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
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South Africa must recommit to moving women forward, says Brand SA
South Africa must recommit to moving women forward, says Brand SA: South Africa will, on Tuesday, 9 August 2016, commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Women’s March. History records this as one of the defining moments in South Africa’s struggle for liberation since women stood up to protest against the dehumanising pass laws. Source: Media Update Submit your … [Read more...] about South Africa must recommit to moving women forward, says Brand SA
SA News: For transparent Brics, India must push for greater engagement with civil society
For transparent Brics, India must push for greater engagement with civil society: That tradition continued with South Africa in 2014 and Russia in 2015 and looks set to continue this year in India. In fact, the Ministry of External Affairs is funding a ‘Civil BRICS’ conference in October, which will run parallel to the summit. Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Nexo … [Read more...] about SA News: For transparent Brics, India must push for greater engagement with civil society
Future of Media Conference: Newspapers must undergo “mediamorphosis” to thrive in digital age (Part 2)
Future of Media Conference: Newspapers must undergo "mediamorphosis" to thrive in digital age (Part 2): The mobile device in the digital age has become an extension of the person carrying it. The consequences for news media have been profound. In the second part of his talk, partner at Innovation Media, Juan Senor, said that while mobile has its challenges for newspapers, it is … [Read more...] about Future of Media Conference: Newspapers must undergo “mediamorphosis” to thrive in digital age (Part 2)
South Africa’s politicians must guard against killer narratives | The Conversation
South Africa's politicians must guard against killer narratives: Supporters of Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters hold a mock coffin of the governing ANC during an election rally in 2014. Reuters/Skyler Reid Humans are a storytelling species that is immersed in and perceives the world through the narratives that shape its emotional and ethical realities. The … [Read more...] about South Africa’s politicians must guard against killer narratives | The Conversation
