Remembering South Africa's catastrophe: the 1948 poll that heralded apartheid: shutterstockIn the backdrop of extensive media coverage of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel – commemorated by Palestinians as the naqba (catastrophe) – it’s important that the 70th anniversary of South Africa’s own tragedy should not pass … [Read more...] about Remembering South Africa’s catastrophe: the 1948 poll that heralded apartheid | The Conversation
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South Africa’s effort to improve child health is having teething problems | The Conversation
South Africa's effort to improve child health is having teething problems: Caregivers need to be educated on the importance of routine nutrition screening and interventions. ShutterstockUnderstanding children’s nutritional status is important. Globally, nearly half of all deaths in children under five are caused by malnutrition. This is due to a lack of sufficient and … [Read more...] about South Africa’s effort to improve child health is having teething problems | The Conversation
South Africa’s municipal electricity tariffs are hurting the economy | The Conversation
South Africa's municipal electricity tariffs are hurting the economy: Foundries in South Africa are the hardest hit by rising electricity costs. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s machinery and equipment industries have recently come under huge pressure. Falling demand after the 2008 financial crisis and rising energy costs have harmed the sector. These trends are concerning as the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s municipal electricity tariffs are hurting the economy | The Conversation
South Africa’s reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals | The Conversation
South Africa's reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals: Reading is a crucial skill, and several strategies can help children improve their reading. Nana Kofi Acquah/ Capital PhotoNearly a quarter of a century into democracy, four presidents and several curricular revisions later, South Africa has made little headway in its reading crisis. Calling it a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s reading crisis: focus on the root cause, not the peripherals | The Conversation
Advocate Jan Augustyn joins leadership of Africa’s leading AML specialists
Advocate Jan Augustyn joins leadership of Africa’s leading AML specialists: Advocate Jan Augustyn Photo: iBEST Africa Advocate Jan Augustyn has been appointed as Director and Head of Regulatory Consulting for iBEST Africa effective from 16 May 2018. Highly regarded as one of Africa’s leading experts in the fields of AML, Jan has an extraordinary career, bringing with him an … [Read more...] about Advocate Jan Augustyn joins leadership of Africa’s leading AML specialists
