Black Panther, Wakanda Forever and the problem with Hollywood – an African perspective: Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever were global hits that played out in an imaginary African kingdom and feature a universe of black creative talent. What’s not to love about the franchise? Quite a lot, reckons cultural and literary studies scholar …
The signs that the EU has completely changed its perspective on adding new members since Russia invaded Ukraine: In her annual address on the state of the European Union, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest signal yet of the intention to add Ukraine and other nations as member states. Her speech …
Swarm: Donald Glover’s new show is a dark meditation on fan culture from a decidedly Black female perspective: Swarm, a new show from Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, exposes the very real dangers of obsessive fandoms. Each episode begins with a series of title cards that let the audience know that “this is not a …
Trevor Noah brought a new perspective to TV satire – as well as a whole new audience: South African comedian Trevor Noah at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 12, 2022. Photo by Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images After seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show …
Kenya’s election promises: an economist’s perspective: Kenyans protest rising food prices and call for urgent government action in Nairobi. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images Kenya has four presidential candidates in the August 2022 general election. They recently launched their manifestos and one thing ties them together: the economy. In no other Kenyan election has the …
Is being gay un-African? A philosopher’s perspective: Most African countries have tough anti-gay laws. Wikimedia Commons Most African countries are constitutional democracies that afford extensive rights and freedoms to their citizens, and safeguard their dignity. It is arbitrary, to say the least, to exclude from these the right to express sexuality or gender identity. But …
My open source journey with C from a neurodiverse perspective: My open source journey with C from a neurodiverse perspective Rikard Grossma… Tue, 05/10/2022 – 03:00 Register or Login to like Register or Login to like I was born in 1982, which in human years is only 40 years in the past (at the time …
A cool Kings Beach image: pier perspective #1 Image by dannebrog december 24, king’s beach on lake tahoe Image automatically curated and published by www.free-mail.co.za – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress. Have you tried: Diving with Sharks?
Check out this Kings Beach image: pier perspective #2 Image by dannebrog december 24, king’s beach on lake tahoe Image automatically curated and published by www.free-mail.co.za – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress. Have you tried: Sailing in Africa ?
Health, happiness and income inequity: fresh insights from an African perspective: Kigali, Rwanda: In Rwanda there are various positions and groups that are responsible for aspects of governance and decision-making. Shutterstock Problems with some forms of inequity are easier to understand than others. Unequal access to healthcare or food, for example, is clearly bad for …
How listening to real people’s voices outside the lab gave my research new perspective: tomertu/Shutterstock As a biotechnology research scientist, I specialise in designing and creating “smart” implantable materials. These materials can control cell behaviour and enable us, for example, to grow new, replacement tissue for patients with diseased or damaged tissue, deliver drugs to …
A cool Cape Town image: Cape Town Stadium monolith perspective 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 …
Rewarding academic achievement in schools creates barriers: a South African perspective: Schools believe that rewards recognise the pupils’ hard work and academic achievements. Getty Images Most South African parents and learners are familiar with the school practice of rewarding learners for academic achievement visibly, tangibly and publicly. Schools tend to reward in ways that are …
A nice Strand Beach image: Sandymount Strand, Perspective 5 Image by Michael Foley Photography Sandymount Strand lies in Dublin bay – you can see the enveloping arms of the bay – Howth Head to the left and Dalkey to the right. Image automatically curated and published by www.free-mail.co.za – CLICK HERE to learn more about …
Check out this Paternoster image: The BL King’s Topographical Collection: “A Perspective View of the NEW BRIDGE at RICHMOND in the COUNTY of SURRY.” Image by The British Library Visual Material information: Title: "A Perspective View of the NEW BRIDGE at RICHMOND in the COUNTY of SURRY." British Library shelfmark: Maps K.Top.41.20.d. Place of publication: …
A nice Camps Bay Beach image: Camps Bay – a perspective on where the sky meets the sea Image by Derek Keats Camps Bay Image automatically curated and published by www.free-mail.co.za – CLICK HERE to learn more about WP Robot for WordPress. Have you tried: Travelling to South Africa?
South Africa in the news: Promoting Economic Recovery From the Perspective of Energy-Economic Resilience: Model Construction and Case Study: Energy is both a basic resource needed for economic growth and an essential tool for economic recovery. The topic of resilience is becoming increasingly prominent in the energy-economic domain and has …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: The perspective: South Africa’s Democratic Trajectory: The Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) in partnership with the Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSF-SA) launched the report, Understanding South Africa’s Democratic …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s economic recovery must be swift and inclusive: When it comes to unemployment, …