Why credit ratings matter and why they can't be ignored: South Africa faces a possible downgrade by credit rating agencies. ShutterstockTwo of the world’s major ratings agencies, Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), will release their credit ratings reviews of South Africa shortly. The third one, Fitch, is expected to release theirs soon, although no date has been … [Read more...] about Why credit ratings matter and why they can’t be ignored | The Conversation
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High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?
High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?: Small & Medium Businesses in East Africa should be looking at ways to maximise their efficiency and improve debt management to navigate the risks that high interest rates pose for their businesses. That’s the word from Billy Owino (https://Twitter.com/OwinoBill), Regional Director for Sage East … [Read more...] about High Interest Rates: How do they impact Small Businesses in East Africa?
Decolonisation: academics must change what they teach, and how | The Conversation
Decolonisation: academics must change what they teach, and how: Students in South Africa are tired of Western, Eurocentric university curricula. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe idea of decolonisation frightens many South African academics. Since students launched the movement to decolonise higher education in early 2015, I’ve heard several of my peers ask, “What do ‘they’ mean by … [Read more...] about Decolonisation: academics must change what they teach, and how | The Conversation
SA News: Australia humbled by South Africa on home soil as they slump to innings defeat to lose Test series
Australia humbled by South Africa on home soil as they slump to innings defeat to lose Test series: SOUTH AFRICA hammered Australia by an innings and 80 runs to win their three-match Test series with a game to spare. The Aussies began day four in Hobart on 121-2 – 120 runs behind – but lost their last eight wickets for a meagre 40 runs in under 20 ... Source: "South Africa" - … [Read more...] about SA News: Australia humbled by South Africa on home soil as they slump to innings defeat to lose Test series
African scientists must step out and speak up if they want to add value | The Conversation
African scientists must step out and speak up if they want to add value: Scientists do science to improve society. Africa's challenges are a golden opportunity to demonstrate its value. ShutterstockMany universities in Africa require their research students to include a set of policy recommendations at the end of their theses before they can graduate. And many of us … [Read more...] about African scientists must step out and speak up if they want to add value | The Conversation
