Nigeria isn't doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here's why: Because of its size, Nigeria has the potential to boost the global anti-tobacco movement. ShutterstockTobacco remains the biggest public health threat, killing more than seven million people globally every year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised progress in Nigeria, but concerns remain about … [Read more...] about Nigeria isn’t doing enough to reduce tobacco use. Here’s why | The Conversation
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There are many complex reasons for South Africa’s organ donor shortage | The Conversation
There are many complex reasons for South Africa's organ donor shortage: Many countries around the world can't meet the demand for donor organs. ShutterstockAt any given time, there are around 4300 people waiting for organ donations in South Africa. These patients usually need new livers, kidneys, lungs or hearts. But organ donors are in very short supply. This isn’t … [Read more...] about There are many complex reasons for South Africa’s organ donor shortage | The Conversation
Language and identity: lessons from a unique Afrikaans community in Patagonia | The Conversation
Language and identity: lessons from a unique Afrikaans community in Patagonia: Afrikaner descendants representing Argentina, South Africa today and the country's old flag. Richard Finn Gregory / GOODWORKThe Patagonian desert in southern Argentina is a harsh environment. Little seems to thrive on its seemingly endless red plains and parched land. Yet in this unlikely place … [Read more...] about Language and identity: lessons from a unique Afrikaans community in Patagonia | The Conversation
What South Africa’s matric pass rate means for universities | The Conversation
What South Africa's matric pass rate means for universities: South African universities aren't doing justice even to top performing high school graduates. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s Minister of Basic Education announced a 2018 matric pass rate of 78.2% in the first week of January as well as a number of other significant achievements. These are academic results of students … [Read more...] about What South Africa’s matric pass rate means for universities | The Conversation
Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle | The Conversation
Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle: Academic outcomes can be accomplished by high teaching quality. ShutterstockHalf of all South African pupils who attended school for five years can’t do basic calculations. This is according to a 2015 TIMMS report on mathematics achievements among Grade 5 learners in South Africa. At the same … [Read more...] about Why South Africa will find it hard to break free from its vicious teaching cycle | The Conversation
