Kofi Annan understood the limits of diplomacy, as well as why it's important never to give up: Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan EPA-EFE/Justin LaneKofi Annan served as United Nations Secretary-General during a pivotal decade in modern world history – from 1997 to 2006. I would argue that his most important legacy was to focus the UN more on preventing and resolving … [Read more...] about Kofi Annan understood the limits of diplomacy, as well as why it’s important never to give up | The Conversation
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South Africa’s new energy plan is imminent. What to look out for | The Conversation
South Africa's new energy plan is imminent. What to look out for: Analysts hope that South Africa's new energy plan will have wind and solar plans. ShutterstockThe South African Ministry of Energy is to release an updated electricity plan this month. Analysts will be hoping it will launch the country’s power sector into a modern sustainable, clean power future, and that … [Read more...] about South Africa’s new energy plan is imminent. What to look out for | The Conversation
New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy | The Conversation
New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy: HIRAX prototype dishes at Hartebeesthoek Astronomy Observatory near Johannesburg. Kabelo KesebonyeSouth Africa is becoming one of the world’s most important radio astronomy hubs, thanks in large part to its role as co-host of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Now a new telescope is being unveiled that will be … [Read more...] about New telescope chases the mysteries of radio flashes and dark energy | The Conversation
Market concentration is plaguing South Africa’s private health care market | The Conversation
Market concentration is plaguing South Africa's private health care market: ShutterstockThe preliminary findings of a recent inquiry into South Africa’s private health care sector shows worrying trends. Key among the inquiry’s revelations are high concentration levels in the market. For example, the report shows that 70% of the open medical … [Read more...] about Market concentration is plaguing South Africa’s private health care market | The Conversation
Beating poverty needs partnerships and collaboration — not just money | The Conversation
Beating poverty needs partnerships and collaboration -- not just money: A community built tree nursery in Chikwawa District, Malawi is one example of sustainability in action. Deepa PullanikkatilNigeria recently surpassed India to become the country with the highest number of people living in extreme poverty: 87 million. Nigeria is oil rich and boasts Africa’s fastest growing … [Read more...] about Beating poverty needs partnerships and collaboration — not just money | The Conversation
