What Africa should demand from the next United Nations secretary general: The new secretary general of the United Nations should drive substantive reforms, particularly accountability of the international body. ShutterstockAfrican governments and civil society should have both institutional and substantive expectations of the next UN Secretary General. The institutional … [Read more...] about What Africa should demand from the next United Nations secretary general | The Conversation
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SA News: Changes certain to follow All Blacks from Buenos Aires to Durban
Changes certain to follow All Blacks from Buenos Aires to Durban: Decisions are sure to be mulled on the flight to South Africa but, after some quality outings on the right edge, Israel Dagg could make way for a return to the All Blacks' power wing approach. "Some people put their hands up but it's that time of year ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Du Plessis 111 … [Read more...] about SA News: Changes certain to follow All Blacks from Buenos Aires to Durban
Cape Mountain Zebra downlisted from Appendix I to Appendix II (South Africa)
Cape Mountain Zebra downlisted from Appendix I to Appendix II (South Africa): South Africa’s proposal to transfer the Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra zebra) from Appendix I to Appendix II has been adopted at the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) currently underway in … [Read more...] about Cape Mountain Zebra downlisted from Appendix I to Appendix II (South Africa)
SA News: Kibaki Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Returning from South Africa (PHOTOS)
Kibaki Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Returning from South Africa (PHOTOS): Retired President Mwai Kibaki yesterday made his first public appearance since he was discharged from hospital. Kibaki reportedly suffered a stroke a few weeks ago, which saw him admitted to a South African hospital. He made a silent return to the country ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Kibaki Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Returning from South Africa (PHOTOS)
From the stage to the boardroom: South African women make slow transition | The Conversation
From the stage to the boardroom: South African women make slow transition: Women in South African cultural industries feature prominently on stages and in studios, but not in its boardrooms. John Hogg/EPAA close examination reveals that representation of women in corporate boardrooms in South Africa still leaves much to be desired. This is particularly so in the creative and … [Read more...] about From the stage to the boardroom: South African women make slow transition | The Conversation