COVID-19 tax relief: a snapshot of what's out there: COVID-19 public health measures are stalling economic activity Getty ImagesAcross the globe, many governments have been forced to lockdown their countries in an attempt to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of African countries have adopted similar measures. This has stalled, if not brought to a halt, economic … [Read more...] about COVID-19 tax relief: a snapshot of what’s out there | The Conversation
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How Africa has developed its scientific research capabilities | The Conversation
How Africa has developed its scientific research capabilities: Scientists are better equipped to do ground-breaking research. GettyImagesAfrica’s preparedness for containing the spread of COVID-19 is determined by several factors. So far the focus has been on Africa’s weak health systems. But the region’s growing scientific competence in virology, genomics and cross-sectoral … [Read more...] about How Africa has developed its scientific research capabilities | The Conversation
Investing in research is South Africa’s best insurance policy against crises | The Conversation
Investing in research is South Africa's best insurance policy against crises: The work that's done in research institutes and labs is crucial. nhungboon/ShutterstockAs the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads around the world, causing the disease COVID-19, it is becoming ever clearer that the solutions to this pandemic will all be based on research. In some cases these solutions will … [Read more...] about Investing in research is South Africa’s best insurance policy against crises | The Conversation
The big asks Africa needs to table with the IMF and World Bank: here’s the list | The Conversation
The big asks Africa needs to table with the IMF and World Bank: here's the list: South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago chairs the International Monetary Finance Committee Getty ImagesThe coronavirus and its economic consequences have caused economic tsunamis in every country in the world. The scale of the onslaught will dominate discussions at the International … [Read more...] about The big asks Africa needs to table with the IMF and World Bank: here’s the list | The Conversation
New book shows how corruption took root in democratic South Africa | The Conversation
New book shows how corruption took root in democratic South Africa: The ANC, which has governed South Africa since 1994, has failed to deal decisively against corruption in its midst. EFE-EPA/Yeshiel PanchiaIn evidence before a commission of inquiry investigating corruption, South Africans have been treated to shocking revelations about brazen looting of state coffers. Ín his … [Read more...] about New book shows how corruption took root in democratic South Africa | The Conversation
