Africa needs a quantum leap to arrest poverty
- By Southern Times --
- Dec 28, 2018 --
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Lusaka – African governments need to adopt adequate fiscal and structural policies that involve the private sector and improve infrastructure if the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target of eliminating poverty by 2030 is to be achieved. ...Read More
SADC faces another bout of El Niño-induced drought
- By Southern Times --
- Dec 28, 2018 --
- 14 Comments
Gaborone - Another bout of El Nino-induced drought is set to hit the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this rainy season. An earlier severe drought episode left more than 30 million families hungry in 2016. ...Read More
8,000 ‘slaves’ in Namibia … Among the lowest prevalence in Africa
- By Southern Times --
- Dec 28, 2018 --
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Windhoek Namibia ranks 45th among 51 African countries, when it comes to the prevalence of modern slavery on the continent. ...Read More
Where is the spirit of Christmas?
- By Southern Times --
- Dec 28, 2018 --
- 8 Comments
Everywhere we look, we are inundated with Christmas. From debates about the moral merits of songs, to elves that migrate throughout the houses and get into different situations, to lights and blow-up Santa Claus and reindeer decking the houses, are all signs of the coming celebration of Christmas. ...Read More
The ugly truth about poverty
- By Southern Times --
- Dec 28, 2018 --
- 4 Comments
As the year comes to an end, everyone is hopeful that the coming year would bring prosperity to one’s life. ...Read More
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