Anti-vaxxers gaining momentum around the world, including SA: Recent surveys show there’s rising vaccine scepticism in South Africa. Vaccination in South Africa is not compulsory, but every citizen is expected to adhere to preventive measures such as wearing a ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Santa Clara County Sees Rise in New Coronavirus Variants: Two new variants … [Read more...] about SA News: Anti-vaxxers gaining momentum around the world, including SA
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We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain: TB is still a leading cause of death around the world. Sanjay Baid/EPA-EFEImportant gains have been made in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Each year, fewer people are being diagnosed with the disease. The recent World Health Organisation (WHO) global TB report, which gathers data from 202 countries and … [Read more...] about We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
Why South Africa’s main opposition isn’t gaining traction against the ANC | The Conversation
Why South Africa's main opposition isn't gaining traction against the ANC: Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane is struggling to grow the party further. EPA/Nic BothmaAfter more than two decades in power, South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC) is in severe trouble. The euphoria around the appointment of the new president Cyril Ramaphosa is rapidly … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s main opposition isn’t gaining traction against the ANC | The Conversation
Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on
Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on: A policy dialogue at the 2017 Mining Indaba heard strong endorsements from public and private sector speakers for the Africa Mining Vision (AMV) Private Sector Compact. The AMV Compact was launched at last year’s Mining Indaba, where it won early support from the Mining Industry Association of Southern … [Read more...] about Africa Mining Vision initiative gaining traction one year on
Banning child and forced marriages is gaining traction in Africa | The Conversation
South Africa is taking a tough stance against the practice of abducting and forcing young girls into marriage that's still rife in some parts of the country. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoThe Zimbabwean Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark decision outlawing all marriages below the age of 18. This includes customary marriages. Predictably, the move generated a great deal … [Read more...] about Banning child and forced marriages is gaining traction in Africa | The Conversation
