How Africa can catch up with the world in the fight against poverty: Mali one of the world's poorest countries would take about 31 years to eradicate poverty. EPA/Nic BothmaThe world is making remarkable progress in combating poverty. From 2000 to 2013, the portion of the world’s population living on less than the international poverty line of US$ 1.90 a day fell from … [Read more...] about How Africa can catch up with the world in the fight against poverty | The Conversation
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Why a guaranteed jobs scheme in South Africa would pay for itself | The Conversation
Why a guaranteed jobs scheme in South Africa would pay for itself: South Africa has one of the worst rates of youth unemployment in the world. EPA/Nic BothmaIn his first State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa posed the key question: has South Africa built a society where the injustices of the past no longer define the lives of the present? The answer is … [Read more...] about Why a guaranteed jobs scheme in South Africa would pay for itself | The Conversation
Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments | The Conversation
Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments: Impact investments focus on projects with social or environmental value. wk1003mike/ShutterstockThere’s no doubt that the world faces tremendous challenges. There is enough food in our world to feed the hungry – but it’s not evenly distributed. There’s sufficient medicine available to treat a number of dread … [Read more...] about Despite barriers, South Africa is a good place for impact investments | The Conversation
Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle | The Conversation
Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle: Dorothy Masuku composed and recorded close to 30 singles, several of which achieved major hit status. Madelene Cronje/ Mail & GuardianDorothy Masuku (Masuka was her stage name) has died at the age of 83. She was an African musician of note, but also much more. I was once shown the script for a … [Read more...] about Dorothy Masuku: Africa has lost a singer, composer and a hero of the struggle | The Conversation
Religiosity, risky behaviour and young people: a South African case study | The Conversation
Religiosity, risky behaviour and young people: a South African case study: Religiosity is thought to influence positive health outcomes or behaviours. ShutterstockAlcohol and other drug use and risky sexual behaviour remain high among adolescents across the globe. It’s estimated that more than a quarter of 15 to 19 year-olds drink alcohol – 45% of these engage in heavy episodic … [Read more...] about Religiosity, risky behaviour and young people: a South African case study | The Conversation
