UN Campaign Seeks to Give all Children a Shot at Life
The word immunizations is just a simple vocabulary word to most of us in developed nations, however for those in developing countries the word means a ‘shot at life’ for their child. One in five children does not have access to vaccines that prevent deadly diseases, like measles, pneumonia or diarrhea. All of these diseases [...]
S. African Minister, EU MPs herald pact on EU-Africa science and technology collaboration
South African minister for science and technology Ms Naledi Pandor Monday joined members of the European Parliament to formerly announce a pact meant to build stronger collaboration between Africa and Europe in the areas of research, development and innovation. The announcement was preceded by the adoption by the European parliament of the Written Declaration 45 [...]
South Africans recall their own history during Israeli Apartheid Week
This year’s Israeli Apartheid Week in South Africa created a buzz nationwide. BDS South Africa and other Palestine solidarity groups teamed up with trade unionists, political parties, student bodies, churches, youth organizations and activists in Gaza to reach out to a wide audience. Organizers used various means to inspire broad-based support for boycott, divestment and [...]
Malema’s own Words Come Back to Haunt Him
Your own words can came back to haunt you. So learned South Africa’s Julius Malema, the controversial African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader expelled from the ANC for sowing disunity and bringing the ANC into disrepute last Wednesday. In what sounds like a sign of defeat and humiliation, the flamboyant Malema, who’s own firebrand [...]
South Africa: Sound governance is vital for SOEs
Government is gearing up for massive infrastructure expansion designed to promote economic activity and create jobs and the pivotal role of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in implementing the programme has come under the spotlight. “SOE compliance with codes of good governance is a fundamental aspect,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group. “It is [...]
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