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Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries

Feb 3, '20Byhttps://theconversation.com/corruption-in-south-africa-echoes-of-leaders-who-plundered-their-countries-130136

One of the shameful achievements of the African National Congress (ANC) in its 25 years of governing post-apartheid South Africa is that it’s living up to the political stereotype of what is wrong with post-colonial Africa – unethical and corrupt African leaders who exercise power through patronage.

How international trade can unlock the potential of the cultural economy in developing countries

Jan 21, '20Byhttps://theconversation.com/how-international-trade-can-unlock-the-potential-of-the-cultural-economy-in-developing-countries-126793

There is growing interest in the creative economy in emerging markets in terms of its impact on employment and economic growth, as well as social and cultural impacts.

We are using computer models to fight drug resistance

Dec 12, '19Byhttps://theconversation.com/we-are-using-computer-models-to-fight-drug-resistance-128176

The infectious disease burden in Africa is very high, particularly for tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV/AIDS. In 2018, nearly a quarter (24%) of TB cases in the world were in Africa. The region accounted for 93% of malaria cases. The continent also bears the brunt of the HIV epidemic: 20.6 million of the 37.9 million people living with HIV are in eastern and southern Africa.

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