Closing borders with its neighbours isn't the answer. Nigeria can do better: Nigeria ordered its land borders closed on August 21, 2019 Sunnipix55/ShutterstockNigeria shut its land borders in the wee hours of August 21, 2019. There was no warning, nor measures taken to protect people whose livelihoods depend on crossing these frontiers. It was a shock to the border security … [Read more...] about Closing borders with its neighbours isn’t the answer. Nigeria can do better | The Conversation
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Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger announce closing of Sensia joint venture
Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger announce closing of Sensia joint venture: Sensia will make oil and gas production, transportation and processing simpler, safer and more secure. (Photo: Business Wire). Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) and Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) have announced the closing of their previously-announced joint venture, Sensia, the oil and gas industry’s first … [Read more...] about Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger announce closing of Sensia joint venture
SA News: Woman teaches African companies art of closing deals with Chinese
Woman teaches African companies art of closing deals with Chinese: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Lucia Hau-Yoon has spent nearly 30 years teaching Africans the art of mastering business dealings with the Chinese. A crucial part of this strategy is learning the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Fourteen Parties Win At Least One Seat in South Africa Election: South … [Read more...] about SA News: Woman teaches African companies art of closing deals with Chinese
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don't deliver: South Africa's research and development funding must be spent for public good. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s government has outlined a new set of policy objectives around science, technology and innovation. These are currently in draft form, and will soon appear in a new White Paper. The overall vision … [Read more...] about South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
How a partnership is closing the door on “parachute” research in Africa | The Conversation
How a partnership is closing the door on "parachute" research in Africa: When the wheels of partnership turn smoothly, Africa can benefit enormously. EtiAmmos/ShutterstockThere’s growing condemnation of “parachute research” among the global scientific community. This refers to the practice of scientists and research groups from the global north conducting research and … [Read more...] about How a partnership is closing the door on “parachute” research in Africa | The Conversation
