South African court authorizes freezing of US0 million in McKinsey case – source: South African court authorizes freezing of US0 million in McKinsey case – source: A South African court has authorized the freezing of 1.6 billion rand in assets earned by global consultancy McKinsey and a firm linked to friends of President Jacob Zuma, a source at the state … [Read more...] about South African court authorizes freezing of US$130 million in McKinsey case – source
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S. African leader urges unity
S. African leader urges unity: S. African leader urges unity: The new leader of South Africa's ruling party vowed on Saturday to crack down on the corruption that has weakened the African National Congress in a new push to end inequities that haunt the nation more than 20 years after the end of white minority rule. “Billions of rands have been illegally diverted to … [Read more...] about S. African leader urges unity
Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn’t true | The Conversation
Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn't true: E-learning is important for Africa, but critics have their doubts. ShutterstockWhen people discuss the challenges related to e-learning (the use of electronic technology to facilitate learning), they tend to focus on access. This can mean access to financial resources to buy equipment as well as … [Read more...] about Some fear that e-learning will erode African knowledge. This isn’t true | The Conversation
African mothers in science need more support. Providing it is actually easy | The Conversation
African mothers in science need more support. Providing it is actually easy: Mothers need support to manage the demands of a scientific career with their family responsibilities. ShutterstockThere are a number of discussions to be had about women scientists in Africa: why there are so few, for instance; or how more can be drawn into science, technology, engineering and maths … [Read more...] about African mothers in science need more support. Providing it is actually easy | The Conversation
Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom | The Conversation
Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom: Two men playing Morabaraba. Board games are a part of the social fabric of many African societies. ConstantineD/flickrWhen most of us think about learning, we imagine a teacher and a classroom. In reality most of the things we know, and a great number of the skills we acquire as children and adults, are learned … [Read more...] about Why African board games should be introduced into the classroom | The Conversation
