The 77 Percent

The 77 Percent - Economic pressure forcing Malawians to have smaller families

Africa’s population is expected to double over the next 18 years but that is only one part of the story. In Northern and Southern Africa, families are getting smaller. This is also happening in other parts of Africa albeit at a slower pace. In this edition of the 77 Percent,…

19 Aug 2020 19 min

77 percent - Young Africans "fault" officials for COVID-19 surge

Some African youths accuse their leaders of mishandling the coronavirus crisis - as infections on the continent have surpassed one million. They argue that the toll would be less, if they had imposed lockdown in time. On this week's 77 percent, we hear from young people in South Africa, Nigeria…

12 Aug 2020 19 min

77 percent - Obesity in Africa: A catalyst for diet trends

Out of the 20 fastest-rising countries with obesity, nearly half of them are in Africa. This has led to diet trends, gym memberships, and sometimes Bulimia. In this edition of the 77 Percent, we take a look at the measures young people take to fit in.

5 Aug 2020 19 min

77 percent - Day against Human trafficking

Many Africans desperate to improve their lives are falling into the traps of human trafficking networks. Recruitment agencies send migrant workers to Gulf countries, where most of them work under inhumane conditions. Human trafficking is a global problem that affects an estimated 40 million people. On this week's 77 Percent…

29 Jul 2020 19 min

The 77 Percent: Working from home in Covid-19 times

Digital technology is rapidly replacing face-to-face interactions in the business setting in Africa. Some young people have now readjusted their livelihoods by working from home. But how sustainable can this be? On the 77 Percent show this week you can hear how everyone is coping.

22 Jul 2020 19 min

The 77 Percent: COVID 19 disrupts criminal justice system

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the daily lives of people and institutions across the world. Not even the criminal justice system has been spared. Courts, prisons and law firms have had to alter the way they go about their business. This week, the 77 Percent debate hosted by Omar…

16 Jul 2020 19 min

77 Percent: Vaccine trials revive old safety debate

South Africa has begun Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccine clinical trials. According to the World Health Organization, there are 220 vaccine candidates in development. Trials are sensitive in Africa due to a past of unethical trials. Listen to this edition of the #77Percent to understand some of the misconceptions surrounding vaccine…

8 Jul 2020 19 min

The 77 percent: Students want final exams postponed

As talk of a second wave of coronavirus infections sweep across the world, students in Liberia are asking the government to postpone exams which are due in August. In Ghana some parents are worried that schools could be the grounds for new infections. Listen to this week’s 77 Percent for…

24 Jun 2020 19 min