The increase in diabetes has come about from people living more sedentary lifestyles and eating more calories. ShutterstockThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the first Global Diabetes report. In 1980, WHO reported that 108 million adults were living with diabetes. Since then the numbers have quadrupled, with the disease claiming more lives every year. Health and … [Read more...] about Diet and lack of exercise main reasons for dramatic rise in diabetes | The Conversation
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New: Tourism in Africa is on the rise, but has not yet reached its full potential
Tourism in Africa is on the rise, but has not yet reached its full potential Africa boasts a rich variety of attractions that draw in tourists from around the world. The continent has a wealth of archaeological sites and historic monuments, such as pyramids (Egypt), cave churches (Ethiopia), Robben Island (South Africa), Goree ... Read more on Travel Daily News … [Read more...] about New: Tourism in Africa is on the rise, but has not yet reached its full potential
South Africa's rand eases after US rate hike, stocks rise
South Africa's rand eases after US rate hike, stocks rise JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's currency weakened on Thursday after the United States central bank raised its key lending rate, while Moody's decision to change its outlook on Pretoria's credit rating to negative also pressured local assets. Read more on Reuters Africa South African Rand … [Read more...] about South Africa's rand eases after US rate hike, stocks rise
New: Temperatures expected to rise in Gauteng, Northern Cape this week
Temperatures expected to rise in Gauteng, Northern Cape this week It also issued a heatwave warning for the Northern Cape, despite isolated thunder showers being forecast. Forecaster Madimetja Thema said, “We're expecting isolated thunder showers over the central and western interior up to Wednesday and Thursday. Read more on Eyewitness News South Africa: Operation … [Read more...] about New: Temperatures expected to rise in Gauteng, Northern Cape this week
From Zorro to Zombie: the rise and fall of the microcredit movement | The Conversation
Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Bank. The micro credit revolution he started has not been a panacea for poverty. EPA/Ulrich PerreyThis is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running on financial inclusion and micro credit and their role in economic development. Thirty years ago, the international development community was in a state of high excitement. The … [Read more...] about From Zorro to Zombie: the rise and fall of the microcredit movement | The Conversation
