Gordhan comes close to tears over Hawks probe: Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has come close to tears after he was asked about the Hawks investigation into him over an intelligence unit in the SA Revenue Services set up during his time as tax commissioner. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR … [Read more...] about Gordhan comes close to tears over Hawks probe
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Africa is failing to close the gap on providing water and sanitation | The Conversation
Africa is failing to close the gap on providing water and sanitation: In Africa, more than 315,000 children die every year from diarrhoeal diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. ShutterstockThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all by 2030 is an ambitious target for Africa. According to new research by … [Read more...] about Africa is failing to close the gap on providing water and sanitation | The Conversation
Kenya’s threat to close Dadaab camp plays on international refugee fears | The Conversation
Refugees waiting to receive essential items, including food, jerry cans, blankets, soap and plastic sheeting, at Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp. Jo Harrison/OxfamThe Kenyan government says that it plans to close Dadaab, the world’s largest refugee camp. It had also threatened to close the country’s other major refugee camp, Kakuma, but has subsequently said it won’t. Speaking … [Read more...] about Kenya’s threat to close Dadaab camp plays on international refugee fears | The Conversation
De Kock Communications to close its doors after 14 years
After nearly 14 successful years in communications as De Kock Communications (DKC), servicing a portfolio of blue chip South African and off-shore clients, Ben and Tessa de Kock have decided to close their business in June. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South … [Read more...] about De Kock Communications to close its doors after 14 years
How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
Investment in science and innovation is needed to help build Africa. Kate Holt/Africa Practice/FlickrThe idea that Africa’s development depends critically on science, technology and innovation is embodied in the African Union’s Agenda 2063. This document emphasises economies that are led by innovation and driven by knowledge. But the continent has some serious work to do if … [Read more...] about How Africa can close its continent-wide science funding gap | The Conversation
