How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby: Communities that live near mines are exposed to particles of dust from these mines which affects their health. ShutterstockMining is a major economic activity in many developing countries. In South Africa, mining of gold, coal and other natural resources has played a significant role in the country’s … [Read more...] about How mine dumps in South Africa affect the health of communities living nearby | The Conversation
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How Trump’s proposed US aid cuts will affect healthcare in Africa | The Conversation
How Trump's proposed US aid cuts will affect healthcare in Africa: US President Donald Trump is threatening drastic cuts in foreign aid. EPA/Michael Reynolds -As part of his proposed first budget, US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut US aid to levels not seen since the 1970s and 1990s. This could have a devastating effect on healthcare in Africa. Alex Ezeh spoke to … [Read more...] about How Trump’s proposed US aid cuts will affect healthcare in Africa | The Conversation
How the African Union’s planned overhaul may affect its ties with China | The Conversation
How the African Union's planned overhaul may affect its ties with China: The 28th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. GCISThe African Union (AU) held its 28th Summit in Addis Ababa recently. The meeting was markedly different to previous ones because the organisation showed it was serious about finding practical, lasting … [Read more...] about How the African Union’s planned overhaul may affect its ties with China | The Conversation
How changing drug patent rules will affect developing nations | The Conversation
How changing drug patent rules will affect developing nations: After years of legal battles, a global agreement has been reached for developing countries to buy – and for drug manufacturers to produce or import – generic medicines without breaching patent rules. The Conversation Africa’s Health and Medicine Editor Candice Bailey asked Natalie Schellack to explain what this … [Read more...] about How changing drug patent rules will affect developing nations | The Conversation
Photos and videos don’t affect Twitter’s character count anymore
Photos and videos don’t affect Twitter’s character count anymore: Gone are the days of sacrificing your Twitter character count for a photo, video or GIF. Twitter announced in a tweet on Monday, 19 September that visual elements like images, GIFs and polls will not affect the character count of a tweet anymore – giving users a full 140 characters to speak their minds. Source: … [Read more...] about Photos and videos don’t affect Twitter’s character count anymore
