Pandemic underscores gross inequalities in South Africa, and the need to fix them: Per-Anders Pettersson GettyImagesNow more than ever, South Africans are painfully aware of the inequalities that continue to play out in the country. In people’s pre-COVID-19 lives, the realities of living in a country that is among the most unequal in the world were easily overlooked. The … [Read more...] about Pandemic underscores gross inequalities in South Africa, and the need to fix them | The Conversation
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Newborns in developing countries need better protection from common bacteria | The Conversation
Newborns in developing countries need better protection from common bacteria: ShutterstockAlmost half of all deaths in children under five-years-of-age happen in the first month of life. One of the leading causes of these deaths is from a bacterial organism called Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B strep. Sub-Saharan Africa has the … [Read more...] about Newborns in developing countries need better protection from common bacteria | The Conversation
Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go | The Conversation
Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go: Access to clean water remains a huge problem in Zimbabwe and many other African countries. EFE-EPA/Aaron UfumeliSince their adoption by 193 countries in 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have been hailed as the “most ambitious” and “transformative” agenda for fixing the world’s … [Read more...] about Sustainable development goals need a final push with just 10 years to go | The Conversation
Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news – SA Regulator
Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news - SA Regulator: Information Regulator Pansy Tlakula says social media platform policies need to be brought in line with national laws as the country grapples with the effect of fake news and disinformation during elections. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Transport Ministry issues correction on … [Read more...] about Social media platforms need stricter policies to curb fake news – SA Regulator
Friend warns Connacht need to be at their best in must-win Southern Kings clash – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Friend warns Connacht need to be at their best in must-win Southern Kings clash – Port Elizabeth in the News: Friend warns Connacht need to be at their best in must-win Southern Kings clash: Southern Kings v Connacht, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, Sunday, 1pm Irish time – Live Eir Sport Connacht have put themselves under pressure to maintain their winning … [Read more...] about Friend warns Connacht need to be at their best in must-win Southern Kings clash – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE