RSV: we finally have a vaccine for this deadly virus: The first vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine, named Arexvy, will be given to people 60 years and older. The European Medicines Agency is recommending the use of this vaccine, with a final …
Ruth Weiss, journalist who fought apartheid, finally honoured in South Africa: A holocaust survivor who also witnessed apartheid, Ruth Weiss will receive national honours. Oliver Berg/picture alliance via Getty Images A prophet has no honour in their homeland, goes the biblical adage. But of the many places that journalist, author and activist Ruth Weiss has …
How the west is finally hitting back against China’s dominance of cleantech: Climate change policy has entered a new era. The growing row between the United States and the European Union over the impacts of the new American green subsidy regime makes that all too clear. Yet in many ways, this story is ultimately about …
Tanzania: opposition rallies are finally unbanned – but this doesn’t mean democratic reform is coming: Supporters of Tanzania's main opposition party Chadema wave during a rally in Mwanza. Michael Jamson/AFP via Getty Images In Tanzania, the political rally is back. Chadema, Tanzania’s leading opposition party, held mass rallies outside the official election campaign for the …
Simon Nkoli’s fight for queer rights in South Africa is finally being celebrated – 24 years after he died: Simon Nkoli (left) with activist and physician Ivan Toms in 1989. Courtesy Julia Nicol Collection/GALA Queer Archive Born in 1957, Simon Tseko Nkoli had just turned 41 when he died, in 1998, of an AIDS-related illness. …
Chaos in Westminster: why Liz Truss finally lost control of MPs: Alamy/PA In a night emblematic of Liz Truss’s chaotic premiership, confusion reigned in parliament as an opposition day motion on the contentious issue of fracking became a confidence vote in her leadership. Labour MPs reported seeing Conservatives being manhandled and “bullied” into the chamber …
Grenfell Tower: finally, the worst type of cladding is to be banned, five years on: Residents have long bemoaned measures taken to make buildings look better, but not safer. Ajit Wick | Shutterstock Five years after 72 people lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire, which broke out on June 14, 2017, the UK …
Rwandan researchers are finally being centred in scholarship about their own country: Aegis Trust/Flickr/All rights reserved© It is widely known that African researchers are dramatically underrepresented in academic journals. But it’s still astonishing to see this reality starkly represented in numbers. For the past eight years we have run the Research, Policy and Higher Education …
Colonialism: why leading climate scientists have finally acknowledged its link with climate change: Campaigners have long argued for recognising colonialism as a climate-shaping force. Edward Kimmel/Wikimedia The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)‘s sixth and latest report on the impact of global warming on our planet, published earlier this month, reiterates many of its predecessors’ …
Somalia’s elections are finally under way: five things you should know: Somalia is on course to hold the long-awaited presidential election provided that the current pace is maintained. GettyImages Following a series of setbacks going back more than a year, Somalia is nearly wrapping up parliamentary elections (Lower House) leading to presidential elections. The Horn …
Sports teams are finally scrapping Native American mascots – on both sides of the Atlantic: The Exeter Chiefs are the latest team to change their Native American branding. atsportphoto After two years of simply being called the Washington Football Team, the US capital’s American football franchise has unveiled its new name and branding: the Washington …
A nice Cape Town image: Cape Town Stadium finally inside Image by willem velthoven Rashiq Fataar and Brett Petzer of Future Cape Town (futurecapetown.com) took us on a great walk around the Greenpoint Stadium area. Whilst they were discussing how to improve on the city’s approach to urban planning, I made some pictures. Image automatically …
South Africa in the news: The world is finally waking up to normalcy: The United States for instance has opened its doors last Nov. 8 as it lifted a travel ban imposed on 33 nations that included the United Kingdom, the European Union, South Africa, China and Brazil.: “South Africa” – BingNews The Enigma of …
South Africa in the news: LOOK: King Monada finally unveils his R1.5 million mansion: Record producer and musician King Monada finally unveiled his six-bedroom mansion in rural Limpopo. The “Malwedhe” hitmaker took to social media this week to share the exciting news with fans. He …: “South Africa” – BingNews ‘Work together’- Milovan Rajevac charges …
Big business and climate change: finally, sustainability pays: Financial services company Allianz, sponsors of Bayern Munich, are one of 2021's top performing ESG – environmentally responsible – companies. Anahtiris/Shutterstock One thing becoming clear during the debate over how to respond to climate change is that prioritising profit at the expense of the environment, or disregarding …
Interest rates: why the era of cheap money is finally ending: The Bank of England was widely expected to slightly increase its official bank rate on November 4, but it decided to stick to the all-time low of 0.1%. However, the bank has made it clear that a rise will soon be needed, and the …
South Africa in the news: Eskom says Medupi is finally complete: Eskom has announced that Unit 1, the last of six generation units at Medupi has attained commercial operation status.: “South Africa” – BingNews Sharpen your leadership and decision-making skills: An Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) is an important life and career investment if …
South Africa in the news: At 46, African skateboarder finally wows mom at Tokyo Games: At age 46, the second-oldest skateboarder at the Tokyo Games is hoping to not have a heart attack and have mounds of fun. Should be no problem. Fun has been a life’s work for Dallas …: “South Africa” – BingNews …