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Achille Mbembe: The universal right to breathe
‘Modernity has been an interminable war on life. And it is far from over.’ We need to start anew; reclaim the oxygen that belongs to all on Earth
The coping mechanisms the DRC is putting in place as it faces Ebola, measles and Covid-19
The DRC has systematically gone about strengthening health infrastructure, engaging the community and doing better research
Global finance and charity killed African healthcare
What happened to the once universally accepted idea of healthcare for all?
Bumbling, irrational, deadly: The Tanzanian president is getting the Covid-19 response all wrong
Discerning leadership is critical in the time of Covid-19 and John Magufuli’s decisions — or lack thereof — have put Tanzanians at greater risk
Are surrogate and IVF babies ‘essential’ in a pandemic?
Now is the time to examine how reproductive health in South Africa is riddled by inequities based on race and class
South Africa could see 40 000 Covid-19 deaths by November
South Africa won’t have enough hospital beds, intensive care or otherwise, to treat Covid-19 patients, official predictions reveal. But there’s still time to act, say experts
Three months in, Covid-19 poses triple threats in Africa
Health, debt and hunger are huge threats to the continent’s stability
Open letter: Mr Biden, America must lead the next global catastrophe
Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently
Deciding whose lives really matter in a pandemic
Will it be assumed that those with disabilities do not deserve life-saving care?
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Locally built ventilators ready in two weeks as Covid cases rise
The companies making the non-invasive devices, which will create jobs and are cheaper than other types, include car and diving manufacturers
Demolition of hope in Hangberg
The City of Cape Town in June twice knocked down structures on land allocated for other purposes. The city says these were not evictions; residents ask why no police are available for rapes and murders
Corruption allegations: It’s a family affair at Dihlabeng municipality
The mayor, her relatives and their friends keep landing lucrative tenders and using state resources. Yet Lindiwe Makhalema has failed to declare the list of her relationships with people and companies benefiting from the municipality
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
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Security and Compliance Evolution in the Data Revolution
Organisations must adopt a risk-based approach to compliance and rely on technology to mitigate that risk and on people and process controls as well
