Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank. The micro credit revolution he started has not been a panacea for poverty. EPA/Ulrich PerreyThis is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on financial inclusion and micro credit and their role in economic development. Thirty years ago, the international development community was in a state of high excitement. The … [Read more...] about From Zorro to Zombie: the rise and fall of the microcredit movement | The Conversation
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“I would never borrow again from a loan shark”
What started out as once-off thing quickly turned into a bad habit for Onke Klimbashe of Harare in Khayelitsha. He was a regular customer at a Khayelitsha moneylender - until the day he failed to pay back his debt. Read more on: News … [Read more...] about “I would never borrow again from a loan shark”
Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Durban route from today
DOHA: Qatar Airways will launch new services between Doha and Durban from today, offering passengers the opportunity to experience another idyllic subtropical destination. The four-times-weekly service to Durban further complements the airline’s existing daily flights to Cape Town and double daily flights to Johannesburg, and is an expansion of the airline’s … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Durban route from today
From Hemingway to Blixen: why Africa still attracts hunters | The Conversation
Hunting for game at the Iwamanzi Game Reserve in South Africa. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Africa is known as one of the best safari destination in the world. Its vast grass plains, forests, deserts, mountains, big lakes and beautiful coastlines make it hugely attractive. What makes it even more appealing is the abundance of game, such as elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, … [Read more...] about From Hemingway to Blixen: why Africa still attracts hunters | The Conversation
Pantsula Dancers from Alexandra Township
A MyJHB.co.za selected Alexandra Township video for you: The slick dancers from Alexandra township can be spotted on the Old Johannesburg Road, next to the Grey Owl Shopping Centre at the border of Centurion and Midrand. The uniquely South African dance called S’pantsula is steeped in the history of resistance. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Johannesburg video. The … [Read more...] about Pantsula Dancers from Alexandra Township
