Many South African jobs could soon be automated, and the country isn't prepared: Business owners may feel the benefits of automation outweigh the risks. Victor Moussa/ShutterstockBusinesses around the world are cottoning on to the value of transferring labour from human workers to machines. Automation can increase efficiency and decrease labour costs. It helps employers to … [Read more...] about Many South African jobs could soon be automated, and the country isn’t prepared | The Conversation
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SA News: We were taught that Africa isn’t poor, it’s just poorly managed – Bonang Mohale
We were taught that Africa isn't poor, it’s just poorly managed – Bonang Mohale: In the profile interview, CEO at the Business Leadership South Africa Bonang Mohale chats about his upbringing, and the impact of Apartheid on the progression of black people. Mohale says that’s his w... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Two Gold Medals for Cuban Group in South Africa Choir … [Read more...] about SA News: We were taught that Africa isn’t poor, it’s just poorly managed – Bonang Mohale
Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn’t out of the woods yet | The Conversation
Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn't out of the woods yet: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed minutes before an explosion. EPA-EFE/STRAt least two people died and 156 were wounded in a grenade attack at a political rally in Addis Ababa addressed by reformist Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Abiy was a surprise guest on the day and, moments after sitting down once … [Read more...] about Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn’t out of the woods yet | The Conversation
Banning charcoal isn’t the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable | The Conversation
Banning charcoal isn't the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable: A woman sells charcoal in Nairobi, Kenya Flickr/Laura RantanenThe Kenyan government has clamped down on the production of charcoal, which it blames for environmental damage. A three-month ban on trading is in force in a number of counties. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner spoke to Mary Njenga about … [Read more...] about Banning charcoal isn’t the way to go. Kenya should make it sustainable | The Conversation
Why merely owning land isn’t enough to empower Africa’s women farmers | The Conversation
Why merely owning land isn't enough to empower Africa's women farmers: A woman harvests groundnuts in Malawi. Land ownership does not automatically empower women. ILRI/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SAIn the agricultural sector – the major employer for poor people in Africa – assets like land and livestock are owned and controlled mainly by men. It makes sense, then, that many donors, … [Read more...] about Why merely owning land isn’t enough to empower Africa’s women farmers | The Conversation
