Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics: Studying ancient African societies, like Great Zimbabwe, can reveal how communities dealt with disease and pandemics. Werner Forman/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesEvery so often, a pandemic emerges that dramatically alters human society. The Black Death (1347 - 1351) was one; the Spanish flu of 1918 was … [Read more...] about Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics | The Conversation
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South African Sunset Image by jess_k_kent1 Taken at South African Astronomical Observatory, near Sutherland, South Africa on 31/01/2016 This South Africa image was automatically curated and published with WP Robot plugin - CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for Wordpress - a massive time and money saver. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel. … [Read more...] about South African Sunset
South African cyclists raise over R110,000 for SA Harvest in virtual race
South African cyclists raise over R110,000 for SA Harvest in virtual race: Jenny Close was first lady “home” Photo: Supplied On Friday 24 April at 15:00, 105 cyclists started the v360km+ Ultra, a virtual cycling race not only to burn off some lockdown energy but also for a good cause – SA Harvest. There were no prizes. SA Harvest and the thousands of under-resourced … [Read more...] about South African cyclists raise over R110,000 for SA Harvest in virtual race
African countries are moving to make masks mandatory: key questions answered | The Conversation
African countries are moving to make masks mandatory: key questions answered: Community members wearing protective face masks as they queue for aid in Zandspruit informal settlement, north of Johannesburg. Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty ImagesMany countries, including South Africa and Nigeria in Africa, are moving to make it mandatory to wear non-medical cloth masks when people … [Read more...] about African countries are moving to make masks mandatory: key questions answered | The Conversation
Vultures, doves and African debt: here’s a way out | The Conversation
Vultures, doves and African debt: here's a way out: Getty Images/Stock photoOnce again, African countries are confronting overwhelming debt burdens. According to the most recent World Bank debt statistics, they owe a total of $ 493.6 billion in long term debt to their foreign official and commercial creditors. About one third, $ 117 billion, is in … [Read more...] about Vultures, doves and African debt: here’s a way out | The Conversation
