South Africa urgently needs to rethink its approach to housing: Protests over housing at, an informal settlement near Johannesburg. EPA/Cornell TukiriThe recent protests over housing shortages in Gauteng, South Africa’s richest province and economic hub, have put the spotlight on the problem and the role of the government in providing it. Housing is a contentious political … [Read more...] about South Africa urgently needs to rethink its approach to housing | The Conversation
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Multi-pronged approach key for effectively defeating Fall armyworm in Africa
APO News from Africa: Multi-pronged approach key for effectively defeating Fall armyworm in Africa: Tackling the menace of the tenacious Fall armyworm pest and avoiding economic hardship for smallholders across Africa requires quick and coordinated action, a massive awareness campaign, scientific innovation and multi-institutional collaboration, indicated scientists … [Read more...] about Multi-pronged approach key for effectively defeating Fall armyworm in Africa
ACDP’s Meshoe won’t hesitate to approach ConCourt over dagga ruling
ACDP's Meshoe won't hesitate to approach ConCourt over dagga ruling: The ruling, handed down last month, allows for the possession, cultivation and use of dagga at home. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Gigaba: DG appointment will assure stability in Treasury: Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says he will be meeting a range of world finance leaders as well as … [Read more...] about ACDP’s Meshoe won’t hesitate to approach ConCourt over dagga ruling
Why Europe’s ‘fortress’ approach to migration crisis won’t work | The Conversation
Why Europe's 'fortress' approach to migration crisis won't work: A migrant walks past the fence which secures the approach to the city in Calais, France. Reuters/Pascal Rossignol Between January and November 2015, approximately 1.5 million migrants reached the European Union through the Mediterranean Sea. This high level of migration continued in 2016. Several European … [Read more...] about Why Europe’s ‘fortress’ approach to migration crisis won’t work | The Conversation
Media Advisory – Invitation to a Workshop “Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) for School Feeding”
Media Advisory - Invitation to a Workshop "Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) for School Feeding": What: Workshop for the Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) for School Feeding. Who: State Minister for Education, WFP Sudan Representative and Country Director When: 13th and 14th of November, 2016, at 08:30 am. Where: Al-Salam Rotana … [Read more...] about Media Advisory – Invitation to a Workshop “Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) for School Feeding”