Choosing Lesotho’s judges on merit should be only the start of judicial reforms: The move towards an open process for appointing judges is unprecedented in Lesotho. shutterstock Lesotho’s Judicial Service Commission has started a process to recruit seven judges of the High Court through a merit-based process. In February 2021, the Commission issued a public …
South Africa in the news: Veteran defence lawyer who acted in high-profile euthanasia cases says there’s merit in law change: Roger Laybourn acted for two men who assisted their mothers to die. He thinks there should be more flexibility in the law.: “South Africa” – BingNews Australia coach Langer opposed to test and T20 schedule …
Zuma’s attack on a judge is without merit, but it’s dangerous for South Africa: Former South African president Jacob Zuma at the Zondo Commission in July 2020. EFE-EPA/Mike Hutchings “Post-truth” culture is exemplified by the constant negation of fact-finding, expertise and research. Within such a culture, speakers, whether they occupy positions of power or are …
How high should taxes be? New study shows voters back lower rates only for income earned on merit: Cheers. Dasha Petrenko/Shutterstock As the US presidential election debates approach, how much to tax the rich will be one of many areas of disagreement between the two candidates. Donald Trump introduced sweeping tax cuts in 2018 that …
Nigeria’s post-COVID-19 recovery plan has some merit. But it misses the mark: The Nigerian Naira has been under a lot pressure lately Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic will have economic consequences for many countries. In Nigeria, the country’s lockdowns froze economic activities, causing job losses and supply chain disruptions. And its …
South Africa in the news: New Zealand questions merit of All Blacks superiority: “Rugby was the loser,” wrote columnist Chris Rattue in the New Zealand Herald on Sunday after the All Blacks beat South Africa 41-13 in Christchurch to wrap up the title with two rounds of the championship still to be played. “There is …