Jack Dutton

Jack Dutton

Jack Dutton is a freelance correspondent and editor based in Cape Town, South Africa. For seven years, he has reported on topics ranging from politics and development to business and culture. He previously worked in London as digital editor for the United Arab Emirates' The National newspaper, where he covered major global stories including the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit talks, and the 2020 U.S. election. Prior to that, he was an editor at Euromoney, covering the aviation sector for Airfinance Journal magazine. His freelance writing has appeared on Al-Jazeera, Newsweek, the Guardian, The Independent, The Psychologist, and more.

Latest Articles

Can mRNA technology help scientists produce a viable HIV vaccine?

Can mRNA technology help scientists produce a viable HIV vaccine?

about 3 years ago // Global Health

For more than four decades, scientists have been trying to find an effective vaccine for HIV. Researchers hope that messenger RNA technology may help in the development of a vaccine but warn that investment focus and attention are needed.

Gabon plans to become a green superpower by harnessing its rainforest

Gabon plans to become a green superpower by harnessing its rainforest

over 4 years ago // Environment

To preserve its biodiversity, Gabon aims to partner with NGOs that work in the technical aspects of conservation, the country's environment minister tells Devex.

Why a water crisis in Cameroon is disproportionately affecting women

Why a water crisis in Cameroon is disproportionately affecting women

over 4 years ago // Focus On: People and the Planet

A gender-focused water and climate development program is looking for ways to combat the societal effects of dental fluorosis on women in Cameroon.