We did the sums on South Africa's mental health spend. They're not pretty: ShutterstockSouth Africa has taken steps towards strengthening mental health care in the last 20 years. These include reforming the Mental Health Care Act 2002 and developing a National Mental Health Policy Framework and Strategic Plan 2013–2020. The strategic plan aims to … [Read more...] about We did the sums on South Africa’s mental health spend. They’re not pretty | The Conversation
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A look back at the turbulent relationship between Nigeria and South Africa | The Conversation
A look back at the turbulent relationship between Nigeria and South Africa: President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria (left) arriving at Waterkloof Airforce Base Airport in Pretoria. He is welcomed by Minister Naledi Pandor. Katlholo Maifadi/EPA/DIRCOSince the end of apartheid in South Africa in 1994, South Africa and Nigeria have never had an easy relationship. Over the years, as … [Read more...] about A look back at the turbulent relationship between Nigeria and South Africa | The Conversation
Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done | The Conversation
Buhari's visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done: One of the immediate outcomes of talks between Muhammadu Buhari (left) and Cyril Ramaphosa was the easing of tensions. http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/There were mixed feelings among Nigerians over President Muhammadu Buhari’s state visit to South Africa because of the recent xenophobic attacks in the … [Read more...] about Buhari’s visit to South Africa eased tensions. But more needs to be done | The Conversation
South African universities should produce more commercial ideas | The Conversation
South African universities should produce more commercial ideas: Ideas shouldn't be confined to academic institutions but should aid a country's development. ShutterstockUniversities are becoming more than teaching and learning institutions. They are increasingly expected to help support themselves by generating income from their research and expertise. The shift … [Read more...] about South African universities should produce more commercial ideas | The Conversation
Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions | The Conversation
Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions: In Ethiopia, rainfall is highly correlated with income and poorer parent’s ability to invest. ShutterstockInvestments made in early childhood last a lifetime, and the earlier in life, the greater the return, according to James Heckman who was awarded a Nobel Prize for economics. Conversely, shocks to … [Read more...] about Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions | The Conversation
