SA is becoming a nation of three countries — along class, not racial lines: In this case, the perceptions of citizens converge with the statistical reality. A recent World Bank report entitled Overcoming Poverty and Inequality in South Africa confirmed that "inequality has increased since the end of apartheid. Richer households ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews The … [Read more...] about SA News: SA is becoming a nation of three countries — along class, not racial lines
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Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense | The Conversation
Why nuclear power for African countries doesn't make sense: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy. EPAOver the last few years reports have surfaced of a range of African countries planning nuclear power plants. At the moment, the only nuclear plant in operation in Africa … [Read more...] about Why nuclear power for African countries doesn’t make sense | The Conversation
Countries must compete for migrant workers to boost their economies | The Conversation
Countries must compete for migrant workers to boost their economies: Instead of keeping migrants out, countries should consider the economic benefits of letting them in. Zoltan Major/ShutterstockPoliticians and the media expend inordinate amounts of energy debating migration, often using nativist, populist and xenophobic rhetoric. This is despite the fact that, as of 2017, only … [Read more...] about Countries must compete for migrant workers to boost their economies | The Conversation
Why the world’s poorest countries don’t always get the foreign aid they need | The Conversation
Why the world's poorest countries don’t always get the foreign aid they need: A UN aid agency distributes free mosquito nets in Ethiopia. EPA-EFEForeign aid, or official development assistance, is controversial. The expectation is that it should benefit the most vulnerable countries but this is not always the case. In 2016, only about 19.8% of traditional aid went to the … [Read more...] about Why the world’s poorest countries don’t always get the foreign aid they need | The Conversation
Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban | The Conversation
Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban: Antique ivory -- defined as pre-1947 worked ivory -- is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James PichtCalls from conservation groups for a strong line and a near total ban on the sale of ivory were strengthened last week when 32 African nations stood as one to demand an end to trade in … [Read more...] about Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban | The Conversation
