South Africa's "new dawn" should be built on evidence-based policy: President Cyril Ramaphosa must prioritise evidence-based policy making. GovernmentZA/FlickrSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected on the promise of bringing a “new dawn” to the country. There are clear signs that he is trying to make this happen. He’s reconfigured his cabinet. He’s also made … [Read more...] about South Africa’s “new dawn” should be built on evidence-based policy | The Conversation
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What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa's culture of impunity: Ahmed Timol, pictured in the centre of the 2nd row, was a teacher when he was killed by South African police. ahmedtimol.co.zaA South African court has ruled that a security policeman has to stand trial for his role in the killing of an anti-apartheid activist nearly 48 years ago. It’s a judgment that … [Read more...] about What the Timol judgment means for ending South Africa’s culture of impunity | The Conversation
Some softer solutions to Nairobi’s traffic pollution problem | The Conversation
Some softer solutions to Nairobi's traffic pollution problem: Nairobi is one of the most congested cities in the world Billy Miaron/ShutterstockRapid urbanisation in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, has meant there’s been huge growth in the number of vehicles on roads. Today, Nairobi is one of the world’s most congested cities. Between 2013 and 2017, the number of registered … [Read more...] about Some softer solutions to Nairobi’s traffic pollution problem | The Conversation
How technology could help rural South Africa turn sunshine into income | The Conversation
How technology could help rural South Africa turn sunshine into income: Solar has lit up remote communities. The next step is to link these communities to an energy market. ShutterstockThe way energy is produced and distributed is changing rapidly as the industry moves away from carbon-based energy production. Technological development in the production of alternative energy … [Read more...] about How technology could help rural South Africa turn sunshine into income | The Conversation
Tracking technology gives new insights into the behaviour of migrating birds | The Conversation
Tracking technology gives new insights into the behaviour of migrating birds: European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) Kiran Dhanjal-AdamsThough much is known about where and when birds travel, a lot less is known about the composition of flocks and how long they stay together. Do birds come together in flocks by chance? Do they actively choose flock members? It’s difficult to … [Read more...] about Tracking technology gives new insights into the behaviour of migrating birds | The Conversation
