Why family planning matters for maternal deaths and child survival: Contraception empowers women to plan the number of children they will have. Family planning improves child survival and reduces maternal deaths. But the uptake of family planning in Africa is only 33%, nearly half the world average of 64%. The contraceptive prevalence rate in African countries is considerably … [Read more...] about Why family planning matters for maternal deaths and child survival | The Conversation
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Sandton Survival Guide Ep2 – Beggars
A MyJHB.co.za selected Sandton video for you: It’s a touchy subject but someone has to tackle it. And who better to than Sandton’s Survival expert, Typhane K. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Johannesburg video. The video was automatically curated and published with the WordPress WP Robot plugin – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress. … [Read more...] about Sandton Survival Guide Ep2 – Beggars
Giraffes: the long and the short of their survival as a species | The Conversation
Giraffes are under threat due to habitat fragmentation and degradation. Francois DeaconThere are less than 80,000 giraffes left in the wild and some subspecies of giraffes are close to extinction. Giraffes are endemic to Africa and all those found elsewhere in the world originate from the continent. Giraffes are an iconic animal of the continent’s savannah and are loved … [Read more...] about Giraffes: the long and the short of their survival as a species | The Conversation
As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
As loss-making platinum producer Lonmin appeals for cash from shareholders and slashes costs, many of its mine workers are eager to grab redundancy deals and leave a company battling to stay afloat. Battered by strikes, rising costs and weak platinum prices, Lonmin is seeking to raise $ 407 million in a share issue – priced at a 94 percent discount this week – … [Read more...] about As Lonmin fights for survival, miners move to cash in and quit
Job fears stand between Lonmin and survival
To survive the slump in platinum prices, Lonmin may need to reduce production. The trouble is, it will mean fewer jobs in a country that can’t afford to lose any. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg news. MyJHB Read more on … [Read more...] about Job fears stand between Lonmin and survival
