Nigeria’s universities are performing poorly. What can be done about it: In one year alone 380,000 domestic applicants didn't get a university place in Nigeria. ShutterstockWhy are Nigeria’s universities in such a sorry state? Some would say it had to do with just one word: money. Sadly this is part of the reason. But not entirely. Nigeria’s universities have been … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s universities are performing poorly. What can be done about it | The Conversation
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EXPLAINED: Nine things you must know about the bombshell report into spies
EXPLAINED: Nine things you must know about the bombshell report into spies: A bombshell report into the State Security Agency has revealed damning evidence of how the SSA was repurposed to serve the political interests of former president Jacob Zuma. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News PICS: Two people killed, three seriously injured in Gauteng head-on crash: … [Read more...] about EXPLAINED: Nine things you must know about the bombshell report into spies
SA News: International Women’s Day: The 10 women nobody wanted to hear about — and the truth behind their stories
International Women's Day: The 10 women nobody wanted to hear about — and the truth behind their stories: Rachel’s story shows how women can escape commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and effect real change for others. South Africa has the biggest HIV epidemic in the world: 7.1 million people live with t... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Mitch McConnell: Do Not … [Read more...] about SA News: International Women’s Day: The 10 women nobody wanted to hear about — and the truth behind their stories
Why corruption in South Africa isn’t simply about Zuma and the Guptas | The Conversation
Why corruption in South Africa isn't simply about Zuma and the Guptas: The collapse of VBS Mutual Bank in South Africa shows that corruption is endemic. Tiso BlackstarCorruption in South Africa isn’t simply a matter of bad morals or weak law enforcement. It’s embedded in processes of class formation – specifically, the formation of new black elites. This means corruption is … [Read more...] about Why corruption in South Africa isn’t simply about Zuma and the Guptas | The Conversation
South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
South Africa must end its coal habit. But it's at odds about when and how: Over 90% of South Africa's electricity comes from coal-fired power stations. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s power utility Eskom is in crisis. In recent weeks, this has been brought home to South Africa’s 58 million citizens as major power cuts hit the country. The blackouts have renewed focus on the … [Read more...] about South Africa must end its coal habit. But it’s at odds about when and how | The Conversation
