Conference to explore value of SA’s cultural economy: Conference to explore value of SA’s cultural economy SACO opens registration for its National Conference in May, invites participants and presenters to register FEBRUARY 27, 2017: THE SOUTH African Cultural Observatory (SACO) today opened registration for its annual conference, which this year will explore the interface … [Read more...] about Conference to explore value of SA’s cultural economy
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South Africa isn’t budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it | The Conversation
South Africa isn't budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it: An ill Anna Bosigo is fed by volunteer worker Lydia Mbhalo in the Orange Farm township, south of Johannesburg. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoThe South African government pays dedicated care workers less than anyone else in its employ - as little as R500 (US$ 39) a month. These include social workers, … [Read more...] about South Africa isn’t budgeting for its care economy. What can be done about it | The Conversation
Systemic racism behind South Africa’s failure to transform its economy | The Conversation
Systemic racism behind South Africa's failure to transform its economy: ShutterstockSouth Africa suffers from high levels of poverty, racism and inequality. This can be almost entirely attributed to centuries of conflict between white settlers and indigenous Africans. Apartheid reduced black Africans to the periphery of the economy. Many were … [Read more...] about Systemic racism behind South Africa’s failure to transform its economy | The Conversation
Supporting the Success of a home-grown South African Spaza Economy
Supporting the Success of a home-grown South African Spaza Economy: Munir Jeeva the CEO of Afri-Mart Supermarkets and Afri-Save Cash & Carry. Supporting the Success of a home-grown South African Spaza Economy Port Elizabeth, 26 January 2017 – Since the mid-1970s and continuing into the present day, spaza shops have not only been the backbone of South Africa’s township … [Read more...] about Supporting the Success of a home-grown South African Spaza Economy
East Africa’s Islamic Economy Summit – Nairobi 2017
East Africa’s Islamic Economy Summit – Nairobi 2017: The Islamic Economy has seen tremendous increase in recent years transcending its traditional geographic boundaries, its entrance into East Africa could revolutionize the region’s finance & banking sector, Tourism, and Hotel sector and Fast moving consumer goods. To explore how East Africa can tap into the Islamic … [Read more...] about East Africa’s Islamic Economy Summit – Nairobi 2017
