People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years: While women in sub-Saharan Africa live longer than men, many of these extra years are lived in poor health. ShutterstockPeople are now living longer in sub-Saharan Africa than they did two decades ago. This is an achievement, given that life expectancy in the region went down the drain from the 1990s … [Read more...] about People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years | The Conversation
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Motsoaledi says specialist posts in Health Dept to take longer to finalise
Motsoaledi says specialist posts in Health Dept to take longer to finalise: The Health Department, on behalf of the National Health Council, announced on Sunday that thousands of jobs will be created for clinical professionals and support staff in provincial departments. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Gift of Givers continue with relief efforts in Alex following … [Read more...] about Motsoaledi says specialist posts in Health Dept to take longer to finalise
Why Botswana is no longer a safe haven for elephants | The Conversation
Why Botswana is no longer a safe haven for elephants: Elephants in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. ShutterstockEarlier this week, global news outlets reported that 90 carcasses of illegally killed elephants had been found around a famous wildlife sanctuary – the Okavango Delta – in Botswana. The elephants appeared to have been killed for their tusks a few weeks ago. Dr Mike … [Read more...] about Why Botswana is no longer a safe haven for elephants | The Conversation
SA News: All Blacks’ happy hunting ground in South Africa may no longer stage rugby tests
All Blacks' happy hunting ground in South Africa may no longer stage rugby tests: One of the All Blacks' most successful overseas venues is set to host its last rugby test. Newlands - the scene of the All Blacks' famous Jonah Lomu-inspired 45-29 win over England in 1995 - is about to retired from the international schedule, according ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: All Blacks’ happy hunting ground in South Africa may no longer stage rugby tests
SA News: Africa In 2018: No longer at ease
Africa In 2018: No longer at ease: Protests will continue in Togo against the Gnassingbé dynasty’s 50-year rule. In South Africa – the regional Gulliver that controls 60% of Southern Africa’s economy – president Jacob Zuma has become a “dead man walking” following Cyril ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Eskom: the power giant at the core of S.Africa's state rot: … [Read more...] about SA News: Africa In 2018: No longer at ease
