Articles
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Whilst the war in Ukraine is having an impact across the globe those who will be hardest hit are in the developing world which relies on food and fertiliser supplies from Russia and Ukraine. A real possibility of mass hunger looms.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Covid pandemic brought to light problems with South African health care which is plagued by weaknesses in the system and corruption. Despite this frontline workers showed their care and dedication to their jobs and there have been some positives. Wider lessons, however, can be learned from this experience about the need to combat corruption and building a developmental state, much closer to the needs of the grassroots population.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
P&O has admitted that it broke the law in failing to consult with staff over sacking 800 workers done by video link. No consequences have followed from this. Yet if the worker's union had broken the law then the full weight of the state would swiftly have been brought to bear with funds seized, officials in court and an attempt to destroy the organisation.