World... Back Full answer
#YouAsked energy Is more than 50% of South Africa's generated power being stolen by illegal users? Source Eskom Integrated Report - 31 March 2022 Short answer Is more than 50% of South Africa's generated power being stolen by illegal users? No. According to Eskom’s latest integrated report, the power utility generated 205,688GWh of electricity between April 2021 and March 2022, of which 24,811GWh was lost as a result of technical issues, errors and electricity theft. This amounts to a 12% loss. ... Back Full answer