Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa: Repression is on the rise in Zambia under President Edgar Lungu. EPA/EFE/Abir SultanIs democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering “growing pains”? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions. There have been some bright spots, like the rise of more … [Read more...] about Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa | The Conversation
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Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk | The Conversation
Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk: Fake credentials are becoming more common in South Africa. ShutterstockFake credentials have become a global problem. The National Student Clearinghouse, a US NGO that offers a degree verification service, reports that falsified academic credentials are a serious, prevalent and ever-increasing problem. … [Read more...] about Fake qualifications are on the rise. How universities can manage the risk | The Conversation
The R&B/Hip-Pop Musician On The Rise
The R&B/Hip-Pop Musician On The Rise: The R&B/Hip-Pop Musician On The Rise Photo: Lymal ‘Ley’ Nkabi Marlon Khensani Mohammad Moyo, who goes by the aliases of Marlin is a half Zimbabwean & half Mozambican male who grew up in South Africa and he is a singer, rapper and songwriter, poet but overall he considers himself a upcoming R&B/Hip-Pop musician, who … [Read more...] about The R&B/Hip-Pop Musician On The Rise
WC traffic chief expects festive road death toll to rise
WC traffic chief expects festive road death toll to rise: Preliminary figures show that 160 lives have been lost on the province's roads between 1 and 31 December. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Keep the faith, says man who lost 8 relatives in Karatara fire: The family members died when a blaze gutted their home in Karatara, in the Knysna district in October. … [Read more...] about WC traffic chief expects festive road death toll to rise
Medium-scale farms are on the rise in Africa. Why this is good news | The Conversation
Medium-scale farms are on the rise in Africa. Why this is good news: Medium-scale African farmers are relatively wealthy and influential. BOULENGER Xavier/ShutterstockDriven by population growth and growing land scarcity, most African farm households are witnessing the gradual sub-division of their land. Over time farms are getting smaller and smaller. Today, over 80% of farms … [Read more...] about Medium-scale farms are on the rise in Africa. Why this is good news | The Conversation
