May 09, 2024 08:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Minimum wage policies are typically aimed at reducing poverty. Yet there is little direct evidence of this effect, especially in developing countries. And none for South Africa. In a recent paper, we consider the...
War in Gaza has plunged Israel’s tourism industry into a crisis it will struggle to recover from
May 09, 2024 08:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
On a warm evening in April 2023, I sat outside a café in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalems Old City and enjoyed a drink with friends. An exuberant American tourist sat at the table next to us and excitedly told us...
Latin America: several countries look to combat gang violence by fighting fire with fire
May 09, 2024 08:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
Gangs have an enduring presence in Latin America. They have existed as power brokers, illicit economic actors and spoilers in the developmental processes of several countries. And yet, despite their power and influence,...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
May 09, 2024 08:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Ahead of the European parliament elections in June, Germany has lowered the age limit on participation to 16. This makes it the largest of just a handful of states in the EU to allow people under the age of 18 to vote....
Yes, Australia’s big supermarkets have been price gouging
May 09, 2024 08:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
A much-awaited report into Coles and Woolworths has found what many customers have long believed Australias big supermarkets engage in price gouging. What started as a simple Senate inquiry into grocery prices and...
May 09, 2024 08:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Science
Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without...
How is China being taught at Australian universities?
May 09, 2024 08:01 am UTC| Insights & Views Business
As the past few years have illustrated so clearly, the Australia-China relationship is complicated. As such, it is crucial for Australians to develop a more nuanced understanding of China as this will help foster better...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects