Explainer: what is CITES and why should we care?: Illegal wildlife trafficking has become a major global problem and CITES has become the premier multilateral arrangement to address the problem. Ross HarveyThe Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international regulatory treaty between 182 member states. It was formed in … [Read more...] about Explainer: what is CITES and why should we care? | The Conversation
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Licensing metered taxis does more harm than good – South Africa should stop it | The Conversation
Licensing metered taxis does more harm than good – South Africa should stop it: Meter taxi companies want to level the playing fields between themselves and Uber. Kai Pfaffenbach/ReutersUsing a metered taxi is a nuisance in most countries: just try to find a cab on a rainy afternoon in downtown Manhattan or London. New e-hailing services like Uber have vowed to revolutionise … [Read more...] about Licensing metered taxis does more harm than good – South Africa should stop it | The Conversation
South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector | The Conversation
South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector: South Africa's public protector, Thuli Madonsela, was rated among the world's 100 most influential people by Time. Lucas Jackson/ReutersSouth Africa is in the process of selecting a new public protector to replace the incumbent, Thuli Madonsela. The country’s National Assembly is … [Read more...] about South Africa should use a more scientific approach to appoint its public protector | The Conversation
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for: The world changed dramatically after the 2008 financial crisis and central banks are adjusting. ShutterstockThe 2008 financial crisis showed up glaring gaps in the way that central banks operate. As a result adjustments have been made to their roles and responsibilities. The Conversation Africa’s … [Read more...] about The role of central banks is changing. What South Africans should look out for | The Conversation
SA News: The right to free speech should not ignore the pain of hurt
The right to free speech should not ignore the pain of hurt: He believes the act is constitutionally flawed as a result of this prohibition. The Psychological Society of South Africa disagrees and has intervened as a friend of the court to lead expert evidence on the effects of hurtful speech, which include not only ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Can South Africa … [Read more...] about SA News: The right to free speech should not ignore the pain of hurt
