The Degree Dilemma: Navigating the Academic Landscape for Software Developers in South Africa: In the realm of professions, software development stands out as both an art and a science. It’s a field where creativity meets logic, and innovation is the name of the game. But as with many professions, there’s often a question looming for …
ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: a king-size dilemma for South Africa: Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Vladimir Putin at the first Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia, in 2019. Photos: GCIS The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an international arrest warrant for Russian president Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes regarding the unlawful deportation of …
Kenya’s young voters have a dilemma: they dislike ethnic politics but feel trapped in it: A protestor faces off with Kenyan police in Nairobi after the 2017 general election. Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images In elections and beyond, young Kenyans are an important political cohort. People between the ages of 18 and 35 make up …
The right to die: unpacking an ethical dilemma in South Africa: Right to die activist Sean Davison (left) speaks to the press after three years of house arrest. Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images Sean Davison, the euthanasia activist and co-founder of DignitySA, recently completed a sentence of house arrest in South Africa for his …
China’s COVID crisis and the dilemma facing its leaders, by experts who have monitored it since the Wuhan outbreak: A Shanghai refuse worker shows the strain of the month-long COVID lockdown. Shutterstock More than two years after a deadly strain of coronavirus was first identified in the central city of Wuhan, China remains locked in …
Ukraine war: Sweden and Finland eye the Nato option, but it’s a security dilemma for the west: The Kremlin has issued an ominous warning to Nato about the consequences for the Baltic if it allows Sweden and Finland to join the alliance, as has been widely reported. Dmitry Medvedev, a former president and a close …
Is your Christmas list supporting modern slavery? The dilemma of shopping ethically this festive season: ESstock / Shutterstock With Christmas coming soon and last-minute shopping underway, it is worth questioning the origin of some of our favourite holiday and gift items. It is highly likely that some of the gifts under your tree – including …
Carbon capture and storage: where should the world store CO?? It’s a moral dilemma: The recent Glasgow climate pact committed 197 countries to “phas[ing] down unabated coal”. Unabated coal refers to when power stations or factories burn coal without capturing and storing the carbon dioxide (CO?) generated. Because the world has made such little progress …
South Africa in the news: Municipal poll results throw President Cyril Ramaphosa on the horns of a dilemma: But as much as the governing party is still smarting from a poor electoral showing, the ANC is still the biggest party in the country and will still be in control of the majority of councils across …
South Africa in the news: PM Modi’s dilemma: To begin Vaccine Maitri or raise stocks: US President Biden to host UN summit on Covid, Modi likely to share stage India will face the dilemma of either living up to its own billing as the pharmacy of the world or opting to vaccinate a large …: …
South Africa’s basic income versus jobs debate: a false dilemma: An unemployed man collects trash for resale in Diepsloot Johannesburg. Calls are growing for a basic income grant for poor South Africans. EFE-EPA/Kim Ludbrook Once considered a utopian ideal, a basic income guarantee has become a distinct political possibility, as the South African government scrambles …
Comply or leave: the dilemma facing humanitarian agencies: Humanitarian agencies are often thrust into the heart of contentious crises without easy or quick solutions. The Houthis accused the WFP of giving out expired food assistance. The UN agency delivers monthly rations or money to 10.2 million people of Yemen's 26-million population. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHAB The Ethiopian …
Japan’s constitutional dilemma: only men allowed on the Chrysanthemum throne: The question of who will succeed to the Chrysanthemum Throne – the Japanese monarchy – when there is a shortage of male heirs is in play again after the panel set up to look into the succession recently ruled out allowing a woman to ascend …
South Africa in the news: Europe’s moral dilemma — vaccinate its kids or donate the doses: Many European countries plan to open vaccinations to teens in June despite health workers elsewhere not being jabbed.: “South Africa” – BingNews Europe’s latest export: A bad disinformation strategy: With the European Union’s landmark proposal on fighting misinformation — …
South Africa in the news: Europe’s moral dilemma — vaccinate its kids or donate the doses: Many European countries plan to open vaccinations to teens in June despite health workers elsewhere not being jabbed.: “South Africa” – BingNews Europe’s latest export: A bad disinformation strategy: With the European Union’s landmark proposal on fighting misinformation — …
South Africa in the news: Europe’s moral dilemma — vaccinate its kids or donate the doses: Many European countries plan to open vaccinations to teens in June despite health workers elsewhere not being jabbed.: “South Africa” – BingNews Europe’s latest export: A bad disinformation strategy: With the European Union’s landmark proposal on fighting misinformation — …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Chang Extradition Dilemma Paralyses SA President Ramaphosa: Analysis – The question of whether to extradite former Mozambique finance minister Manuel Chang either to his home country or the United States (US) is ticking like a timebomb on South African …: “South Africa” – BingNews Sundowns vow to exploit …
South Africa in the news: PAUL NEWMAN: IPL suspension gives England coach Silverwood a selection dilemma: The premature return of England’s IPL players means Silverwood should be able to pick from a near full strength squad for New Zealand Test series.: “South Africa” – BingNews No ‘culture of silence’, we’re rather promoting ‘culture of free …