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The Race To The Bottom

The Race To The Bottom

It's time for change, real change

The race to the bottom in terms of economics is one for attaining the lowest cost, whilst retaining or increasing the highest margin of profit. Who is profiting from this race and at whose expense? Is it sustainable? What forces drive the race?

#Society #Economy #Globalization

‘Biafra’ All Over Again

‘Biafra’ All Over Again

History is about to repeat itself

Between 1966 and 1970, Biafra was all over the news media for those old enough to remember. What was called a war, was in fact a genocide comparable to the Rwandan genocide of the 90’s or worse. Let's fast forward from 1966 to Sept 12, 2017.

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Biafra

UbuntuFM Africa | Biafra (1969)

50 years of Oil, Blood & Deprivation

The story of the Biafra genocide is one of the culturally incompatible and ideologically far-flung nations enclosed in a post-colonial contraption that started in the late ’60s and continues up to this day. One of the key underlying factors in the conflict may be attributed to the presence of oil. Biafra has one of the biggest if not the biggest oil reserves in Africa.

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Fact or fiction? When it matters and when not

Macauly | British colonial ruler in the 1800’s

On the deeper meaning of (mis)information

When the facts are too hard for us to bear, fiction may provide us with a comfortable alternative reality. And yet there are circumstances where both fact nor fiction matter. Because they are both beside the point.

#Society #History #Colonialism #FakeNews

The value and merits of 'junk'

South Africa's President Zuma facing his country's 'junk' credit status.

Should we believe the hype or take issue with it?

Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has downgraded South Africa's rating to 'junk' status, as the country's currency continued to slide following a major cabinet reshuffle. Let's discuss the value and merits of being labeled 'junk'.

#Society #Economy

The State vs. God

The State vs. God | Photo credit: ECD communication/Adventist Review

The age old legal debate on religious freedoms is still relevant today

When we think about or talk about ‘freedom of speech', people’s opinions are mostly pretty clear-cut. Yes, we should be able to speak freely about what is on our mind, regardless of the topic, as long as we don’t infringe upon another human being to that same basic human right. With regard to ‘religious freedom’ or the right to exercise religious beliefs, our conversations spark heated debate.

#Society #History #Religion