ANC expediency is messing up South Africa's land reform process: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is accused of pandering to Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini (right) and other traditional leaders. GCISIt’s highly likely that an amendment will be made to South Africa’s constitution that will allow for land expropriation without compensation following a decision to do so by … [Read more...] about ANC expediency is messing up South Africa’s land reform process | The Conversation
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VS Naipaul: a man who cast doubt on post-colonial liberal certainties | The Conversation
VS Naipaul: a man who cast doubt on post-colonial liberal certainties: VS Naipaul after receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. EPANo author in contemporary times more wilfully damaged his reputation with cantankerous observations as did VS Naipaul. He had extreme and contrarian opinions on the big issues of the day, from colonialism to Islam and the travesties of … [Read more...] about VS Naipaul: a man who cast doubt on post-colonial liberal certainties | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo: Chased from mining sites, rebels simply try to control roads in the DRC. Peer SchoutenFor over a decade it’s been widely recognised that rebel financing in the Democratic Republic of Congo is firmly linked to mining. First discovered by the Belgians in 1904, the Congolese soil harbours a huge amount of … [Read more...] about How roadblocks, not just minerals, fund rebels and conflict in the Congo | The Conversation
How fears about jobs drive anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa | The Conversation
How fears about jobs drive anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa: Thousands marched to demand an end to xenophobic violence in South Africa recently. EPA/Kim LudbrookOne of the major problems facing South Africa is anti-immigrant violence. The seriousness of this problem was highlighted in a recent report on hate crime in the country. These kinds of hate crime discourage … [Read more...] about How fears about jobs drive anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa | The Conversation
Ghana is looking to outer space. It needs the law to match | The Conversation
Ghana is looking to outer space. It needs the law to match: Space law is a growing and important discipline. piick/ShutterstockRapid advances in space technology mean that space is no longer simply a stargazer’s paradise. The socio-economic benefits possible from the use of space technology and research are endless. For instance, satellite imagery can be used for agricultural … [Read more...] about Ghana is looking to outer space. It needs the law to match | The Conversation
