How the rollout of South Africa’s renewable energy plan is failing communities: Demonstrators in Johannesburg march against environmental damage done by coal. Photo by Cornell Tukiri/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images South Africa’s over-reliance on coal-fired power plants places the country among the world’s top carbon emitters and does huge damage to the health of its citizens. The …
UK local councils failing people who can’t afford a funeral, says new report: Tuomas Kallio/Shutterstock The average cost of a funeral has been steadily rising in the UK for nearly two decades and now amounts to £4,184. In 2017, prompted by concerns about the lack of transparency around funeral costs, the UK government tasked its …
Punitive laws are failing to curb misinformation in Africa. Time for a rethink: Many laws passed in recent times are not aimed at correcting false information, but punishing its publication. EFE-EPA/Harish Tyagi Misinformation, best understood as false or misleading information whether or not it was intended to mislead, has long been recognised as a problem …
South Africa in the news: Let down by rich and failing the poor, global COVID-19 vaccine scheme COVAX to be shaken up: BRUSSELS: Shunned by rich countries and failing to meet the needs of the poorest, a programme co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) for …: “South Africa” – BingNews POLITICAL CHALLENGES: Latest Breaking …
COVAX is failing to halt the COVID-19 pandemic: here’s why, and how to fix it: A ground crew member transports the COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX at Bole international airport in Addis Ababa. Xinhua/Michael Tewelde via Getty Images The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently called for an accelerated global effort to distribute vaccines to end the …
South African law is failing to make sure that ‘shadow directors’ are held accountable: Shutterstock South Africa has become notorious for corruption in many of its state-owned entities. In particular there’s been mounting evidence that utilities such as Eskom, which supplies power, and South African Airways were ‘captured’ when a small group of people influenced …
South Africa must ban sugary drinks sales in schools. Self regulation is failing: White River Primary school in South Africa, sponsored by Coca Cola. Roo Reynolds/Flickr In 2017, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa voluntarily announced that it would stop supplying sugary beverages to primary school outlets. The company also pledged to remove all branding and advertising …
The global approach to vaccine equity is failing: additional steps that would help: Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Accusations abound of vaccine nationalism against states that stockpile vaccines and of vaccine apartheid, as COVID-19 vaccines become concentrated in rich countries. Calls for vaccine equity or justice demand vaccine allocation on account of need, based …
South Africa in the news: Africa’s health systems are failing to meet the needs of vulnerable groups: According to a 2019 study in South Africa, healthcare workers are not trained to handle LGBT population seeking healthcare services. The LGBTs are subjected to verbal abuses and denial to medical …: “South Africa” – BingNews Arizona unmasked …
South Africa in the news: What a waste: Gauteng’s oversight of public spending is failing: They could generate real economies, protect dignity and save lives. So the country cannot succumb. Those living in Gauteng and the rest of South Africa have to ask: what is going wrong? Why is this …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Why the courts and police should be held responsible for failing victims of crime: In order to honour the rights of victims of crime, chronic under-funding in the criminal justice system needs to be addressed. Andy Rain/EPA Nearly a quarter of a million victims and witnesses of crime in London are waiting to have their …
South Africa in the news: Being too lax with England requests our only failing, claims acting CSA chief: England headed home from South Africa early after a series of positive tests for coronavirus in the shared team hotel.: “South Africa” – BingNews “Toxic and difficult environment” hampering attempts at fixing Cricket SA: A “toxic and …
How football’s youth academy culture is failing youngsters who don’t make the grade: Shutterstock It’s a lamentable list of scarred young men whose lives ended following their release by clubs they hoped would turn them into professional footballers. Josh Lyons; Joel Darlington; Alex Stephens; Reece Staples; and, more recently, Jeremy Wisten all had their dreams …
Coronavirus has changed how we support people with failing lungs – a doctor explains why: A man wearing a continuous positive airway pressure mask – one of the techniques preferred over using a mechanical ventilator. Kiryl Lis/Shutterstock As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic hits hospitals, the hiss and bubble of advanced respiratory support …
The UK welfare system is failing claimants with mental health problems – here’s what needs to be done: Chanintorn.v/Shutterstock Mental health is a growing concern, with up to one in two people now thought to experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. Many working-age adults experience problems like depression, anxiety, phobias or PTSD, which …
South Africa in the news: ‘Noble-Prize’ discovery offers no evidence product can cure failing eyesight: This is likely to be just one example of deceptive advertising by the company which produces VisiClear, hiding disclaimers behind floods of unrelated information and mazes of links.: “South Africa” – BingNews Private Passions: Jack Klaff: Jack Klaff’s first movie …
South Africa in the news: Boy, 4, found dead and stuffed in box after failing to return home from trip to shops: A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after four-year-old Thapelo Monageng was discovered lifeless in a box in the 36-year-old’s home in Ikhutseng, Warrenton, South Africa …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
Why political decision-making is failing our urban green spaces: Green Park, London. Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Green spaces in city neighbourhoods are critical for wellbeing. A huge amount of research proves their positive health benefits: they support mental and physical health, reduce stress, and cut noise and air pollution. Policymakers know this, which is why they put …