Zimbabwean names are still haunted by the ghosts of colonialism: In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings. As a team of professors of literature, linguistics and onomastics (the scientific study of names and naming practices) we have shown in our research that the …
Kenya at 60: how the British used street names to show colonial power: Signwriters rush to replace colonial street names with news ones in April 1964, a few months after Kenya’s independence on December 12, 1963. AFP via Getty Images Place names, along with other urban symbols, were used as a tool of control over …
Welsh place names are being erased – and so are the stories they tell: The Welsh name Yr Wyddfa is now used for the mountain instead of Snowdon by the national park authority. Malgosia Janicka/Shutterstock. The decision to use Eryri rather than Snowdonia, and Yr Wyddfa instead of Snowdon by the national park authority last …
Ukraine war: EU parliament names Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ – but it won’t stop the missiles: The EU parliament has declared Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism. The largely symbolic resolution, which passed by a 494-58 vote on November 23, has no particular real-world consequences, but reflects MEPs’ condemnation of Russia’s …
Liz Truss names Thérèse Coffey as her second-in-command – here’s how deputies have performed this key role for past PMs: Liz Truss’s cabinet is taking shape, so far with few surprises as the new prime minister names allies to key posts. Much discussion has centred on the diversity of the top team, with Kwasi Kwarteng …
Baby names: why we all choose the same ones: Young parents often look for the name that will be as unique as their kid. Minnie Zhou | Unsplash You might be one of those people who, since their own childhood, has curated lists of potential names for any children you might have. Or your interest …
‘Walk straight’: how small-town residents navigate without street signs and names: Residents of rural areas depend on social interactions to give directions. Peter Titmuss/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Linguistic landscape is the study of languages used in signs. As most of the field’s pioneering studies were based on cities, research comes to be …
Discrimination: Swedish study shows job applicants with foreign names receive far fewer responses: Sweden is often lauded for its gender equality. The gender gap in unpaid (house)work is narrow. Wide access to affordable, state-subsidised daycare, together with the right for parents of young children to work part time, means that women’s participation in the labour …
How Britain’s favourite festive birds got their names: shutterstock During the pandemic, many Britons picked up a backyard birdwatching hobby. Birds provide endless entertainment, from the captivating mechanics of flight to their fascinating names. Many species of bird have come to be strongly associated with certain times of year. In Britain, the festive season is …
South Africa in the news: We have already found the player: Saba Karim names Hardik Pandya’s replacement before South Africa ODIs: Thus, he is the second-highest run-getter — only behind Maharastra’s Ruturaj Gaikwad — and is being considered as a replacement for Hardik in the limited-overs setup for the South Africa tour. ALSO …: “South …
South Africa in the news: Not Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli; Bollywood Star Akshay Kumar Names His Favourite Indian Cricketers: “My favourite cricketers in the current times is KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan,” he said. Meanwhile, the Indian team would be heading to South Africa for a full-fledged tour where they would play …
South Africa in the news: CSA NAMES PROTEAS TEST SQUAD VS INDIA: JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is pleased to announce a 21-strong, Proteas Test squad that will take on India in three Betway Test matches from 26 December to 15 January 2022. The series …: “South Africa” – BingNews Omicron’s growing presence puts Korea …
These are the latest trending searches on Google right now: Urban Dictionary names meaning: : Daily Search Trends Have you tried: Diving with Sharks?
Online anonymity: study found ‘stable pseudonyms’ created a more civil environment than real user names : Shutterstock The ability to remain anonymous when commenting online is a double-edged sword. It is valuable because it enables people to speak without fear of social and legal discrimination. But this is also what makes it dangerous. Someone from a …
South Africa in the news: Sun Life names new president of Sun Life Asia: Ingrid Johnson has been named the new president of Sun Life Asia, responsible for one of Sun Life’s strategic pillars encompassing life, health and wealth management businesses in eight Asian markets, …: “South Africa” – BingNews “MAILBOX: Political parties and their …
South Africa in the news: Chevron Names New VP: Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) has named Marissa Badenhorst as its new vice president of health, safety and environment, effective January 1, 2022.: “South Africa” – BingNews Hosts and holders South Africa reach semi-finals of COSAFA Women’s Championship: Hosts and defending champions South Africa are through to …
South Africa in the news: Broos names squad to face Ethiopia: JOHANNESBURG – Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos announced his 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia next month. The coach admitted he and his team are still in the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Biden Slated for Third Dose; …
Pasha 124: How Nairobi’s informal settlements got their names: Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, started as a railway depot in 1899 and developed into a colonial administration centre, then into a commercial and regional hub. Informal settlements in the city grew in parallel, arising from colonial policies that excluded local people from permanent residence, and driven …