The fourth industrial revolution risks leaving women behind: South Africa's labour market is more favourable to men than to women. The 4IR may widen the gap. Sunshine Seeds/Shutterstock/Editorial use onlyThe Fourth Industrial Revolution is, ostensibly, upon us. The term was coined in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Form. … [Read more...] about The fourth industrial revolution risks leaving women behind | The Conversation
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Why new South African law won’t end the toxic mix of money and politics | The Conversation
Why new South African law won't end the toxic mix of money and politics: Cyril Ramaphosa led the African National Congress to victory in May. A new law on political funding covers parties, not politicians. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaThe grip of money on South African politics may be so tight that it could be impossible to govern – or seek to govern – unless you are beholden to … [Read more...] about Why new South African law won’t end the toxic mix of money and politics | The Conversation
Fresh vigilance is needed to protect media freedom across Africa | The Conversation
Fresh vigilance is needed to protect media freedom across Africa: Newspapers in Swahili and in English in Dar es Salaam. The media is increasingly not trusted in Tanzania. ShutterstockOne of the least enviable tasks of journalists in the US must be reporting on how the public trusts their work less and less. A 2018 study found that only about four in ten Americans had at least … [Read more...] about Fresh vigilance is needed to protect media freedom across Africa | The Conversation
Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges | The Conversation
Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges: Researchers only have access to limited facilities and support for research. ShutterstockHumanity faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Nowhere are the challenges greater than in Africa, the second most populous continent. Over the next century Africa will replace Asia as the driver of global … [Read more...] about Africa needs better science capacity to meet environmental challenges | The Conversation
Southern Africa needs better health care for women and girls on the move | The Conversation
Southern Africa needs better health care for women and girls on the move: Women and girls on the move are often framed as victims. ShutterstockWomen are on the move throughout southern Africa. They move within the countries they were born in, or cross borders in the region. Although more men than women migrate the data shows that the number of women migrating within the … [Read more...] about Southern Africa needs better health care for women and girls on the move | The Conversation
