Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too: ShutterstockOpinions differ on how to regulate electronic cigarettes. But dozens of countries are taking action. In Africa, Kenya already taxes these products, and South Africa is preparing to follow. E-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, which has harmful health effects. But they often … [Read more...] about Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too | The Conversation
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Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries | The Conversation
Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries: Anti-corruption protesters march on Parliament in Cape Town in 2017. shutterstock/Aqua ImagesOne of the shameful achievements of the African National Congress (ANC) in its 25 years of governing post-apartheid South Africa is that it’s living up to the political stereotype of what is wrong with … [Read more...] about Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries | The Conversation
How the price of bandwidth can be cut in African countries | The Conversation
How the price of bandwidth can be cut in African countries: Internet accessibility in Africa is hampered by high prices Wikimedia CommonsAll over the world, the internet has provided extraordinary socioeconomic opportunities to businesses, governments, and individuals. But less developed countries still face numerous obstacles to maximise its potential. The problems range from … [Read more...] about How the price of bandwidth can be cut in African countries | The Conversation
African countries can’t industrialise? Yes, they can | The Conversation
African countries can't industrialise? Yes, they can: Workers pack coffee sachets at the Dormans coffee factory in Nairobi, Kenya. EPA/Daniel IrunguNarratives are essential. Humans are, after all, “helpless story junkies”. Business and economic success depend much more than is commonly acknowledged on getting the narrative right. And if there is a narrative where getting it … [Read more...] about African countries can’t industrialise? Yes, they can | The Conversation
Western countries take sides in Kenya’s maritime row with Somalia | The Conversation
Western countries take sides in Kenya's maritime row with Somalia: President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of Somalia (left) and Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta.Their countries are in a row over territory. Daniel Irungu/EPAA dispute over maritime territory in the Indian Ocean between Kenya and Somalia has resulted in major western countries lining up on either side, depending … [Read more...] about Western countries take sides in Kenya’s maritime row with Somalia | The Conversation
