Labour’s vote changes the Brexit debate – here’s how: Even in the topsy-turvey world of Brexit politics, the first few days of the Labour Party conference were quite something: volatile hardly captures it. First, a group of party representatives spent six hours in a “compositing” meeting to produce a motion that the Labour Party would …
Germany’s heated asylum debate has dark parallels to events 30 years ago: It was a moment that has defined Angel Merkel’s chancellorship of Germany ever since. In early September 2015, she allowed thousands of refugees fleeing violence in Syria and Iraq to enter Germany. Merkel promised her people that Germany would be able to handle …
To zero-rate, or not to zero-rate: why the VAT debate is more complex than it appears: EPA/Nic Bothma The one percentage point increase in South Africa’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, which was implemented in April this year, has raised important questions about how the tax system can and should address inequality. In response to …
South Africa in the news: BRICS Nations Debate in South Africa Key Issues: 26 de julio de 2018, 13:57Pretoria, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Brics Heads of State or Government, representing the world”s leading emerging economies, debated today relevant issues such as threats to wo…: “South Africa” – BingNews BRICS Leaders Gather in ‘Rainbow Country’ to …
South Africa in the news: Malema and a monarch – what a pair to run the land debate: The way a foxhunter defends the right of the fox to have a head start. According to Malema, Zwelithini’s threats to secede from South Africa or mobilise legions to defend his land were simply a “contr…: “South …
Piers Morgan and Brian Cox debate the existence of God: a philosopher’s take: Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Piers Morgan started a Twitter debate about God. “Atheists can never say what was there before the Big Bang” starts a recent tweet posted by the journalist-turned-television presenter. Morgan then moves to the existence of a higher power. A …
How to break the impasse between opposing camps in ivory trade debate: Conservationists are at loggerheads about how to save elephants from poaching. EPA/Dai Kurokawa Elephants are in an extremely precarious state in both Africa and Asia. Demand for ivory from Africa has caused significant declines in wild populations. This is now accompanied by new …
Why economic questions are key to Africa’s media freedom debate: South African opposition party leader, Mmusi Maimane, addressing the media. A viable media helps promote political accountability. EPA-EFE/Brenton Geach Press freedom is often thought of in relation to political pressure. There is more than enough evidence that threats, intimidation and imprisonment of journalists remain a …
Mexico holds its first presidential debate for July election: The President of the National Electoral Institute, INE, Lorenzo Cordova Vianello speaks to the press before, the first of three debates among its presidential candidates in Mexico City, Sunday, April 22, 2018. Mexico will hold general elections on July 1. less The President of the National …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Has the Debate Around Winnie’s Legacy Been Laid to Rest?: Vilified by some, while others proudly proclaim her as a hero, struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s role in the disappearance of a group of youths in 1988 has remained a sticking point for her detractors. Madikizela-Mandela was convicted of …
Wawa vs. Quick Chek: The debate rages on in NJ: There are two types of people in Jersey: Those who can't live without their Quick Chek, and those who gotta have their Wawa. : Weird News Police, fed up with lingering cold weather, – arrests’ winter: The Post-Standard reports the Depew Police Department wrote Friday …
South Africa’s land debate is clouded by misrepresentation and lack of data: Harvest season on a wine farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The country is struggling with land redistribution. Shutterstock South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution to amend the constitution and allow expropriation without compensation. The decision has generated a storm of gigantic proportions …
South Africa in the news: ANC withdraws motion to debate nationalisation of SARB: The Reserve Bank raised concerns at the time that changing its ownership structure could raise financial and economic risks for South Africa, especially at that time when political tensions were running high. In a short statement on Tuesday morning Nonceba …: “South …
Censorship or debate starter? Here’s why removing Waterhouse’s Nymphs was a bad idea: The offending work: John William Waterhouse’s Hylas and the Nymphs (1896). Manchester Art Gallery Manchester Art Gallery’s decision to temporarily remove John William Waterhouse’s 1896 work, Hylas and the Nymphs, has undeniably succeeded in its stated aim to “prompt conversation about how …
Moore, Strange trade accusations over debate: The Strange campaign accused Moore of hiding after he withdrew from a debate hosted by a conservative think tank, the Alabama Policy Institute. Moore said he withdrew because API's president also serves as treasurer of a group backing Strange. : Weird News Weird 11 mins ago 1:12 p.m.Woman accused …
Missing May: she was damned if she did and damned if she didn’t join the debate: Jeremy Corbyn’s late decision to participate in the BBC’s election debate injected some interest and potential excitement into an event that had risked being ignored. With the polls narrowing in Labour’s favour and with the party leader having performed …
South Africa in the news: In-house or outsourced buying: SA media agencies debate issue [part one]: The clients who don’t, wont… Ramogase: The full fat scenario you describe hasn’t happened elsewhere, so not sure why it would happen in South Africa. Arnold: This trend already exists locally with various brands like Samsung, Discovery and FNB …
Study suggests we reclassify the moon as a planet – reopening a centuries-old debate: Will the moon move from servant to equal? Gregory H. Revera/wikipedia, CC BY-SA Every now and then a scientific paper makes a real splash. We had one recently, to judge from recent headlines. “Moon rises to claim its place as a …