MTN Nigeria has been hit with a giant fine for failing to comply with the country's regulations. Reuters/George EsiriThe recent sustained attention given to the economic performance of Africa is a sharp departure from the usual negative and patronising representation of the continent in the global media. The old narrative represented a continent riddled by wars, famines, … [Read more...] about Do Nigeria’s big corporate fines signal the end of ‘anything goes’ in Africa? | The Conversation
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US interest rates signal change; Obama’s calm leadership; democracy…
Business Day Live / Johannesburg, South Africa Rising US interest rates signal more change to come “[T]he [US] Fed’s rate rise didn’t cause much renewed volatility anywhere. Indeed, markets saw something of a ‘relief rally’…. This is the way it should be. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free … [Read more...] about US interest rates signal change; Obama’s calm leadership; democracy…
Two trials signal pivotal point in fight against the AIDS epidemic | The Conversation
A women gets an HIV test. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for the majority of the HIV deaths annually. World Bank Collection/flickrFoundation essay: This article is part of a series marking World Aids Day. Our foundation essays are longer than usual and take a wider look at key issues affecting society. There is no doubt that the crisis caused by the HIV pandemic requires urgent … [Read more...] about Two trials signal pivotal point in fight against the AIDS epidemic | The Conversation
Did failed signal cause horror train crash?
Sources said when the train leaves Pretoria, it stops at a few stations such as Centurion, Kempton Park and Rhodesfield, with Johannesburg Park station the last stop. On Tuesday, however, the MetroPlus train stopped at Denver station, allegedly because the driver wasn’t getting a clear signal as to whether he should continue with the journey. Read the full article by … [Read more...] about Did failed signal cause horror train crash?
