Celebrity Send-Off: the show hoping to get us talking about funerals by getting celebrities to watch their own: In the show Celebrity Send-Off famous people ask a loved one to arrange a funeral for them. It might seem like an odd premise for a show but this three-part mini-series produced by Channel 4 but it …
5 key talking points as Afcon enters the knock-out phase in Côte d’Ivoire: Judging from media and online activity, this has been the most talked about Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in many years. That’s not just because the tournament, held every two years, is becoming a significant event on the international football calendar. It’s …
Five tips on talking politics with family without falling out – from a conflict resolution expert: Family gatherings can be difficult, especially when politics enters the conversation. If you feel anxious about discussing divisive issues and falling out with people you love, you are not alone. The war between Israel and Gaza, climate change, culture …
We’re talking about AI a lot right now – and it’s not a moment too soon: LookerStudio / Shutterstock When OpenAI unchained the “beast” that is ChatGPT back in November 2022, the pace of market competition between tech companies involved in AI increased exponentially. Market competition determines the price of goods and services, their quality …
Sindiwe Magona’s new book of essays tackles issues South Africans aren’t talking about: I Write Into the Yawning Void is Magona’s new book, released in the year she turns 80. Björn Rudner Björn Rudman Sindiwe Magona – who turns 80 this year – is a celebrated South African writer, storyteller, speaker and activist. In 2022 …
Milisuthando: a powerful documentary that will get South Africans talking about identity: A still from the documentary about growing up in South Africa. Milisuthando/Rob Pollock/Francis Burger Milisuthando is a debut feature length documentary film by Milisuthando Bongela. Taking the form of a personal essay, it’s an intimate story about family and ancestors, about “inside apartheid’s …
Talking to babies may contribute to brain development – here’s how to do it: aslysun/Shutterstock Talking to your baby or toddler shapes the structure of their brain, my colleagues and I have discovered. For the study, which is published in The Journal of Neuroscience, we enrolled 163 children at either six months of age or …
Positive affirmations: how talking to yourself can let the light in: ESB Professional/Shutterstock Despite being a source of constant bad news, the internet is also awash with attempts at countering negativity. A quick search for “inspirational” content yields heaps of speeches, songs and sayings intended to make sense of tough times. Lists of the latter …
Women Talking – a radical film that reimagines how cinema can be made: Words matter. They give expression to our experiences, allow us to tell our stories and make sense of our place within the world. With language comes the ability to speak: to speak for, and to speak out. To name injustices and imagine …
Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv are talking – just not about peace: Common ground: back-channel negotiations have succeeded in brokering deals including over grain exports. vchal via Shutterstock At the G20 summit in Bali in November, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new ten-point plan to end hostilities. He demands nothing less than the withdrawal …
Joe Biden is meeting African leaders – why free trade is a major talking point: The Agoa agreement provides eligible African countries with duty-free access to the US market. AFP PHOTO / GIANLUIGI GUERCIA African leaders face a dilemma over trade relations with the United States. Should they push for the extension of the Africa …
Ukraine war: what are ‘dirty bombs’ and why is Russia suddenly talking about them?: Since the invasion of Ukraine in February, the threat that weapons of mass destruction would be used has been a constant concern. Discussion of this threat has tended to focus on the possibility that Russia might resort to using its nuclear …
How bonds work and why everyone is talking about them right now: a finance expert explains: The Bank of England is buying bonds again. Just as it was about to start selling the debt it had accumulated as part of its last effort to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the central bank has …
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Climate anxiety is real. Why talking about it matters: Carla, a climate researcher photographed for one of the projects, says: “No, I don’t feel hope. I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel." Neal Haddaway As the climate changes, negative environmental effects are being felt and seen around the world. The effect …
South Africa in the news: Glasgow Climate Pact: The 7 key talking points from the new global deal at COP26: As the dust settles on COP26 in Glasgow, people are still getting to grips with the new Glasgow Climate Pact and what that means for the global climate movement. Here, edie outlines seven key talking …
South Africa in the news: Five talking points ahead of Wales v South Africa: Wales will be looking to claim a fifth successive home victory over South Africa when they host the world champions at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. Wayne Pivac’s men started their Autumn …: “South Africa” – BingNews India d under 19 …
South Africa in the news: Jones fields young guns at capacity Twickenham – England v Tonga Talking Points: The last time England were roared on by an 82,000 crowd was in March 2020 when Wales were dispatched 33-30. England open their Autumn Nations Series when they host Tonga at Twickenham on Saturday. The …: “South …