What's stopping young African scientists from achieving their potential: Young African scientists face persistent barriers which cause them to leave academia. Shutterstock/WAYHOME studioYoung African scientists face persistent barriers which cause them to leave their own countries, and even academia. This means the continent’s work force loses highly trained people who are … [Read more...] about What’s stopping young African scientists from achieving their potential | The Conversation
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Explainer: what’s driving the demolition of 4000 buildings in Nairobi | The Conversation
Explainer: what's driving the demolition of 4000 buildings in Nairobi: A major cause of flooding in Nairobi is inappropriate building on riparian land. Flickr/UbadheerDrastic action is being taken in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, with 4000 buildings set to be demolished. The reason: they were constructed on riparian land – land adjacent to the watercourses that traverse the city. … [Read more...] about Explainer: what’s driving the demolition of 4000 buildings in Nairobi | The Conversation
What’s In, What’s Out: South Africa’s Décor Trend in 2018
What’s In, What’s Out: South Africa’s Décor Trend in 2018: Photo: istock Nothing about South African décor 2018 says minimal, the style is bold, exciting, and daring at the same time. Those clean colours and smooth walls are now in the past; a wide variety of designs, textures, and colour combinations have now emerged with grey being the new black in décor. Johannesburg: The … [Read more...] about What’s In, What’s Out: South Africa’s Décor Trend in 2018
The free movement of people is an AU ambition: what’s standing in its way | The Conversation
The free movement of people is an AU ambition: what's standing in its way: People from the DRC flee the fighting. Movement of people is restricted across the continent. EPA/DAI KUROKAWAThe African integration project took several major steps this year. One of them was the African Union’s adoption of a protocol on the free movement of people. The move has been widely welcomed. … [Read more...] about The free movement of people is an AU ambition: what’s standing in its way | The Conversation
Cash or bond – whats the wise property investment move?
Cash or bond – whats the wise property investment move?: There are certainly advantages to paying cash for your investment property. However, Pieter Piek of Just Property Invest suggests an intriguing alternative “The advantages of an outright cash purchase are certainly appealing,” says Piek. “You will not be paying interest on a loan and if you are disciplined, that money can … [Read more...] about Cash or bond – whats the wise property investment move?
