Licensing metered taxis does more harm than good – South Africa should stop it: Meter taxi companies want to level the playing fields between themselves and Uber. Kai Pfaffenbach/ReutersUsing a metered taxi is a nuisance in most countries: just try to find a cab on a rainy afternoon in downtown Manhattan or London. New e-hailing services like Uber have vowed to revolutionise … [Read more...] about Licensing metered taxis does more harm than good – South Africa should stop it | The Conversation
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South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector | The Conversation
South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector: South Africa's public protector, Thuli Madonsela, was rated among the world's 100 most influential people by Time. Lucas Jackson/ReutersSouth Africa is in the process of selecting a new public protector to replace the incumbent, Thuli Madonsela. The country’s National Assembly is … [Read more...] about South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector | The Conversation
Are we watching more or less TV during the holidays?
Are we watching more or less TV during the holidays?: It seems we find a way to watch the box no matter where we are or what time of year it is. And don't be fooled by thinking that there’s low viewership on a Friday night – it’s quite the opposite. So says the MediaShop's Belinda Kayton. Source: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your … [Read more...] about Are we watching more or less TV during the holidays?
Trend Report: Phelps’ funny face, Trump says some more silly stuff, and Kwezi is remembered
Trend Report: Phelps’ funny face, Trump says some more silly stuff, and Kwezi is remembered: Watching people in peak physical condition vaulting and running and swimming sure is exhausting, but we’ve been managing so far. It’s the drama that makes for really engaging viewing though, and sometimes the comedy. It’s a lot like politics in that respect, only with politics the … [Read more...] about Trend Report: Phelps’ funny face, Trump says some more silly stuff, and Kwezi is remembered
Africa must do more to harness young people’s entrepreneurial drive | The Conversation
Africa must do more to harness young people's entrepreneurial drive: Young Kenyan entrepreneurs hard at work. Such enterprise must be encouraged. Thomas Mukoya/ReutersAs the world marks International Youth Day on August 12, it’s important to consider the role that African youth can play in driving sustainable development. There’s no doubt that – given the right tools – young … [Read more...] about Africa must do more to harness young people’s entrepreneurial drive | The Conversation
