How Africa's 1990s 'poster boys' use security fears to roll back democracy: In the 1990s Paul Kagame of Rwanda, along with Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, were considered the democratic darlings of Africa. Reuters/Hereward HollandHopes of progression along a reformist democratic path in some key sub-Saharan African states appear to be receding. Greater … [Read more...] about How Africa’s 1990s ‘poster boys’ use security fears to roll back democracy | The Conversation
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Kenya’s threat to close Dadaab camp plays on international refugee fears | The Conversation
Refugees waiting to receive essential items, including food, jerry cans, blankets, soap and plastic sheeting, at Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp. Jo Harrison/OxfamThe Kenyan government says that it plans to close Dadaab, the world’s largest refugee camp. It had also threatened to close the country’s other major refugee camp, Kakuma, but has subsequently said it won’t. Speaking … [Read more...] about Kenya’s threat to close Dadaab camp plays on international refugee fears | The Conversation
Social media; overcoming your organisation’s fears (Part 2)
Last week, Part 1 focussed on what it is that organisations fear when it comes to social media. This week, we’ll focus on overcoming that fear, which experts agree starts with having a social media strategy. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) provides free South African targeted … [Read more...] about Social media; overcoming your organisation’s fears (Part 2)
E-toll clash heats up amid investor, ratings fears
E-toll owner Sanral was on Monday accused of blaming its financial woes and credit rating pressures on opponents of the controversial Gauteng road payment system. “Sanral’s financial predicament is self-inflicted and they should stop blaming others for a mess which they created,” Wayne Duvenage, chairperson of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), said in a […] The … [Read more...] about E-toll clash heats up amid investor, ratings fears
Why lecturers need to know all about their students’ lives, fears and hopes | The Conversation
Every student has their own story and their own concerns. Lecturers need to listen. Reuters/Mike HutchingsKnow your students and where they come from. This, in my opinion – and research confirms it – is one of the key ingredients for an enabling teaching and learning environment. The life experiences hiding behind the faces one sees every day in the lecture room are equally as … [Read more...] about Why lecturers need to know all about their students’ lives, fears and hopes | The Conversation
