Unions say 5% wage offer will make workers poorer: These amounts were agreed to in March 2017. When South Africa formally introduced the NMW in January 2019, ostensibly to protect workers from “unreasonably low wages”, and promote collective ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews HONEST MONEY: Time to take control: As an example, in 2018 an old financial commentator … [Read more...] about SA News: Unions say 5% wage offer will make workers poorer
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How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries: Open access journals come with hidden costs. rvlsoft/ShutterstockThe rise of open access publishing should be applauded. Scientific research and literature should be made available to everyone, with no cost to the reader. But there’s a catch: nothing is actually free and someone has to pay. The open access model … [Read more...] about How the open access model hurts academics in poorer countries | The Conversation
The WHO’s new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries | The Conversation
The WHO's new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries: Tedros Ghebreyesus, the newly elected Director-General of the World Health Organisation. Reuters/Denis BalibouseDr Tedros Ghebreyesus is the first African to be elected as the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its 70 year history. The WHO is the United Nations body that … [Read more...] about The WHO’s new African leader could be a shot in the arm for poorer countries | The Conversation
Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals | The Conversation
Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals: Some megafauna species are dangerous and costly for humans to live with. ShutterstockScores of animal species across the globe, including tigers, lions and rhinos, are at risk of extinction due to threats posed by mankind. Recent studies indicate that 59% of the world’s largest carnivores and 60% of the world’s … [Read more...] about Poorer countries do more for the conservation of large mammals | The Conversation
Poorer people in Africa face higher hurdles to access to justice | The Conversation
Poorer people in Africa face higher hurdles to access to justice: In Africa a study shows stark differences between perceptions of justice among the rich and poor. shutterstockAccess to justice for all citizens is a cornerstone of democracy and an increasingly prominent goal on the global agenda. It’s highlighted in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 16 to … [Read more...] about Poorer people in Africa face higher hurdles to access to justice | The Conversation
