Why South Africa needs formal rules for class action lawsuits: ShutterstockWhat do Ford, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields and Tiger Brands have in common? They are just a few of the well-known companies in South Africa facing class actions: lawsuits filed on behalf of a group. The international retail group Steinhoff could soon join the list. South … [Read more...] about Why South Africa needs formal rules for class action lawsuits | The Conversation
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What Ramaphosa needs to do to fix South Africa’s foreign relations after Zuma | The Conversation
What Ramaphosa needs to do to fix South Africa's foreign relations after Zuma: Cyril Ramaphosa being sworn in as the President of South Africa by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. GCISWhen President Cyril Ramaphosa sits down to brief a newly appointed Minister of International Relations and Development, he might wonder what to say. Here are three suggestions which could help … [Read more...] about What Ramaphosa needs to do to fix South Africa’s foreign relations after Zuma | The Conversation
With a busy election schedule, Africa needs a reversal of the old order | The Conversation
With a busy election schedule, Africa needs a reversal of the old order: Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila. Time to step aside. Reuters/Kenny KatombeThe winds of change may blow in several directions across Africa this year as a host of countries prepare for elections. But a change in power isn’t always synonymous with change in governance. In Africa, … [Read more...] about With a busy election schedule, Africa needs a reversal of the old order | The Conversation
Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals | The Conversation
Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals: Water researchers (like Dr Mary Lundeba and Esther Lee, pictured here at work in Zambia) need more support. WorldFish/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDThe African continent is disproportionately affected by extreme climate. Droughts or floods are becoming more frequent. Many African regions are experiencing water stress because of too … [Read more...] about Africa needs to invest more in its water professionals | The Conversation
Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health | The Conversation
Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health: The treatment gap for people living with mental illness in Africa is huge. ShutterstockMental health has historically been neglected on Africa’s health and development policy agenda. Faced with many challenges, including intractable poverty, infectious diseases, maternal and child mortality, as well as … [Read more...] about Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health | The Conversation
