African countries aren't getting as much as they should from foreign direct investment: There has been a slide in the levels of foreign direct investment in Africa Wikimedia CommonsEconomic growth is driven by a number of factors. These include foreign direct investment, national savings, household spending, fiscal and monetary policies. Since the late 1980s African governments … [Read more...] about African countries aren’t getting as much as they should from foreign direct investment | The Conversation
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Should Nigeria have released Boko Haram suspects? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no | The Conversation
Should Nigeria have released Boko Haram suspects? The answer isn't a simple yes or no: Military commanders inspect arms and ammunitions recovered from Boko Haram jihadists. Audu Marte/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Nigerian government recently announced that it had released about 1,400 Boko Haram suspects. The reason given was they had repented and were to be re-integrated into … [Read more...] about Should Nigeria have released Boko Haram suspects? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no | The Conversation
Dentists in South Africa aren’t being taught genetics. Why they should | The Conversation
Dentists in South Africa aren't being taught genetics. Why they should: Many genetic abnormalities involve the oral and dental region of the face. ShutterstockGenetic and genomic research has improved our understanding of the genetic origin of growth, development and disease and affects all areas of healthcare. There is also mounting evidence that many complex conditions are … [Read more...] about Dentists in South Africa aren’t being taught genetics. Why they should | The Conversation
Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too | The Conversation
Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too: ShutterstockOpinions differ on how to regulate electronic cigarettes. But dozens of countries are taking action. In Africa, Kenya already taxes these products, and South Africa is preparing to follow. E-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, which has harmful health effects. But they often … [Read more...] about Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too | The Conversation
Africa should focus on industrialisation. Free trade will follow | The Conversation
Africa should focus on industrialisation. Free trade will follow: Workers in an assembly line ShutterstockThe African Continental Free Trade Area is a continental agreement which came into force in May 2019. It covers trade in goods and services, investment, intellectual property rights and competition policy. Of the 55 African Union member states, only Eritrea has yet to sign … [Read more...] about Africa should focus on industrialisation. Free trade will follow | The Conversation
