Evolution of ANC economic policy sheds light on squabble over the central bank: Debate about SA Reserve Bank's mandate must be done in a more considered manner, informed by evidence. ShutterstockThe recent squabble over the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank has very little to do with real economic policies. It is rather emblematic of the intensely polarised levels … [Read more...] about Evolution of ANC economic policy sheds light on squabble over the central bank | The Conversation
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Study sheds light on scourge of “fake” news in Africa | The Conversation
Study sheds light on scourge of "fake" news in Africa: Nigerians have the lowest trust in the country's media, thanks to widespread misinformation. EPA/Ahmed JallanzoConcerns about “fake news” have dominated discussions about the relationship between the media and politics in the developed world in recent years. The extraordinary amount of attention paid in scholarship … [Read more...] about Study sheds light on scourge of “fake” news in Africa | The Conversation
South Sudanese football: colonial legacy sheds light on present day fortunes | The Conversation
South Sudanese football: colonial legacy sheds light on present day fortunes: South Sudanese children playing football in the capital Juba. EPA/Mohamed MessaraOn July 9, 2011, South Sudan seceded from Sudan to become the world’s newest nation. That weekend, its new national football team played a match in the capital Juba. Within months, the Confederation of African Football … [Read more...] about South Sudanese football: colonial legacy sheds light on present day fortunes | The Conversation
A personal journey sheds light on why there are so few black women in science | The Conversation
A personal journey sheds light on why there are so few black women in science: Many black women scientists feel isolated or worry about being "perfect" to impress their peers. Laura Gil Martinez/IAEA/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDNine years into my research and academic career, one of the most common questions I hear from family and friends is, “uzoqedanini ukufunda?” (“Will she … [Read more...] about A personal journey sheds light on why there are so few black women in science | The Conversation
Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma | The Conversation
Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma: Including different populations in genetic research studies can provide more varied results. ShutterstockGlaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and results in vision loss and irreversible blindness in some people. The diseases usually occur on their own but when they are … [Read more...] about Global genetic study involving different populations sheds light on glaucoma | The Conversation
