Zuma shows, once again, that he’s adroit at playing to the gallery
By positioning himself as a loveable granddad to supporters and the punchline of a joke to his opposition, Zuma adroitly defangs the very serious charges against him.
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Ghana’s copyright law for folklore hampers cultural growth
New regulations on the use of folklore are a hindrance to local artists.
Childcare is critical for COVID‑19 recovery. We can’t just snap back to ‘normal’ funding arrangements
The government’s emergency relief package for childcare centres has kept many from collapsing financially due to COVID-19. The transition to other arrangements must be slow and carefully managed.
Resist efforts to water down FOFA, to protect all Australians
As public hearings into the Future of Financial Advice’s Senate inquiry begin on Thursday, it’s probably not overstating the case to say the financial planning industry is at a crossroads. With the F0FA…
The government has again rescued the childcare sector from collapse. But short‑term fixes still leave it at risk
The government is paying childcare services in hot-spots 25% of pre-pandemic revenue. But without parents’ fees, the sector is still in a tough position.
Attempts to carve up the licence fee are the real threat to the BBC
Tomorrow will see the opening salvos in a debate that will determine the BBC’s future. At the Oxford Media Convention, Tony Hall will mount a strenuous defence of the BBC licence fee – and address the…
Why the African Union’s decision on a top post is being seen as a litmus test
The election of commissioners is a key step in the reform process of the African Union Commission.
COVID halved international student numbers in Australia. The risk now is we lose future skilled workers and citizens
Having international students in Australia gives us a head start in the global race to attract skilled migrants. COVID border closures that halved their numbers could have very long-term costs.
Why government loans are the fairest way to fund South Africa’s students
A “buy now, pay later” model is well suited to financing higher education. Commercial bank loans are not viable. Government-backed loans with income-contingent repayment are the fair solution.
Breaking the university impasse: time to put plans and research into action
There has been a great deal of research, planning and talking to come up with solutions to South Africa’s higher education funding crisis. Some of these plans must now be put into action.
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