What more boy births could reveal about South Africa's health status: A little bundle of boy joy could tell researchers a lot about a country's health. ShutterstockThere are several ways to find out whether a population’s health is improving or if people in a particular country, city or region are getting sicker. These measures are known as sentinel health events or … [Read more...] about What more boy births could reveal about South Africa’s health status | The Conversation
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How biotechnology could offer hope for snakebite victims | The Conversation
How biotechnology could offer hope for snakebite victims: The black mamba is one of the most notorious venomous snakes in the world. FlickrSnakebite is a major public health burden for low-income countries in tropical parts of the world. There are around 5 million bites and 150,000 deaths every year. And about 400,000 victims become permanently disabled annually. In Africa, … [Read more...] about How biotechnology could offer hope for snakebite victims | The Conversation
South Africa’s crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked | The Conversation
South Africa's crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked: President Jacob Zuma is the common denominator in South Africa's governance problems. Nic Bothma/EPAThe events of the past few weeks in South Africa, including the release of the Public Protector’s state capture report, are signs of how the country’s condition has been corroded under President Jacob … [Read more...] about South Africa’s crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked | The Conversation
A regulatory tweak could unlock billions for South African student fees | The Conversation
A regulatory tweak could unlock billions for South African student fees: Pension funds could be a powerful source of higher education financing. ShutterstockA number of smart suggestions have been offered to plug South Africa’s higher education funding gap. One that’s been mooted involves innovative long term development bonds. A bond is a financial instrument issued to raise … [Read more...] about A regulatory tweak could unlock billions for South African student fees | The Conversation
Protesting UCT students could face trespassing charges
Protesting UCT students could face trespassing charges: This is a warning issued following a day of protests where 6 people were arrested for disrupting classes. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News ANC supports signing Fica bill into law to help educate young people: The bill has been passed by Parliament but President Jacob Zuma has not yet signed it into law. … [Read more...] about Protesting UCT students could face trespassing charges
