How environmental health workers can help climate change mitigation: Environmental health practitioners promote health, safety and well-being. ShutterstockAll the evidence tells us that the world’s changing climate will affect more than the environment. It will have serious consequences for people’s health too. Southern Africa is in the eye of the climate change storm. In the … [Read more...] about How environmental health workers can help climate change mitigation | The Conversation
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South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain | The Conversation
South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain: South Sudan President Salva Kiir (right) shaking hands with former rebel leader and Vice President, Riek Machar. Philip Dhil/EPAMany attempts at ceasefires and peace deals have failed in South Sudan. But a 2018 peace agreement, signed five years after the 2013 conflict began, has inspired hope for a … [Read more...] about South Sudan peace deal offers promising end to conflict. But challenges remain | The Conversation
Why ‘money’ gospel followers aren’t simply credulous dupes | The Conversation
Why 'money' gospel followers aren't simply credulous dupes: Not many knew Prophet Shepherd Bushiri until three people died in a stampede at his Enlightened Christian Gathering Church in Pretoria. FacebookThe prosperity gospel is back in the news in South Africa, this time over the misdeeds of one of its prophets. The prosperity gospel is a religious movement that has exploded … [Read more...] about Why ‘money’ gospel followers aren’t simply credulous dupes | The Conversation
South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis | The Conversation
South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis: Keeping South Africa's lights on will come at a cost. ShutterstockIn his maiden budget speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, confirmed the depth of the financial crisis at South Africa’s power utility Eskom. He also underscored the serious risks this poses to economic recovery in the … [Read more...] about South Africa takes important next steps to solving its power crisis | The Conversation
South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
South Africa's budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn't a good thing: South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni preparing to deliver the budget. EPA-EFE/Elmond JiyaneThis year’s South African budget gave allies of the market as much as they could expect – and labour and the left about as much as they currently deserve. The budget attracted particular … [Read more...] about South Africa’s budget was missing ideas from the left. Why this isn’t a good thing | The Conversation
