Unified, proactive action is required to push back the frontiers of poverty

The global poverty plot is thicker than what the World Bank would have us believe

Researchers point to the tendency for the civil society organisation space to be treated as though it is free of problems and political tensions.

Inspired by a campaign by advocacy organisation ONE, seven prominent African singers are highlighting the impact of poverty on gender equality.

South Africa’s poverty rate fell 11 percentage points (from 57% to 46%) between 2009 and 2011, Statistics South Africa has said.

Although Africa has seen many bicycle projects come and go an ingenious start-up is putting wheels within the reach of those hamstrung by poverty.

Ordinary South Africans offer suggestions on what would bring about change in the country.