Why age gives West African women more autonomy and power: Beninese women attend a "voodoo" festival. Anton_Ivanov/ShutterstockSeveral studies, covering about 58 countries across the world, found that as women get older they are more able to make decisions independently of men. But scholars have struggled to pin down explanations for this age dividend – why are women … [Read more...] about Why age gives West African women more autonomy and power | The Conversation
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University autonomy: insights from Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria | The Conversation
Students want change. Universities want autonomy. Is there a middle ground? Ashraf Hendricks/The Daily VoxA new piece of draft legislation could give South Africa’s higher education minister increased power over the country’s universities. The minister will be allowed to “determine transformation goals for the higher education system and institute appropriate oversight … [Read more...] about University autonomy: insights from Tanzania, Uganda and Nigeria | The Conversation
Southern Africa’s Largest Port Authority Protects Critical Data with Connected Backup
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has selected Autonomy's intelligent mobile backup solution, Connected Backup, to protect vital information across the group. TNPA is one of five operating divisions of Transnet SOC Ltd, a state-owned enterprise in South Africa, responsible for the safe, effective and efficient economic functioning of the national port system. It … [Read more...] about Southern Africa’s Largest Port Authority Protects Critical Data with Connected Backup
