People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years: While women in sub-Saharan Africa live longer than men, many of these extra years are lived in poor health. ShutterstockPeople are now living longer in sub-Saharan Africa than they did two decades ago. This is an achievement, given that life expectancy in the region went down the drain from the 1990s … [Read more...] about People in Africa live longer. But their health is poor in those extra years | The Conversation
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The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance
The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance: Step Up Education Centre logo Have you ever considered that your child’s struggles at school may be because of emotional challenges? The academic year, as we are already aware, hold many stressors for children. What we are not always conscious of is that a child’s emotional state can directly affect the need … [Read more...] about The link between emotional challenges and poor academic performance
Feeding initiatives bring hope to poor during festive season
Feeding initiatives bring hope to poor during festive season: SPAR Eastern Cape and charity organisation Love Story, for the third year running, brought hope and spread festive cheer among some of the impoverished areas in Nelson Mandela Bay this week. Ingredients were donated by SPAR for soup kitchens which were set up in five disadvantaged areas from Monday until today. This … [Read more...] about Feeding initiatives bring hope to poor during festive season
South Africa is set on fixing its economy. But will poor people benefit? | The Conversation
South Africa is set on fixing its economy. But will poor people benefit?: A large number of poor South Africans live in informal settlements. EPA/Nic BothmaPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has been working hard to improve South Africa’s economic situation. In October he hosted a jobs summit that’s expected to produce 275 000 new jobs a year. More recently he organised an investment … [Read more...] about South Africa is set on fixing its economy. But will poor people benefit? | The Conversation
SA News: South African riots over poor services, poverty hit record in 2018
South African riots over poor services, poverty hit record in 2018: JOHANNESBURG, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Riots in South Africa linked to public anger over poor government services and poverty have hit a record high in 2018, data showed on Wednesday, a sign one analyst ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews This is how much iPhone XR will cost you in South Africa: Apple’s … [Read more...] about SA News: South African riots over poor services, poverty hit record in 2018
