Why Africa needs more antibiotic trials involving children: GettyImages The baby was presented to us in the arms of a wide-eyed young mother, and wrapped in brightly coloured chitenje cloth. The newborn was breathing quickly, her nostrils were flaring, she was grunting and we could see the muscles around her small rib cage being sucked in with each breath. She was only a week … [Read more...] about Why Africa needs more antibiotic trials involving children | The Conversation
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South Africans aren’t wearing masks or keeping their distance. This needs to change | The Conversation
South Africans aren't wearing masks or keeping their distance. This needs to change: Volunteers handing out masks to residents in Johannesburg. In countries like South Africa that face severe resource shortages, the burden of fighting COVID-19 falls heavily on citizens to change their behaviour and follow preventative measures. These include avoiding mass gatherings, physical … [Read more...] about South Africans aren’t wearing masks or keeping their distance. This needs to change | The Conversation
Lesotho can’t afford incremental changes to its constitution: it needs a complete overhaul | The Conversation
Lesotho can't afford incremental changes to its constitution: it needs a complete overhaul: Moeketsi Majoro, Lesotho's new Prime Minister. A minor constitutional amendment enabled his ascension to power. GCIS/FlickrEver since Lesotho, the mountainous southern African constitutional kingdom of about 2.2 million, attained independence from Britain in 1966, its development … [Read more...] about Lesotho can’t afford incremental changes to its constitution: it needs a complete overhaul | The Conversation
South Africa needs to focus urgently on how COVID-19 will reshape its labour market | The Conversation
South Africa needs to focus urgently on how COVID-19 will reshape its labour market: Unlike other countries, South Africa's informal sector provides no cushion to workers in time of crisis ShutterstockThe full economic damage caused by COVID-19 and the lockdowns is uncertain. It will take several months, indeed years, to have a better understanding of where the damage has … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to focus urgently on how COVID-19 will reshape its labour market | The Conversation
Decade-long study shows why South Africa needs to stop stereotyping young black men | The Conversation
Decade-long study shows why South Africa needs to stop stereotyping young black men: A man steps outside a small art studio in Alexandra Township. Kim Ludbrook/EPASouth Africa’s Youth Day celebration on the 16th of June, just after my birthday on the 15th, remained a special day in my life as a young black man. But the day also raised questions for me. A lot gets said in the … [Read more...] about Decade-long study shows why South Africa needs to stop stereotyping young black men | The Conversation
