South Africa's Presence at Berlinale 2017: The Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale is about to start on 9 February, so here is an update on South Africa's presence at this important film industry showcase. Although South Africa's presence at this year's Berlinale might not reach the level of the previous years in terms of quantity as there will not be a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Presence at Berlinale 2017
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ECA and AfDB ploughing together for Central Africa’s development
ECA and AfDB ploughing together for Central Africa’s development: A higher degree of experience sharing among development partners would make a huge difference in technically supporting the economies of Central Africa at these trying but opportune moment, say the two top officials of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) serving in … [Read more...] about ECA and AfDB ploughing together for Central Africa’s development
South Africa’s mental health watchdogs must be given voice and teeth | The Conversation
South Africa's mental health watchdogs must be given voice and teeth: Legally mandated oversight bodies should be integral to post-apartheid consultative and cooperative governance. www.shutterstock.comIn February 2017 a report was released about the deaths of multiple mentally ill patients in Gauteng – South Africa’s richest province. We now know that at least 94 vulnerable … [Read more...] about South Africa’s mental health watchdogs must be given voice and teeth | The Conversation
Silvertree acquires Nigeria’s TopCheck, forming Africa’s largest price comparison group
Silvertree acquires Nigeria’s TopCheck, forming Africa’s largest price comparison group: Silvertree Internet Holdings (http://Silvertree.holdings), Africa’s leading Internet platform, has acquired Nigerian price comparison site TopCheck (https://Topcheck.com.ng) for an undisclosed amount. TopCheck is Nigeria’s leading price comparison site for financial … [Read more...] about Silvertree acquires Nigeria’s TopCheck, forming Africa’s largest price comparison group
South Africa’s child support grant should start in pregnancy. Here’s why | The Conversation
South Africa's child support grant should start in pregnancy. Here's why: ShutterstockPregnancy and childbearing reduces women’s income-generating potential and introduces a host of new expenses. These include needing to eat well and the cost of transport to access antenatal services. Poor women find it difficult to meet these additional costs, … [Read more...] about South Africa’s child support grant should start in pregnancy. Here’s why | The Conversation
