The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights: The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. This potential reversal has thrust the country into …
The UK’s unworkable immigration plans allow the government to blame others for its failure: The illegal migration bill, which purports to end small boat crossings and would effectively bar asylum seeking, has made its way through committee stage. The controversial policy is more likely to be challenged in international courts than to curb small boat …
Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK’s net zero target?: Donvictorio/Shutterstock The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has pledged to suspend green levies on energy bills and look for “better ways to deliver our net zero targets”. Despite a record-breaking heatwave plus wildfires, droughts and floods …
Does the government’s plan to allow ‘consensual’ conversion therapy undermine its proposed ban?: Shutterstock/Studio Romantic The UK government has announced proposals to ban so-called “conversion therapy” – attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity under the guise of support. It has opened a short public consultation asking for views on its plan. …
South Africa in the news: ‘This lad doesn’t allow the game to drift’ – WV Raman’s U-19 assessment of Kohli: WV Raman, Kohli’s Under-19 coach in 2008, discusses his early feedback to the BCCI on the current India captain …: “South Africa” – BingNews PM: I will not hesitate to take unilateral measures over Northern …
South Africa in the news: South Africa to allow IPL-bound players to leave Pakistan ODI series midway: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has decided to allow its Indian Premier League (IPL) bound players, who are also the part of Proteas squad for the Pakistan series, to leave for India after the second ODI …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: India allow limited fans inside stadium for second England Test: The second Test between India and England in Chennai will be contested in front of limited fans inside the stadium, officials have confirmed. The decision to allow 50 percent capacity in sports …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘I just feel …
South Africa in the news: South African and Brazilian variants ‘may allow virus to escape immune response’: Professor Wendy Barclay said there are key similarities between the South African and Brazilian variant which are causing some concern.: “South Africa” – BingNews Concerning Brazilian variant ‘should not affect vaccines’, Number 10 says: The concerning Brazilian variant …
South Africa in the news: Ireland to allow entry to British travellers with negative COVID test: Ireland is to drop a ban on travellers from Britain and South Africa from Saturday and will instead require them on arrival to provide a negative COVID-19 test from the previous 72 hours, Transport …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Could a wristband or certificate allow you out of lockdown after a negative coronavirus test?: Regular testing in return for a wristband. Andrii Zastrozhnov/Shutterstock An escalation of coronavirus cases and the discovery of two new strains in the UK has led to increasing restrictions and a new national lockdown. But could freedom passes based on …
How memes in the DRC allow people to laugh at those in power – and themselves: Those dressing in designer labels can be the subject of memes in the DRC. Per-Anders Pettersson/Corbis News via Getty Images Memes have become expressions of contemporary culture worldwide, as people document their daily lives through images. The world of …
South Africa in the news: Cele appeals to traditional leaders to allow law to deal with rapists: Police Minister Bheki Cele on Friday pleaded with traditional leaders not to deal with rapists culturally, but to allow the criminal justice system to take its course. Cele met with traditional …: “South Africa” – BingNews Boland Cellar …
South Africa in the news: New rules will allow South Africa’s municipalities to spend more without needing tenders: The National Treasury has published a draft amendment to the Municipal Finance Management Act which will give increased spending powers for the country’s municipalities.: “South Africa” – BingNews Successful hosting of IPL in UAE big boost for …
[Infographic] Inside the Accessibility Features that Allow Everyone to Enjoy Samsung’s TVs: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 18 September 2020 – Television is a window of communication capable of connecting us to the world. As the availability of more diverse content and features continues to grow, users can access all different kinds of entertainment through their …
Top 1% of EU households have carbon footprints 22 times larger than climate targets allow: Denis Belitsky / shutterstock To keep global warming below 1.5°C, we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2.5 tonnes of CO? per person per year by 2030. But we recently analysed more than 275,000 household budget surveys from …
South Africa in the news: Local biotech company seeks government support, as it launches new Covid-19 testing technology that will allow for affordable mass testing: Cape Town-based Biotech Africa is launching a new testing platform that will allow for the ultra-high throughput of Covid-19 tests, at a fraction of the current testing costs. This is …
South Africa in the news: Western Cape premier to request Dlamini Zuma allow all businesses to open after passing Covid-19 peak: Indeed, we are also the tourism and hospitality capital of South Africa, with over 200 000 jobs supported by tourism in our province. ’’The reality of this sector is that restaurants rely on alcohol …
South Africa in the news: New lockdown rules extend curfew and allow leisure travel in South Africa: Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has announced new lockdown rule changes aimed at reducing the economic strain of the lockdown on South Africa’s tourism industry. Speaking a media …: “South Africa” – BingNews More Seals Means Learning to …