Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics: The government of President Idriss Deby in Chad blocked citizens' internet access for 16 months. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTANIn mid-July Chad lifted its 16-month social media ban. This ended the longest social media blockage seen in any African country. The government argued that the lengthy ban was necessary for … [Read more...] about Analysis across Africa shows how social media is changing politics | The Conversation
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SA News: CANADA SHOWS WELL AT DE BEERS GROUP DESIGNERS INITIATIVE SHINING LIGHT AWARDS ADJUDICATION
CANADA SHOWS WELL AT DE BEERS GROUP DESIGNERS INITIATIVE SHINING LIGHT AWARDS ADJUDICATION: Since its inception, the De Beers Group Designers Initiative – Shining Light Awards has attracted great interest from young jewellery designers from Botswana, Namibia and South Africa who have put ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Evra announces retirement to focus on coaching: … [Read more...] about SA News: CANADA SHOWS WELL AT DE BEERS GROUP DESIGNERS INITIATIVE SHINING LIGHT AWARDS ADJUDICATION
Storm around South Africa’s public protector shows robustness, not a crisis | The Conversation
Storm around South Africa's public protector shows robustness, not a crisis: South Africa's Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane. EPA-EFE/Nic BothmaSeemingly effective constitutional institutions can be quickly undermined by the actions of the people who serve in them. If we didn’t know that already, the South Afrixan Constitutional Court’s recent decision in the Reserve … [Read more...] about Storm around South Africa’s public protector shows robustness, not a crisis | The Conversation
Spat over toll roads in South Africa shows poor people don’t count | The Conversation
Spat over toll roads in South Africa shows poor people don't count: An electronic toll gantry on a Johannesburg highway. Shutterstock/Beate WolteMost South Africans are poor. But this does not prevent politicians treating them as though they don’t exist. The invisibility of poor people in the country, who are estimated to make up 55,5% of the population was on display recently … [Read more...] about Spat over toll roads in South Africa shows poor people don’t count | The Conversation
Ramaphosa shows that he’s in control. But does he have what it takes to win? | The Conversation
Ramaphosa shows that he's in control. But does he have what it takes to win?: South Afriocan President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his third state of the nation address. EPA-EFE/Roger Bosch / PoolSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s third State of the Nation Address was longer on statecraft and strategy than his first of the year in February, even if it disappointed some … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa shows that he’s in control. But does he have what it takes to win? | The Conversation
