Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny: Some African journalists are concerned that foreign funders may influence what they cover and how. EPA-EFE/Jayden JoshuaAn enormous and increasing portion of the foreign development aid coming into Africa annually is for media development. Foreign aid funds diverse projects, ranging from … [Read more...] about Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny | The Conversation
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SA News: Elgar, Amla edge South Africa closer to Australian total
Elgar, Amla edge South Africa closer to Australian total: Australia captain Smith was among the five victims to fall to Rabada in Port Elizabeth as Australia stumbled to 243 all out, before South Africa closed on 39-1 in reply. Australian cricket chief James Sutherland Friday demanded his players show more ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ton-up AB propels South … [Read more...] about SA News: Elgar, Amla edge South Africa closer to Australian total
South Africa moves one step closer to a sugar tax — and a healthier lifestyle | The Conversation
South Africa moves one step closer to a sugar tax -- and a healthier lifestyle: ShutterstockSouth Africa has joined only a handful of countries in the world close to imposing a sugary drinks tax. A new bill that imposes a tax on sugary drinks has cleared the first of three hurdles in South Africa’s law-making process. One of two houses of parliament … [Read more...] about South Africa moves one step closer to a sugar tax — and a healthier lifestyle | The Conversation
Getting closer to understanding the link between PTSD and bacteria in the gut | The Conversation
Getting closer to understanding the link between PTSD and bacteria in the gut: ShutterstockSouth Africa is one of 10 countries globally where more than 70% of the population has suffered from a traumatic event in their lifetime. These traumatic events contribute to the high rates of anxiety and stress related disorders. Of the South Africans who … [Read more...] about Getting closer to understanding the link between PTSD and bacteria in the gut | The Conversation
Proactive youth bring care closer to injured workers beyond SA’s borders: RMA invests in additional support for Malawian beneficiaries
Proactive youth bring care closer to injured workers beyond SA’s borders: RMA invests in additional support for Malawian beneficiaries: Two young men performing a good deed caught the attention of RMA Mobile Clinic staff in Malawi. Rand Mutual (RMA) has provided them with training and they will soon be providing assistance to injured workers under RMA’s care in the greater … [Read more...] about Proactive youth bring care closer to injured workers beyond SA’s borders: RMA invests in additional support for Malawian beneficiaries
