Explainer: why COVID-19 provides a lesson for Africa to fund social assistance: Lockdowns to curb the coronavirus have shut down Africa's dominant informal economy, destroying livelihoods Simon Maina/AFP/GettyImagesAfrican countries have responded swiftly to the threat of COVID-19 by implementing various measures to contain its spread. Most of the continent is in lockdown … [Read more...] about Explainer: why COVID-19 provides a lesson for Africa to fund social assistance | The Conversation
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Malagasy? Or is it Madagascan? Our research provides the answer | The Conversation
Malagasy? Or is it Madagascan? Our research provides the answer: Antananarivo, Madagascar Getty stock imageMadagascar is a peculiar island. This is true because of its unique biodiversity, its richness in a variety of precious stones and its complex geological history and structures. It’s also true because of its language – and the way things are named there. These attributes … [Read more...] about Malagasy? Or is it Madagascan? Our research provides the answer | The Conversation
Hair Product Retailer Provides Natural, Vegan Hair Care Products
Hair Product Retailer Provides Natural, Vegan Hair Care Products: Los Angeles, CA, May 11, 2019 — By some estimates, close to 7 million people in the U.S. are afflicted with alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes the hair to fall out in round patches. One hair and beauty expert is launching a new line of natural, vegan hair products designed to help those … [Read more...] about Hair Product Retailer Provides Natural, Vegan Hair Care Products
New dictionary provides nuanced insights into the language of African politics | The Conversation
New dictionary provides nuanced insights into the language of African politics: In Ghana, "skirt-and-blouse voting" means to vote for different parties for presidential and legislative positions. ShutterstockEvery country has its own political language. These terms and phrases that have developed over time give distinctive meanings that may not be fully understood by … [Read more...] about New dictionary provides nuanced insights into the language of African politics | The Conversation
SPAR golf day provides a boost for marine life
SPAR golf day provides a boost for marine life: Leon Hugo Photo: Tying in with their mission to protect the natural environment, SPAR Eastern Cape donated R35 000 to each of the beneficiaries at their annual Charity Golf Day at Humewood on Thursday. At the handover were, from left, SPAR EC sponsorship and events manager Alan Stapleton, Bayworld aquarium curator Ruth Wright, … [Read more...] about SPAR golf day provides a boost for marine life
