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Many African countries suffer from electricity shortages. Some need to double their generating capacity. In an effort to match demand countries like Egypt and Uganda are looking at the option of nuclear energy. Given the huge costs associated with nuclear builds, Hartmut Winkler discusses why these countries should look for cheaper solutions.
African business schools have to balance the demands of getting global recognition while at the same time staying relevant to local realities. It’s a tough balance to strike. Kutlwano Ramaboa argues that it’s tricky and hard, but necessary.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Russian President Vladimir Putin. Egypt seems likely to be the next African country with nuclear energy.
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Hartmut Winkler, University of Johannesburg
Are there cheaper alternatives to nuclear power to alleviate energy shortages in Africa?
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Business + Economy
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Kutlwano Ramaboa, University of Cape Town
African business schools can benefit from the rigourous process offered by global rankings and accreditations.
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Health + Medicine
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Kate Rees, University of Cape Town; Remco Peters, University of Pretoria
In many parts of sub-Saharan Africa men who have sex with men encounter stigma and prejudice when accessing health services.
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Politics + Society
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Steven Friedman, University of Johannesburg
The chaos visiting South Africa's North-West province shows that ordinary people in rural areas have got a raw deal from ruling party.
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Jamie Carr, University of Leeds
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