Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent's economies: African leaders have their work cut out to make the continental free trade area a success. Wikimedia CommonsMost economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of agriculture, manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent’s economies | The Conversation
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Electric vehicles could add to carbon emissions and load shedding: but there’s a solution | The Conversation
Electric vehicles could add to carbon emissions and load shedding: but there's a solution: It's more expensive to refuel a petrol vehicle than it is to charge an electric vehicle. GettyImagesSouth Africa has the highest emission intensity in the G20 group of industrialised and developing countries. This threatens its commitment to help slow global warming. This … [Read more...] about Electric vehicles could add to carbon emissions and load shedding: but there’s a solution | The Conversation
Lake Victoria could burst its banks more often in the future. What can be done | The Conversation
Lake Victoria could burst its banks more often in the future. What can be done: Parts of Kenya have flooded as a result of Lake Victoria's rising levels Photo by CASMIR ODUOR/AFP via Getty ImagesIn recent weeks, water levels in Lake Victoria have reached unprecedented heights as a result of heavy rains in the East African region which started in August 2019. Some say the … [Read more...] about Lake Victoria could burst its banks more often in the future. What can be done | The Conversation
How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area | The Conversation
How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa's free trade area: Africa's dependency on commodity exports, including oil, makes it more vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19. Getty ImagesThe African Continental Free Trade Area was launched two years ago at an African Union (AU) summit in Kigali. It was scheduled to be implemented from 1 July 2020. But this has been … [Read more...] about How a post-COVID-19 revival could kickstart Africa’s free trade area | The Conversation
How South Africa’s health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits | The Conversation
How South Africa's health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits: A health worker drags an electrocardiograph at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. Michele SpatariI/AFP via Getty ImagesAs the COVID-19 pandemic spreads around the world, there’s been an outpouring of gratitude and support for healthcare professionals. Communities have made extraordinary … [Read more...] about How South Africa’s health system could take a hit from pandemic lawsuits | The Conversation
