Medical experts are calling for global action to tackle the viruses that cause the liver disease hepatitis. The first worldwide estimates in drug users show 10 million have hepatitis C while 1.3 million have hepatitis B. Writing in the Lancet, experts say only a fraction of those who could benefit are receiving antiviral drugs. Only… Continue reading Hepatitis Taking a Toll in Millions, WHO
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The Wal-Mart Question Finally Hits Africa: South Africa Should Ensure Robust Scrutiny of The Deal
The next two months remain crucial in the history of foreign direct investment in South Africa. Wal Mart, the US retail giant is negotiating its grand entrance to Africa’s growing markets and this deal is reported to be its biggest acquisition since 1999 when it bought Asda, the British supermarket. A few months back, the… Continue reading The Wal-Mart Question Finally Hits Africa: South Africa Should Ensure Robust Scrutiny of The Deal
International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination Should Challenge Us Against all Forms of Discrimination
In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21st of March as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Celebrated annually, and meant to remind countries of their collective responsibility in the fight against all forms of discrimination, this day’s observation owes its existence to the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in which 69 people who… Continue reading International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination Should Challenge Us Against all Forms of Discrimination