Why poor parents in Nairobi choose private over free primary schools: Cheap private schools in low and middle income countries have increased dramatically. Shutterstock/Birute VijeikieneThe numbers of low cost private schools in low and middle income countries have exploded in recent years. These schools charge fees that are affordable to the poorest segment of the population, … [Read more...] about Why poor parents in Nairobi choose private over free primary schools | The Conversation
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Unwell private healthcare sector needs a strong dose of healthy competition
Unwell private healthcare sector needs a strong dose of healthy competition: In a landscape of ever-increasing healthcare costs across both the public and private sectors, and in the context of an environment where consumers are struggling to keep up with medical aid contributions (exacerbated by annual increases), any effort to mitigate private sector healthcare costs should … [Read more...] about Unwell private healthcare sector needs a strong dose of healthy competition
Why the private sector’s hype about the African middle class isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Why the private sector's hype about the African middle class isn't helpful: The Oluwole Urban Market near Marina in Lagos. Being middle class is more than just being a consumer. Reuters/Akintunde AkinleyeThe African middle class is of huge interest to business. This was confirmed again recently by well attended seminars in South Africa’s big cities to discuss “African Lions: … [Read more...] about Why the private sector’s hype about the African middle class isn’t helpful | The Conversation
Private security in Africa: time to regulate the bad and harness the good | The Conversation
Private security in Africa: time to regulate the bad and harness the good: Private security guards secure Uber offices in Parktown, a suburb of Johannesburg. Its drivers are constantly under attack. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoA familiar scene plays itself out daily whenever I visit my local 24-hour convenience store in the northern suburbs of Cape Town. Despite the early hour, … [Read more...] about Private security in Africa: time to regulate the bad and harness the good | The Conversation
Private forensic consultant dismisses suggestions Kunene’s shooting was staged
Private forensic consultant dismisses suggestions Kunene’s shooting was staged: Doctor David Klatzow says his study of the bullet holes in the car Kunene was driving accords with his version of events. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Ramaphosa: SA’s emergence from technical recession should encourage us all: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the country is … [Read more...] about Private forensic consultant dismisses suggestions Kunene’s shooting was staged
