The US election: what's at stake for Africa's quest to deepen democracy: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Sunrise, Florida. Reuters/Eric ThayerWhen my students ask about the implications for Africa under the direction of Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton, I have two reactions. The first, and easy one, is that with the November 8 … [Read more...] about The US election: what’s at stake for Africa’s quest to deepen democracy | The Conversation
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Moonyeenn Lee celebrates a successful career and what’s to come
Moonyeenn Lee celebrates a successful career and what’s to come: Behind many brilliant actors is a casting director who recognised their talent and placed them in the right context. Moonyeenn Lee is amongst the South African greats, and has proven this by recently being selected as a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. However, it’s not the only … [Read more...] about Moonyeenn Lee celebrates a successful career and what’s to come
What’s needed to take Africa from Third to First World in 25 years | The Conversation
What's needed to take Africa from Third to First World in 25 years: Some countries in Africa are well placed to follow the path of development pioneered by a number of Asian countries. ShutterstockOne of the most hotly debated topics in development economics is: what does it take to steer a poor country from Third World to First World status? It is a debate of particular … [Read more...] about What’s needed to take Africa from Third to First World in 25 years | The Conversation
What’s on the to-do list for Africa’s statistical ecologists | The Conversation
Demand is growing for statistical ecologists to research climate change. Rapidly growing mega-cities in Africa, like Lagos, face the highest risks. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye Statistical ecology is a new scientific discipline that has grown rapidly in response to changes in the global environment. The Conversation Africa’s energy and environment editor Ozayr Patel asked Sanet … [Read more...] about What’s on the to-do list for Africa’s statistical ecologists | The Conversation
“So What’s New” Comedy at Market Theatre Johannesburg: Extracts
A MyJHB.co.za selected Market Theatre Johannesburg video for you: Written by Fatima Dike and originally directed by Barney Simon, So What’s New? is a domestic comedy about four township women who work in and outside of the legal system. While revolution brews outside, they watch soap operas — their private lives acting as an increasingly powerful counterpoint to … [Read more...] about “So What’s New” Comedy at Market Theatre Johannesburg: Extracts
