How Sicilians are resetting their social norms to strengthen future generations against mafia influence: Bearing witness to the profound consequences of violence and injustice for a long period of time can deeply fracture communities, resulting in collective trauma. But, where there is oppression, a determined resistance will always rise to challenge it. One such example …
How genetically modifying mosquitoes could strengthen the world’s war on malaria: Genetic modification could make malaria-carrying mosquitoes harmless. LeliaSpb/Getty Images It’s been 126 years since British medical doctor Sir Ronald Ross discovered that mosquitoes in the Anopheles family are primarily responsible for transmitting malaria parasites between vertebrate hosts. Since his discovery, mosquitoes have been found …
The body choosing Kenya’s election commission is being overhauled – how this could strengthen democracy: William Ruto is sworn-in as Kenya's president in September 2022. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta looks on. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images Kenya has new rules for choosing the people who run its elections. President William Ruto has signed into law …
Online events: how to strengthen volunteering, scale up mental health provision and counter misinformation: Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most disruptive and damaging events in decades. But since December 2020, The Conversation has been playing a key role in a project that seeks to mitigate some of its harms: the International …
Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK’s net zero target?: Donvictorio/Shutterstock The UK’s new prime minister, Liz Truss, has pledged to suspend green levies on energy bills and look for “better ways to deliver our net zero targets”. Despite a record-breaking heatwave plus wildfires, droughts and floods …
Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad: The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s …
COVID reinfections: are they milder and do they strengthen immunity?: illpaxphotomatic/Shutterstock We’ve known since early on in the pandemic that COVID reinfections could occur. One of the first reinfections reported was in a 33-year-old man from Hong Kong. His initial infection was diagnosed on March 26 2020, with his second infection, with a genetically distinct …
South Africa in the news: Turkey pledges 15 million Covid-19 vaccine doses for Africa in bid to strengthen ties: Turkey will send 15 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Saturday at a major summit of the continent’s leaders, adding that the low vaccination rates …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
BBC: why enhancing the public broadcaster’s fact-checking would strengthen its impartiality: From the 1926 General Strike, through the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, to the more recent Brexit debate and the COVID-19 pandemic, how the BBC tries to ensure impartiality in its journalism has always generated fierce debates about its independence. Every director-general since its foundation …
South Africa in the news: DFC and Citi Risk Management Solution Helps Gavi Strengthen the Foundations of the COVAX Facility: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), in conjunction with Citi, today announced it is providing a risk management solution to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), to mitigate risk …: “South Africa” – BingNews Desert teamwork …
South Africa in the news: Pieter Malan hundred repays Warwickshire investment to strengthen Division One hopes: Warwickshire 245 for 4 (Malan 141, Sibley 80) vs Worcestershire Warwickshire haven’t had much luck with overseas players this season. With Pieter Malan, the South Africa batter, missing the first …: “South Africa” – BingNews Rain mars fascinating encounter …
South Africa in the news: Counterpoint: The rand could overshoot and strengthen to 11 to the US dollar: If the rand strengthens significantly, domestic companies with high leverage, like banks and retailers, will benefit. Bonds yields will fall, and local portfolios with high global exposure will get …: “South Africa” – BingNews Rugby-Forty years on, …
South Africa in the news: Game changer: New initiative seeks to strengthen grassroots netball: A new netball club tournament has been launched by the sport’s national federation, hoping to bridge the gap between the district and national levels of the game.: “South Africa” – BingNews Paratus launches N billion bond: LISTED ICT infrastructure development company …
South Africa in the news: RES4Africa Foundation and SAPVIA signed a MoU to strengthen their collaboration for Africa’s energy transition: Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) and South Africa Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen their cooperation in the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Royals’ comments raise race issue …
South Africa in the news: Strengthen food safety nets for children including school nutrition programme – Tshepo Motsepe: South African child gauge report has called for the country to look at building a child-centred food system if it hopes to address the issue of child malnutrition still lingering from 1993 levels. The …: “South Africa” …
Technology and supermarket chains can help strengthen southern Africa’s food systems: Small and medium enterprises could use technology to take advantage of the growing global demand for fruit Shutterstock Agriculture and agro-processing value chains have been under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been particularly marked where they remain underdeveloped, as is the case …
South Africa in the news: Séché to Strengthen Its Positions in South Africa With the Acquisition of Spill Tech: Regulatory News: Séché Environnement (Paris:SCHP) announces the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of Spill Tech 1, a leader in environment …: “South Africa” – BingNews ECB maintains stimulus as virus clouds outlook: A resurgence …
South Africa in the news: Coronavirus: South Africa and Zambia to strengthen Trade Relations: Gina says that the seminar will focus on trade and investment opportunities available in both Zambia and South Africa. It will also provide a platform to also discuss strategic issues regarding Zambia …: “South Africa” – BingNews The Latest: WHO appoints …