Climate change is predicted to hit Africa hard unless the continent puts in place adaptation plans. Reuters/Stephanie MaheThe current and projected severe impacts of climate change in Africa make adaptation an urgent priority. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a vital task, the benefits will only emerge over time. Adaptation to the impacts of climate change is needed … [Read more...] about Adaptation is key if Africa is to tackle climate change | The Conversation
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Student protesters must move beyond hashtags to real change | The Conversation
University of Johannesburg students summarise their goal in a hashtag. The question is, what happens next? Kim Ludbrook/EPAProtest movements are manifestos of a sort. Like manifestos, both political and aesthetic, they usually aim to create the support they need by seeking to identify a wrong, then proposing a way of righting it. The best and most durable manifestos seek to … [Read more...] about Student protesters must move beyond hashtags to real change | The Conversation
How climate change is causing pied crow numbers to soar | The Conversation
Pied crow numbers are growing because of powerlines and climate change. This growth is distressing to some. Peter RyanPied crows, or Corvus albus, are a natural part of the landscape of southern Africa. They are bold, common, and familiar. But over recent years, especially in South Africa, there is evidence that there are many more of these birds. The increase is worrying some … [Read more...] about How climate change is causing pied crow numbers to soar | The Conversation
Joburg mayor: Those resisting change are protecting privilege
Joburg officials constantly face resistance from certain pockets of society who seek to protect privilege as they work to create a transformed and inclusive city, Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau says. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg … [Read more...] about Joburg mayor: Those resisting change are protecting privilege
BEE rule change may hurt top firms
Some of the biggest companies in South Africa could fall foul of regulations and lose business after the government changed how it scores their compliance with regulations compelling them to give shares to black people. The Department of Trade and Industry published a notice on Tuesday in which it said that black empowerment programmes benefiting community and special interest … [Read more...] about BEE rule change may hurt top firms
