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
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Vietnamese Town Destroyed by Microburst of Strong Winds
Vietnamese Town Destroyed by Microburst of Strong Winds: Video: A northern Vietnamese town gets struck by a powerful microburst which destroyed numerous houses and killed one person. Dramatic footage of the event was captured on a driver’s dash-cam, who was forced to quickly reverse to get out of danger. Dangerous flying debris causes an absolutely chaotic scene as people … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Town Destroyed by Microburst of Strong Winds
Historical records like Rivonia trial documents could be destroyed – Nzimande
Historic records such as Nelson Mandela’s draft of his famous Rivonia trial speech, housed in Wits University’s library, are in danger of being destroyed by violent fringe groups, says Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. … [Read more...] about Historical records like Rivonia trial documents could be destroyed – Nzimande
How microcredit has hurt the poor and destroyed informal business | The Conversation
Informal traders at Cape Town 's Grand Parade. Survival businesses that are here today and gone tomorrow cannot further long term devemlopment. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThis is part of a series of articles The Conversation Africa is running on financial inclusion and micro credit and their role in economic development. Post-apartheid South Africa provides ample evidence of … [Read more...] about How microcredit has hurt the poor and destroyed informal business | The Conversation
