England Rugby captain’s decision to prioritise mental health could inspire more athletes to do the same: Many elite athletes still find it difficult to speak out about their mental health. Marco Iacobucci Epp/ Shutterstock England Rugby Union captain Owen Farrell recently announced he was deciding to step away from international duties. The 32-year-old said his …
Gaza conflict: if the cycle of violence is to end we must not prioritise one side’s suffering over the other: Shortly after the Hamas massacre in Israel on October 7, people I know and respect were posting Palestinian solidarity notices on their social media feeds. I am supportive of the rights of the Palestinian people …
COVID: five things the UK must prioritise in its pandemic recovery plan: On the second anniversary of Britain first going into lockdown, and with the country now opening up, this is a good opportunity to make sense of what happened in the pandemic, what it meant, and what needs to be done next. Some of …
South Africa in the news: Bantu Holomisa: UDM aims to prioritise policies over political personalities in bid to boost public service: United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa says depoliticisation is the key to tackling corruption at local government level. The party, which has seen a steady decline in support since 2004, is …: “South Africa” …
Why the UK’s vaccine rollout should prioritise people according to deprivation as well as age: There's a case for targeting vaccine rollout on areas where healthy life expectancy is low, such as Blackpool. Ian Walsh/Shutterstock The UK’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has swiftly offered increased protection to millions of Britons, who are being prioritised largely according …
South Africa in the news: It’s vital to prioritise TB preventive therapy for almost a million South Africans – right now: If tuberculosis is to be eradicated by 2035, enhanced strategies for preventing close contacts of TB patients from developing the disease are urgently needed as an essential service in the healthcare …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: Call To Prioritise The Well-being Of Healthcare Workers: A combination of heightened mobility across various provinces, an increase in super-spreader events, a new virus variant and a decrease in compliance with social-distancing protocols have contributed …: “South Africa” – BingNews Covid news – live: Door-to-door testing to find South African …
South Africa in the news: State expresses wish for February rollout of vaccines, will prioritise healthcare workers: Negotiations with coronavirus vaccine manufacturers are at an advanced stage, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who announced a vaccine rollout strategy on Sunday amid criticism that the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Reuters World News Summary: Following …
Police should prioritise negotiation over routine force to win back trust: Riot police block a road entrance during a rally in London in 2011. Shutterstock/1000 words As a young researcher in 1979, I was out on patrol with two Strathclyde constables in a rough Glasgow housing estate. We drew up alongside half-a-dozen teenagers, who were …
East African countries should prioritise their essential medicines for drug registration: Antimicrobial resistance is a real threat. GettyImages The World Health Organisation (WHO) introduced an essential medicine list in 1977. The aim was to help countries prioritise which medicines to make available for public use. Every two years the WHO publishes a model list which …
Subsidies for South Africa’s minibus taxis must prioritise needs of passengers — and cities: Minibus taxis in Alexandra township, Johannesburg. Andrea Lindner/picture alliance/Getty Images South Africa’s transport minister, Fikile Mbalula, has confirmed his commitment to implement a new subsidy for the country’s minibus taxi sector. For the first time, he also provided a timeline for …
South Africa in the news: BLSA implores Mboweni to prioritise revenue collection in MTBPS: In an open letter from Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) addressed to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, the organisation asks that the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) “aggressively trim …: “South Africa” – BingNews Businesses start anti-lockdown crowd-fund to kickstart PANDA …
South Africa in the news: Hawks must prioritise probe into Guptas’ R70 million tax refund – DA: This was after South Africa’s major banks closed Gupta-linked accounts. “The DA finds the personal involvement by SARS commissioner Tom Moyane in intervening and securing the payment into the Gupta account far from regular. SARS cannot be used …
African states don’t prioritise maritime security – here’s why they should: Port workers secure berthing ropes belonging to a container ship as it prepares to dock at the port of San Pedro, Ivory Coast Luc Gnago/Reuters Piracy off the African coastline has been a headline grabbing phenomenon for more than a decade. For a few …
South Africa in the news: Madonsela says SA needs to prioritise, invest more in quality education: The theme: Challenges faced by higher education institutions: Students’ demands versus Government responses. During her address, Madonsela said that South Africa is not investing enough in education was a concern.: “South Africa” – BingNews Beware high online booking prices …