BRICS bank is offering more of the same rather than breaking the mould: Indian and Chinese representatives mark the launch of the New Development Bank. EPA/XING ZHE CHINA OUTThe New Development Bank recently held its second annual meeting in the Indian capital of New Delhi to discuss the sustainability of financing development projects in its member states. The … [Read more...] about BRICS bank is offering more of the same rather than breaking the mould | The Conversation
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More than an oppressor's language: reclaiming the hidden history of Afrikaans: Award-winning Hemelbesem is a black Afrikaans hip-hop artist. FacebookThe language of Afrikaans remains a contested issue in South Africa. The controversy over the medium of instruction at traditionally Afrikaans universities such as Stellenbosch has brought this to the fore again. Should it be in … [Read more...] about More than an oppressor’s language: reclaiming the hidden history of Afrikaans | The Conversation
Accountability for rights abuses in South Sudan ‘more important than ever,’ says senior UN official
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SA News: Is South Africa Facing More Economic Trouble Ahead?
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Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers' lives: ShutterstockCaesarean sections have been lifesaving procedures for hundreds of thousands of women across the world who experience complications during labour. Globally, it’s estimated that just under 20% of births take place via caesarean section – a percentage that’s gone up … [Read more...] about Increasing caesarean sections in Africa could save more mothers’ lives | The Conversation
