South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances: South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament. The parties …
Little evidence suggests Rishi Sunak will benefit from a football feelgood factor by holding a July election – it may even be an own goal: Excitement is building around the country for the contest ahead. Shutterstock/Jacob Lund Amid the shock of prime minister Rishi Sunak’s unexpected election announcement, it has not gone unnoticed that the …
Ghana’s electricity crisis is holding the country back – how it got here: The Akosombo Dam is an important source of power in Ghana. jbdodane/Flickr, CC BY For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent. But recent reports of the country’s steep …
Palantir: privacy fears over handing NHS data to US defence provider show how lack of trust is holding back much-needed reform: Shutterstock/Marian Weyo Controversial US tech company Palantir has been awarded a £330 million contract to create a new system for sharing data – including patients’ medical details – within the NHS in England. The …
The Voice: why Australia is holding a referendum on First Nations representation to government – podcast: Australia goes to the polls on October 14 in a referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous advisory body, known as the Voice to Parliament, into the country’s constitution. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, a political …
Women’s World Cup: five issues holding back the female game: The 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup is probably the most highly-anticipated women’s football tournament ever. Part of this hype and enthusiasm might suggest that women’s football has finally “made it” and that catching up with the men’s game is just a matter of time. But …
eNaira: Nigeria’s digital currency has had a slow start – what’s holding it back: Adoption of eNaira has been slow. Shutterstock Nigeria was the first country in Africa to roll out a central bank digital currency. The eNaira was launched in October 2021. The main reasons were to promote financial inclusion, increase cross-border transactions, facilitate …
Ukraine war: ICC’s Putin arrest warrant may be symbolic but must be the beginning of holding the Russian leader accountable: Marking the ninth anniversary of his illegal annexation of Crimea, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited the occupied Ukrainian peninsula on March 18. His visit came a day after the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The …
Manston holding facility: does the UK’s treatment of asylum seekers violate the law?: A woman held at the Manston holding facility in Kent is taking legal action against Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The asylum seeker claims that she was held unlawfully in “egregiously defective conditions” at the centre. Her case is supported by the organisation …
To address climate change, lifestyles must change – but the government’s reluctance to help is holding us back: Without changes to people’s behaviour and lifestyles, it will be impossible for the UK to reach net zero emissions by 2050. But the government is failing to put in place the conditions that would enable this to …
The Taliban is holding girls’ education hostage in Afghanistan – the question is, why?: Afghan children and teenagers have not had much to look forward to since the Taliban took power in August last year. They have endured six months of uncertainty, anxiety and fear as they waited to see what Taliban rule would bring …
What maps made by 20th century suffragists can teach us about holding leaders to account on climate change: The women's suffrage movement was one of the most successful political movements in history. Picryl I’m a geographer who’s produced many maps depicting human effects on the environment – and demanded we create more of them. A …
South Africa in the news: COVID news live: Boris Johnson holding news conference as Omicron variant reaches UK: Coronavirus latest as new variant, first identified in South Africa, is detected in UK; Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hold Downing Street news conference from 5pm; four more countries added to …: “South Africa” – BingNews COVID …
South Africa in the news: 56 arrested in South Africa for holding officials hostage: A total of 56 veterans were arrested on Thursday night after South African police rescued three officials who were held hostage. The Liberation Struggle War Veterans blocked Defense and Military …: “South Africa” – BingNews National piri-piri chicken company set to …
Malawi’s tiny Chapman’s chameleons are holding on for dear life: Provided by the author. Chameleons occur almost exclusively on mainland Africa and the nearby island of Madagascar, and most species inhabit rainforests. Because these rainforests are naturally fragmented by the more arid savanna vegetation types, forest-living chameleons have been naturally isolated from each other for …
‘Judge, jury and executioner’: why holding militaries to account for alleged war crimes is so hard – podcast: FrameStockFootages via Shutterstock In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, why is it so difficult to prosecute militaries for alleged war crimes? We speak to experts about the legal hurdles. And a look at why sarcasm …
South Africa in the news: Ireland and UK holding talks on ‘two-island’ mandatory quarantining solution: Ireland’s health minister Stephen Donnelly and UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock have had discussions about the matter.: “South Africa” – BingNews Evidence UK variant of Covid-19 associated with higher mortality: The new variant of coronavirus that has emerged in the …
Ant Group is holding the biggest IPO of all time – here’s what it is: Ant climax. wcarrot_007 Ant Group is likely to pull off the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history when it goes public on the Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges on November 5. The Chinese digital finance giant is hoping to raise …