Kalk Bay Books & Penguin South Africa invite literature lovers to the Cape Town launch of “Why Africa is Poor and what Africans can do about it” by Greg Mills With him on the panel to discuss this vital book, will be the Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, and Professor Robert Schrire will introduce the speakers. Economic growth does not demand a secret formula. Good development examples now abound in East Asia and farther afield in other parts of Asia, and in Central America. But why then has Africa failed to realise its potential in half a century of independence?... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
SOUTH AFRICA – Kwa-Zulu Natal singer and songwriter, Holly, is finding a growing – and increasingly devoted – audience for her beautifully crafted original songs. Already the 14-year-old is proving age is no barrier to racking up a full schedule of live dates that see the Durban-based artist reaching fans all across the province. One of Holly’s biggest live shows to date was a performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Fan Park in Durban on July 7th where she was amongst the featured entertainers at the semi-final between Germany and Spain. “It was intimidating playing for 20 000 people... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
A new study looking at the role probiotics may play in increasing CD4 cell count in people with HIV infection is underway at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). Today, researchers began a 3-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to demonstrate safety and efficacy of taking capsules with 2 billion cells of a strain of Bacillus coagulans probiotics known as GanedenBC30 to increase critical CD4 cell count, a measure of immune status used to gauge progression of HIV infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that more than 1.1 million people are living in the United States (U.S.) with... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
South Africa’s ANC party said that the indications by the Democratic Alliance that it will engage in whatever means, including employing underhand methods, to influence targeted ANC MPs to vote against the Protection of Information Bill is a serious affront to the integrity of parliament and established democratic processes. “As the leading opposition party, the DA should respect the available avenues provided for by our constitutional democracy and contribute superior arguments to influence the process, rather than strike secret deals, including dispensing cash parcels, to woo MPs to vote in its favour,” said the Office of the ANC Chief Whip, ANC Parliamentary... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
