By Shout-Africa Cameroon correspondent with field reports – South Africa will between November 28 and December 9, 2011, host representatives from 194 states for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP 17), to discuss reduction of emissions which pollute and alter the global climate. Since the first meeting of the COP in 1994, recognition of the potential threat of climate change has grown steadily among states. However, progress in addressing this threat has not been so smooth. The COP 17 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in the sunny city of Durban, South Africa,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 1st 2011 |
Women earn less than men for similar work and, despite the growing focus on reducing gender inequality in recent years, the pay gap is widening. “Women in developing economies in particular are worse off today than they were last year, giving credence to the impression that women bear the brunt of economic downturns,” says Sandra Burmeister, CEO of the Landelahni Recruitment Group. In South Africa, women earn on average 34% less than their male counterparts, compared to 33% a year ago. The pay gap is at its lowest in the non-profit sector at 5%. In the public sector it is... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, October 31st 2011 |
It is the latest trend and yet the only one of its kind in Africa. South Africa’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system is not only being hailed as the best for..
Publish Date: Thursday, October 27th 2011 |
After hosting a successful World Cup last year, South Africa is doing it again. This time around it will be hosting the 17 Conference of Parties (COP17)..
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 19th 2011 |
Love yourself, love your locks, be aware – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Novartis Oncology (Novartis) is teaming with Carlton Hair through the month of October to remind women everywhere that when it comes to breast health, knowledge is power and putting yourself first is what counts most. Step into any Carlton Hair salon across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal in October and pamper yourself with a limited edition, pink hydration hair treatment at a special discount rate of R200 (normally valued at R350). And while you love your locks, find out more about breast cancer –... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, October 19th 2011 |
