How can children be taught that they matter beyond what they accomplish – or don’t – in our modern society’s toxic culture of high grades, prestigious university attendance and material possessions?
The plight of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and many others illustrates the struggles that African democrats have to own until the Commonwealth and other international organisations speak out and act accordingly against democratic decline.
The world currently has ample food supplies, but uncertainties like rising input costs and weather conditions may influence future crop yields, potentially leading to a food crisis if not managed properly.
While Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire, Israel’s attacks on its neighbour are regarded as a precursor to a new land grab and a permanent ‘security’ presence.
South Africans earning between R30,000 and R60,000 per month are increasingly under financial strain as stagnant wages and rising living costs force many to rely on credit to maintain a middle-class lifestyle.