Africa's future looks bright -- if it embraces its many innovators. Suzanne Plunkett/ReutersThe rest of the world has long believed that Africa can’t produce its own scientific inventions. This myth can be traced back to the time of slavery and colonialism – systems that led even Africans themselves to think that nothing good could come from the continent. The myth is … [Read more...] about It’s time to bust the myth that Africa doesn’t produce scientific innovators | The Conversation
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Why it doesn’t make sense that all informal mining is deemed illegal | The Conversation
Legalising the small-scale and artisanal mining sector may unlock entrepreneurship opportunities. Reuters/Luc GnagoThroughout Africa artisanal and small-scale mining, whether legal or illegal, has been associated with social problems such as conflict, environmental damage, health risks and child labour. Although there are no exact numbers of how many people participate in such … [Read more...] about Why it doesn’t make sense that all informal mining is deemed illegal | The Conversation
Why Afrikaans doesn’t qualify for special treatment at universities | The Conversation
Students at Stellenbosch University call for Afrikaans to be scrapped as the institution's main language. Reuters/Mike HutchingsFoundation essay: This is a foundation essay. It is longer than usual because it takes a wider look at a key issue affecting society. There is a fierce debate underway about the language of instruction at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. … [Read more...] about Why Afrikaans doesn’t qualify for special treatment at universities | The Conversation
Tanzania has a lot to lose if it doesn’t improve relations with its neighbours | The Conversation
Tanzania's John Magufuli greets ruling party members after being declared winner of the presidential elections. Reuters/Sadi SaidAs the dust settles after Tanzania’s hotly contested elections – at least on the mainland, if not Zanzibar – the new leadership of East Africa’s largest and most populous state has stark choices to make at home and in the region. In Tanzania’s … [Read more...] about Tanzania has a lot to lose if it doesn’t improve relations with its neighbours | The Conversation
It’s Official – PE doesn’t care |MyPE
Or was Shell just successful at making it as difficult as possible for the citizens of Port Elizabeth to attend a public meeting called by Shell, in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards legislation, to get feedback from the public on Shells application to have their compliance extended with an amendment to The National Environmental […] MyPE Read more on … [Read more...] about It’s Official – PE doesn’t care |MyPE
