New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa's laws are under threat: South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan. Reuters/Edgard GarridoSouth Africa’s elite police unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation also know as the Hawks, this week summoned the country’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to appear at its offices to receive a warning statement. The … [Read more...] about New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa’s laws are under threat | The Conversation
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South Africa’s ruling ANC is facing its sternest test. From the inside | The Conversation
South Africa's ruling ANC is facing its sternest test. From the inside: A supporter arrives at an ANC rally in July 2016 addressed by President Jacob Zuma Cornell Tukiri/EPASouth Africa is in the aftermath of the 2016 local government elections. Math has been the order of the day as parties have fought for local councils in “anyone but the ANC” coalitions, claiming an electoral … [Read more...] about South Africa’s ruling ANC is facing its sternest test. From the inside | The Conversation
Investing in science can help put food on Africa’s plates | The Conversation
Investing in science can help put food on Africa's plates: Climate change and the current El Niño have left Africans more vulnerable than ever to hunger. Philimon Bulawayo/ReutersFood shortages, hunger, starvation and long-term food security are not new issues in Africa, nor elsewhere in the developing world. Food security means that all people, at all times, have both physical … [Read more...] about Investing in science can help put food on Africa’s plates | The Conversation
Counting Africa’s Invisible Workers
Counting Africa’s Invisible Workers: The billions of dollars in aid delivered to Africa annually may do the continent much good, but it cannot deliver a solution to poverty. Only creating more high-quality jobs can do that. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your … [Read more...] about Counting Africa’s Invisible Workers
Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa’s demographic dividend | The Conversation
Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa's demographic dividend: Kenyan youth chant in celebration before the arrival of Pope Francis at the Kasarani stadium in Kenya's capital Nairobi. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaTwo in three Africans are younger than 35. Youth - people between the ages of 15 and 35 - make up more than 35% of Africa’s total population. They have been … [Read more...] about Apathy among young people stands in the way of Africa’s demographic dividend | The Conversation
