Africa must bust the myth that girls aren't good at maths and science: It's often self-doubt and gender stereotyping that holds girls back from pursuing science careers. Reuters/Corinne DufkaChildren’s ideas about what their gender means for their intellectual capacity are formed before they have even turned six. One idea that’s particularly pervasive and dangerous is that, … [Read more...] about Africa must bust the myth that girls aren’t good at maths and science | The Conversation
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.com | Gordhan must be redeployed – ANCYL
.com | Gordhan must be redeployed – ANCYL: Johannesburg Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has failed to transform the Treasury and must be redeployed, the ANC Youth League said on Friday. “Get someone who is going to start cracking the whip in Treasury, to make sure that the people in Treasury will have the appetite to pursue the development agenda of South Africa and not … [Read more...] about .com | Gordhan must be redeployed – ANCYL
Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate and whereabouts of two abducted South Sudanese – UN expert group
Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate and whereabouts of two abducted South Sudanese – UN expert group: A United Nations expert group on enforced disappearances* has called on the governments of Kenya and South Sudan to reveal the fate of two South Sudanese men who were abducted in Kenya last month. There has been no word of the men - Dong Samuel Luak, a human rights … [Read more...] about Kenya and South Sudan must reveal fate and whereabouts of two abducted South Sudanese – UN expert group
Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA): Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) There is more than a 75% chance that the Minister of Finance will raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate in this year’s budget, says Sibusiso Thungo, Tax … [Read more...] about Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
Libyans must make 2017 the ‘year of decisions,’ UN envoy tells Security Council
Libyans must make 2017 the ‘year of decisions,’ UN envoy tells Security Council: Still seeking to implement a political accord signed more than a year ago, Libyans must make 2017 “the year of decisions” and political breakthrough, the United Nations envoy for the North African country urged today. “We are beginning to see an emerging consensus among … [Read more...] about Libyans must make 2017 the ‘year of decisions,’ UN envoy tells Security Council