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Do we have a culture of violence in South Africa?
The recent events in Senekal in the Eastern Free State have, for the umpteenth time, thrust the related issues of farm murders, racial tension, violent crime, and the responses of political leaders to these issues on the national agenda. The latest outrage was sparked by the murder of farm manager Brendin Horner. On Tuesday 6 October 2020, demonstrators – […]
Covid-19 and the impact on vulnerable groups
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has laid bare some of the challenges faced by society and the vulnerable groups in particular, whom the World Health Organisation (WHO) specifies as pregnant women, elderly people, malnourished people, and people who are ill or immunocompromised. These groups are further confronted with triple challenges of poverty, unemployment and inequality. The […]
The future of our cities
In Singapore, there are automated meter readers and drones to detect infectious diseases, autonomous cars, assistive robots in healthcare; and one can travel with ease through the city’s train and bus system with contactless payments. In fact, Singapore has a Digital Government Blueprint, which outlines how the government will better deliver public services through the […]
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The people must be vigilant about govt spending
When the President announced the national lockdown in March this year, I was concerned about the Covid-19 virus and the impact the national lockdown was going to have on our already fragile economy. However, like many, I was encouraged and hopeful about the announcement of the social relief and an economic support package of R500 […]
Development finance institutions pledge to sustain Covid-19 mitigation, livelihood recovery
Multilateral development finance institutions have pledged to continue to collaborate in their efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and accelerate the recovery of economies and livelihoods. At an extraordinary virtual meeting to discuss the impact of their responses to the pandemic and the worsening debt situation, the organizations said that sustaining […]
Where to now Minister Mboweni?
Where to now? I do wish that there was a clear path that will help us navigate this unfamiliar territory. Depleting government finances and increasing government demands is a cause for concern. I become familiar that the Minister of Finance, Mr Tito Mboweni is a good cook, knowingly to cook a nice meal, you will […]
INNOVATION
Is 2020 the year Africa takes charge of its destiny?
Does 2020 mark the year Africa steps into its stride and takes charge of its destiny in the 21st century?
While we’re still dealing with...
EDUCATION
Fractured doesn’t mean broken
When Covid-19 hit, there were only four questions that took primary place in the human anxious hours of 3 am in the morning:
Am I...
ECONOMICS
Development finance institutions pledge to sustain Covid-19 mitigation, livelihood recovery
Multilateral development finance institutions have pledged to continue to collaborate in their efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and accelerate...
