An Ebola training exercise at Madigan Army Medical Center's Andersen Simulation Center, in the US. John Liston/Army Medicine/ flickrThis article is a foundation essay. These are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. The global health threats posed by recent viral epidemics, such as avian flu, H1N1, Ebola and Zika, have been happening too … [Read more...] about Ebola and Zika epidemics are driven by pathologies of society, not just a virus | The Conversation
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It will take education, not just legislation, to tackle cybercrime | The Conversation
Cybercriminals take advantage of computer users’ lack of education about their methods. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s government is taking cybercrime seriously. The revised version of its Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, which was published in August 2015, is set to be released during 2016. The bill is a crucial and welcome step in the fight against phishers, hackers and … [Read more...] about It will take education, not just legislation, to tackle cybercrime | The Conversation
Silicosis: Why African miners’ fight for compensation is a just one | The Conversation
An x-ray image of a miner's lungs. Reuters/Damir Sagolj Thirty two South African gold mining companies will have to pay R464 million to more than 4 400 miners who contracted silicosis and TB from working on the mines. This follows a judgment handed down in the South Gauteng High Court. The ruling comes four years after miners initiated the court case against the companies. … [Read more...] about Silicosis: Why African miners’ fight for compensation is a just one | The Conversation
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
Brand activations must be about the consumer and not just the brand
Activations have a fundamental place within the marketing mix. In essence, they allow a brand to engage directly with a consumer so that they start to believe in the brand. So says Vaughan Berry, director of the Provantage Media Group Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press Release (MyPR) … [Read more...] about Brand activations must be about the consumer and not just the brand
