Fact-checking four claims about antenatal care and pregnancy-related deaths in Nigeria
A doctor in Nigeria says fewer than 60% of pregnant women in the country visit a clinic for vital pre-birth care. We examine four claims.
A doctor in Nigeria says fewer than 60% of pregnant women in the country visit a clinic for vital pre-birth care. We examine four claims.
Police minister Bheki Cele exaggerated how many police officers had left the force in the past decade. What else did he fudge?
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
While the country faced rising fuel prices and power cuts, South African members of parliament prepared to accept a salary increase.
As Kenya votes on 9 August, we looked at the manifesto of William Ruto, one of four presidential candidates. How did he fare with his facts?...
As Kenya votes on 9 August, we looked at the manifesto of Raila Odinga, one of four presidential candidates. How did he fare with his facts?
An opposition party claims that South Africa loses R800 million to corruption every day. But the number can’t be verified.
South African news article’s statistics may be outdated and from another country, but its message rings true.
Kenyans were treated to a debate that did not disappoint for drama. Only two of the four candidates eventually faced the moderators.
With the general election only weeks away, four candidates slugged it out in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. Did they get their facts right?
A prominent doctor in Nigeria has said thousands of doctors are leaving the country, straining the health sector. We took a closer look.
Following almost two years of disruptions to South Africa's school calendar, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on education in SA?
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