South Africa’s apartheid regime manipulated borders. Today, the effects linger: Elizabeth Dlamini at her curio stall in the Ezulwini Valley near Mbabane, eSwatini. The kingdom's economy is dependent on its larger neightbour, South Africa. EFE-EPA/John Hrusha The issue of land, especially its redistribution, remains contentious in South Africa 27 years after the formal end of …
Leaded petrol is gone – but lead pollution may linger for a very long time: As a scientist studying lead poisoning in children once remarked: “it took two years to put lead into gasoline and 60 years to take it out”. The consensus around leaded fuel’s unacceptable threat to human health was hard won, entailing …
South Africa in the news: Spur expects Covid-19 effects to linger longer: Spur, the owner of RocoMamas, John Dory’s Fish Grill Sushi and Nikos Coalgrill Greek, expects the economic devastation of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown to linger over the medium term. A monthly …: “South Africa” – BingNews Paceman Olly Stone fit and ready …
Pollutants banned for over 30 years linger in UK rivers – our wildlife is the evidence: Zoltan Major/Shutterstock Banned and disused chemicals from our more industrial past continue to poison wildlife in rivers throughout the UK. But since these pollutants tend to exist in low concentrations in water and sediments, their modern influence is somewhat …
South Africa in the news: Life returning to normal in Africa, but virus fears linger: But virus measures were followed, with masked revellers getting their temperatures checked at the bar’s entrance. Sanitising gel in hand, 26-year-old DJ Tiisetso Tenyane was delighted to finally play …: “South Africa” – BingNews Tag: POSCAP: Hypertext is one of …
South Africa in the news: Life returning to normal in Africa, but virus fears linger: “Things are getting back to normal, even though it will never be like it was before,” says a relieved Petunia Maseko, relaxing in a bar in South Africa’s Soweto township.: “South Africa” – BingNews Khoisan seek better recognition: Activists have …
Democratic breakthroughs in Africa: time to celebrate but worries still linger: Nana Akufo-Addo with the Sword of Authority as he is sworn in as Ghana's 5th president in Accra. EPA/Christian Thompson There is much to celebrate as the world marks International Day of Democracy. The last year has seen important democratic breakthroughs in Africa. In …