South African whistle-blowers are an endangered species that faces retaliation and murder
he murder of Babita Deokaran, Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Gauteng Department of Health at the time of her death, attracted nationwide attention. She had uncovered extensive corruption in the department and submitted evidence of this to the relevant authorities. She would later investigate corruption related to the procurement of personal protective equipment during the Covid pandemic.
Kenya’s draft nuclear power law subjected to public participation pending ratification by legislature
The draft policy defines four broad objectives: the establishment of a sustainable nuclear power programme, strengthening safety and regulatory infrastructure, promotion of non-power nuclear applications and development of skilled human resources through a robust local industrial base.
Rights group sues Ghanaian government for signing ‘illegal’ deportation deal with US
The US sent a first group of five deportees to Eswatini in July, saying they had been convicted of serious crimes including murder and child rape.
Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet
What’s driving this downward spiral? Scientists may not agree on a single cause, but the evidence consistently points to a cluster of culprits: maternal smoking during pregnancy; obesity and poor diet; heavy metal exposure; and the relentless rise of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors.
