Supplication to authority -- through pleading or vehement protest – is hardly the only way to bring about change in a democracy. Sumaya Hisham/EPACome 1994, many South Africans assumed that the official end of apartheid meant “job done – we are a democracy.” But despite an excellent constitution and world-class public institutions, the country looks increasingly dysfunctional. … [Read more...] about How education theory could be used to help shape genuine democracy | The Conversation
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Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
The call to action to address childhood vulnerability in Africa must go far beyond those children infected and affected by HIV. Reuters/Radu Sigheti HIV has exacted a terrible toll on many children in sub-Saharan Africa. Of more than 17.8 million children who have lost one or both parents to HIV globally, 15 million live in Africa. Another three million are infected with HIV. … [Read more...] about Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
Gordhan asks public to help keep SOEs in line
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is working to prevent “state capture” by forcing state-owned enterprises to be more accountable. Picture: Schalk van Zuydam, AP #Budget2016 / Johannesburg – Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has thrown down the gauntlet to state-owned enterprises and business by demanding they be more accountable. Read the full article by here: … [Read more...] about Gordhan asks public to help keep SOEs in line
How new energy technologies can help South Africa ease its energy crunch | The Conversation
Titanium ore can be used to develop lithium ion batteries and supercapacitors, which can aid South Africa's energy problems. ShutterstockEnergy is an economic driver of both developed and developing countries. South Africa over the past few years has faced an energy crisis with rolling blackouts between 2008 and 2015. Part of the problem has been attributed to mismanagement … [Read more...] about How new energy technologies can help South Africa ease its energy crunch | The Conversation
How fruit flies can help keep African scientists at home | The Conversation
Tiny fruit flies under a microscope are a powerful weapon for science. Dr Martha Vicente-CrespoThe humble fruit fly is being put to an unusual use in sub-Saharan Africa: it’s being used as bait. Its intended lure? It’s hoped that the tiny creature, whose scientific name is Drosophila melanogaster, can stop the exodus of researchers from Africa. At the moment most of the … [Read more...] about How fruit flies can help keep African scientists at home | The Conversation
