As sub-Saharan African countries have become more prosperous in recent years because of an improvement in living conditions and wages, trappings that define easy living in the Western world have followed. Cheap fast food is one, and it's fuelling an obesity epidemic across the country.

What dietary changes are people making to maintain a healthier gut? How can entomophagy and ‘wonky’ produce help to save the world? What does the food we eat say about who we are? And how is a backlash to foodie culture shaping a no-bullshit approach to eating?

Uber plans to make ‘everything’ available on-demand in South Africa, with UberEverything providing food, home delivery and numerous other courier services at the push of a button. With the continent undergoing a consumerism boom, it's ripe new ground for for the brand.

There are over 1.2 billion people across Africa’s 54 countries, but selective media coverage has resulted in their lives being woefully stereotyped. By showcasing photos of ordinary scenes throughout the continent, Instagram-based project Everyday Africa is challenging outdated perceptions.