Tough times -- and bad advice -- are holding back South Africa's economy: South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivers the mid-term budget statement at parliament, Cape Town, South Africa, 24 October 2018. EPA/Nic BothmaOver the past decade South Africa’s public finances have come under more and more strain. The days when the economy was growing and former finance … [Read more...] about Tough times — and bad advice — are holding back South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
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Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions | The Conversation
Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions: In Ethiopia, rainfall is highly correlated with income and poorer parent’s ability to invest. ShutterstockInvestments made in early childhood last a lifetime, and the earlier in life, the greater the return, according to James Heckman who was awarded a Nobel Prize for economics. Conversely, shocks to … [Read more...] about Parenting in Ethiopia: lessons on raising children under tough conditions | The Conversation
The WHO wants to rid the world of hepatitis by 2030: why it’s a tough ask | The Conversation
The WHO wants to rid the world of hepatitis by 2030: why it's a tough ask: Hepatitis is a major public health burden. ShutterstockFour years ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) rolled out its global strategy to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 four years ago. Known as a “silent killer” disease, hepatitis is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is a … [Read more...] about The WHO wants to rid the world of hepatitis by 2030: why it’s a tough ask | The Conversation
Tough road for Bafana with little warm-up
Tough road for Bafana with little warm-up: Johannesburg in the news: Tough road for Bafana with little warm-up: After three weeks in a training camp that started in Johannesburg on June 3 and ended in Dubai last weekend, Bafana have only played one warm-up … – Google Alert – Johannesburg 'We told them to fix the lifts', says resident in Joburg … [Read more...] about Tough road for Bafana with little warm-up
SA News: Market conditions are tough – Mr Price hopeful to perform better
Market conditions are tough - Mr Price hopeful to perform better: Retailers in South Africa are struggling to boost sales growth as an increase in value-added tax, unemployment, and higher fuel as well as utility prices have reduced consumers' spending power. • Mr ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews WSL Moves to Vic Bay: Victoria Bay is one of the best right hand point … [Read more...] about SA News: Market conditions are tough – Mr Price hopeful to perform better
