How Russia is growing its strategic influence in Africa: Angolan President Joao Lourenco and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Johannesburg in 2018. EPA-EFE/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin PoolMuch has been made about China’s role and profile in Africa and the factors underlying its activities on the continent. Less debated is the spread and depth of Russia’s contemporary presence … [Read more...] about How Russia is growing its strategic influence in Africa | The Conversation
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South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties | The Conversation
South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties: A new law will promote transparency in the funding of political parties in South Africa. EFE-EPA/Nic BothmaSouth African President Ramaphosa has finally signed into law a new bill aimed at regulating the funding of political parties. It was approved by Parliament in June 2018. The Political Party … [Read more...] about South Africans are finally set to know who funds their political parties | The Conversation
A democracy or a kleptocracy? How South Africa stacks up | The Conversation
A democracy or a kleptocracy? How South Africa stacks up: The commission chaired by Justice Raymond Zondo has heard shocking testimony on the extent of corruption in government. EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookSouth Africans have been held spellbound by the torrent of evidence of corruption emerging from two parallel commissions of inquiry – into state capture, and the fitness to hold … [Read more...] about A democracy or a kleptocracy? How South Africa stacks up | The Conversation
Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk | The Conversation
Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk: Fake credentials are becoming more common in South Africa. ShutterstockFake credentials have become a global problem. The National Student Clearinghouse, a US NGO that offers a degree verification service, reports that falsified academic credentials are a serious, prevalent and ever-increasing problem. … [Read more...] about Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk | The Conversation
Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management | The Conversation
Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management: The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery Class of 2018 Photo by Jean Christophe Kitoko for UGHEA new university of health sciences is being launched in Rwanda. The University of Global Health Equity is being touted as a centre that will “contribute to addressing the critical shortage of health … [Read more...] about Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management | The Conversation
