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Vaccines could prevent the exploitation of Africans
There have been suggestions within various scientific communities that the African region could be the next epicentre of the coronavirus. For instance, scientists at Imperial College, London, recently predicted that not less than 300000 coronavirus deaths could be recorded in Africa in the coming weeks if preventive measures are not put in place. Such predictions, […]
Pandemics, new initiatives, and social work
There is delight and appreciation from many sectors about the new initiatives announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 21 April 2020 to address the socio-economic situation of South Africans. These initiatives focus, among others, on social relief and protection through grants for citizens who qualify for it, namely: -An increase in the child support grant […]
The struggles of emerging construction companies pre and during Covid-19 pandemic
The construction sector is pleading to be allowed to return to work as from the 1st of May under strict measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Construction Covid-19 Rapid Response Task Team (CC19RRTT) is the champion behind this initiative which consists of associations in the construction sector and its entire value chain […]
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International solidarity for Covid-19
China has an almost folksy way of describing what its intentions are in the maelstrom of complex international affairs – half a decade ago it was “people to people co-operation” and “win-win co-operation”. And for all its platitudinal soap-boxing at times, the People’s Republic puts its money and resources where its mouth is. Departed Chinese […]
A crises within a crises
The United States, currently the world’s epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, with over 100 000 deaths to date, has been plunged into a “crisis within a crisis”. The alleged murder of a black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer in the city of Minneapolis has changed the picture of the “most powerful country […]
The fight against Covid-19 – how Africans are embodying the true meaning of Africa month
If you have ever wondered why you feel such a strong sense of responsibility for the people in your community with the Covid-19 crisis upon us, just know that the spirit of unity was forged in our continent through centuries of struggle against colonisation and enslavement. The qualities of Ubuntu are deeply rooted in Africa […]
INNOVATION
Is 5G transmitting large amounts of data, harmful to human health...
In the midst of the virus SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) outbreak, a third of the world’s population currently has limited freedom of movement due to the...
EDUCATION
Our souls too must be fed!
Attending a Catholic primary school, we were encouraged from that age already to partake in Holy Mass during the week as well. It was...
ECONOMICS
Lockdown – relaxation and litigation
The lockdown, the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the subsequent regulations for the lockdown are most certainly going to precipitate litigation in the...
