Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here's a new approach: Stephen Barnes/ShutterstockThe burden of noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan African is growing because of factors such as demographic changes and increases in life expectancy. These diseases include heart attacks, stroke, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes. Poor people are more … [Read more...] about Africa is way behind the curve in managing heart disease: here’s a new approach | The Conversation
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What’s behind violence in South Africa: a sociologist’s perspective | The Conversation
What's behind violence in South Africa: a sociologist's perspective: Protesters march against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookThe 2018 Global Peace Index listed South Africa as one of the most violent and dangerous places on earth, and getting worse. South Africa has a long history of violence. It was used as a tool of power and … [Read more...] about What’s behind violence in South Africa: a sociologist’s perspective | The Conversation
SA News: Leadership instability, lack of accountability behind Prasa’s poor audit outcomes – AG
Leadership instability, lack of accountability behind Prasa's poor audit outcomes - AG: Instability in key executive positions at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has negatively impacted financial management at the entity, according to the Auditor General of South Africa (AG). Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Investors pour almost 0m into African fintech in a … [Read more...] about SA News: Leadership instability, lack of accountability behind Prasa’s poor audit outcomes – AG
African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals | The Conversation
African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals: African countries have an opportunity to reduce poverty with new policies Wikimedia CommonsIn their annual meeting at the United Nations in 2005, world leaders agreed on a common economic agenda. This was to halve – between 1990 and 2015 – the proportion of the world’s population living on less than one … [Read more...] about African countries are behind on progress towards poverty reduction goals | The Conversation
Discipline lies behind UJ squash star’s success
Discipline lies behind UJ squash star’s success: Squash star Alexa Pienaar was named the University of Johannesburg Student-athlete of the Year at the annual sports awards gala function this month. She was also the silver medallist in the Sportswoman of the Year category. Photo: University of Johannesburg A dedicated work ethic has been the hallmark of University of … [Read more...] about Discipline lies behind UJ squash star’s success
