Understanding the economic cost of corruption in Kenya: Hundreds of activists protest against corruption in Nairobi, Kenya Dai Kurokawa/EPA-EFEKenya is perceived as one of the world’s most corrupt countries. It ranked 143 out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s 2017 corruption perception index. The only African countries that scored worse – among them Somalia, … [Read more...] about Understanding the economic cost of corruption in Kenya | The Conversation
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African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums: People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi. EPA-EFE/DAI KUROKAWAIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 55% of the urban population are estimated to live in areas categorised as slums and informal settlements. These slums and informal settlements are largely the physical manifestations … [Read more...] about African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
DTI aims to woo Shanghai investors to SA’s Special Economic Zones
DTI aims to woo Shanghai investors to SA’s Special Economic Zones: DTI aims to woo Shanghai investors to SA’s Special Economic Zones: The department says SEZs are part of the strategic initiatives that the government has marked for speeding up the country’s industrial development plans. One dead, 5 injured in Gauteng head-on collision: Authorities say three men were lying … [Read more...] about DTI aims to woo Shanghai investors to SA’s Special Economic Zones
Why economic questions are key to Africa’s media freedom debate | The Conversation
Why economic questions are key to Africa's media freedom debate: South African opposition party leader, Mmusi Maimane, addressing the media. A viable media helps promote political accountability. EPA-EFE/Brenton GeachPress freedom is often thought of in relation to political pressure. There is more than enough evidence that threats, intimidation and imprisonment of … [Read more...] about Why economic questions are key to Africa’s media freedom debate | The Conversation
A three-pronged new deal could help South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
A three-pronged new deal could help South Africa's economic woes: Most South Africans are locked out of economic opportunities. EPA-EFE/Kim LudbrookSouth African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has impressed many since taking over the country’s reigns earlier this year. But unless the citizens become convinced that the core challenge of constructing a more inclusive economy is … [Read more...] about A three-pronged new deal could help South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
