Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique: Pemba in northern Mozambique has seen a surge of new arrivals in step with investments to exploit off-shore gas deposits. FlickrNatural resources are often thought of as a curse in developing countries, slowing economic growth rather than driving it. But new results from our research show that … [Read more...] about Why natural resource finds are more than just a curse: the case of Mozambique | The Conversation
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SA News: Debutant looks to overcome English curse
Debutant looks to overcome English curse: Quick Single: New boys push England lead past 250 The Middlesex seamer completed figures of 5-57 on the third day of the third Test at The Oval as South Africa were dismissed for 175 in reply to England's first innings of 353, a deficit of 178 runs. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews England v South Africa: Keaton Jennings & Tom … [Read more...] about SA News: Debutant looks to overcome English curse
When development becomes a curse: displacements and destroyed livelihoods | The Conversation
When development becomes a curse: displacements and destroyed livelihoods: Reuters/Juda NgwenyaDevelopment-induced displacement of people is a common feature in discussions about big development projects around the world. Attempts by governments to promote development often entail varying degrees of risk for some sections of society. People are … [Read more...] about When development becomes a curse: displacements and destroyed livelihoods | The Conversation
Internet addiction; the modern curse
Internet addiction; the modern curse: Today, many of us carry the Internet in our pocket, logging on whenever the compulsion grabs us. People can be seen looking at a screen wherever they are, be it a cell phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, to the point of it becoming an addiction. On that note, it is having serious consequences on how we interact with each other as human … [Read more...] about Internet addiction; the modern curse
Local anger is rising against South Africa’s ‘resource curse’ | The Conversation
A river flows into the Indian Ocean along South Africa's Transkei coast, where residents are resisting a titanium mining project. Epa/Nic BothmaSouth African society’s conflict with a mainstay of the country’s corporate economy – resource extraction – is permanently on display in the platinum, gold and coalfields in the north and north-east of the country. Now communities … [Read more...] about Local anger is rising against South Africa’s ‘resource curse’ | The Conversation
