Why South Africa needs to discipline the private healthcare industry: ShutterstockIf a service is provided by a company rather than government, this does not automatically mean a market is at work. The point is fairly obvious but has passed many in South Africa by. Private provision of services is moving into the spotlight in South Africa as the … [Read more...] about Why South Africa needs to discipline the private healthcare industry | The Conversation
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[LISTEN] ‘Health sector needs reform, not NHI’
[LISTEN] ‘Health sector needs reform, not NHI’: [LISTEN] ‘Health sector needs reform, not NHI’: Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration, has expressed concerns about the National Health Insurance (NHI) saying the health sector needs a lot of reform but not the NHI. Cape Town resident wants city to scrap R600,000 water bill: Marieke Norton says … [Read more...] about [LISTEN] ‘Health sector needs reform, not NHI’
South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy | The Conversation
South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy: South Africa is the only country in the world that permits its staple food, maize, to be grown from genetically modified seed. ShutterstockSouth Africans are embroiled in heated debates about the expropriation of agricultural land. But very little space is being devoted to how the country’s scarce arable … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy | The Conversation
Born at 33 weeks under challenging circumstances, Baby Joshua needs our help.
Born at 33 weeks under challenging circumstances, Baby Joshua needs our help.: Joshua Naicker (22 months old) from Midrand, Johannesburg, was born at only 33 weeks old with challenging circumstances Photo: Backabuddy Joshua Naicker (22 months old) from Midrand, Johannesburg, was born at only 33 weeks old with challenging circumstances. The circumference of his head measured 45 … [Read more...] about Born at 33 weeks under challenging circumstances, Baby Joshua needs our help.
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall: About 40% of Nairobi's water supply gets lost on the way to consumers. Shutterstock/SopotnickiFor the past month Kenya has had torrential rainfall. This followed devastating droughts in parts of the country. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner asked Maimbo Malesu how the country can make better use of the rains. … [Read more...] about What Kenya needs to do to take advantage of its rainfall | The Conversation
