We wrap-up our series on the economics of higher education by looking at what African leaders can do to prioritize funding in tertiary education.  

The series was sparked by Malawi's decision to double fees for higher education which will definitely exclude the poor. So we've invited South Africa's (SA) former Statistician-General who is well vested in this subject and also travelled the continent engaging with universities and other academic institutions. How do the Chines, Indian and other countries get it right and what is making Africa stay behind?

 To lead us in this discussion, Thami Ngubeni hosted Dr Pali Lehohla, SA's former Statistician-General.

We wrap-up our series on the economics of higher education by looking at what African leaders can do to prioritize funding in tertiary education. &nbsp;
The series was sparked by Malawi's decision to double fees for higher education which will definitely exclude the poor. So we've invited South Africa's (SA) former Statistician-General who is well vested in this subject and also travelled the continent engaging with universities and other academic institutions. How do the Chines, Indian and other countries get it right and what is making Africa stay behind?
&nbsp;To lead us in this discussion, Thami Ngubeni hosted Dr Pali Lehohla, SA's former Statistician-General.

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What makes higher education expensive in Africa?

More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations following the introduction of tougher anti-LGBTQ+ legislation earlier this year.

The crackdown has drawn strong criticism from human rights organisations and the United Nations.

 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk had urged Senegal not to adopt the new law, warning of its potential impact on human rights and discrimination.

The UN has previously called on Senegal to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations between adults.

Unathi Batyashe spoke to Seif Magango, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations following the introduction of tougher anti-LGBTQ+ legislation earlier this year.
The crackdown has drawn strong criticism from human rights organisations and the United Nations.
&nbsp;UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker T&uuml;rk had urged Senegal not to adopt the new law, warning of its potential impact on human rights and discrimination.
The UN has previously called on Senegal to decriminalise consensual same-sex relations between adults.
Unathi Batyashe spoke to Seif Magango, Spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights...

UN Human Rights Office concerned as Senegalese authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations 

South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% in the second quarter of the year, up from 32.7% percent in the previous quarter. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show the number of unemployed people increased by 345-thousand to 8-point-5 million, while employment fell slightly by 16-thousand to 16-point-7 million. The figures highlight continued pressure on the labour market, with more people entering the workforce but struggling to find jobs.Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa has more.

South Africa's unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% in the second quarter of the year, up from 32.7% percent in the previous quarter. The latest figures from Statistics South Africa show the number of unemployed people increased by 345-thousand to 8-point-5 million, while employment fell slightly by 16-thousand to 16-point-7 million. The figures highlight continued pressure on the labour market, with more people entering the workforce but struggling to find jobs.Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa has more.

South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 33.6%

Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region's focus from crude oil exports to building an integrated regional energy and industrial hub. 

The agreement, signed by the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Vitol Bahrain E.C., provides the framework for the proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub. The project will integrate petroleum refining, storage, logistics, petrochemicals and cross-border energy infrastructure along Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast.

 To discuss this further Thami Ngubeni spoke to Energy economist Dr Lungile Mashele.

Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region's focus from crude oil exports to building an integrated regional energy and industrial hub.&nbsp;
The agreement, signed by the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Vitol Bahrain E.C., provides the framework for the proposed Tanga Regional Energy Hub. The project will integrate petroleum refining, storage, logistics, petrochemicals and cross-border energy infrastructure along Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast.
&nbsp;To discuss this further Thami Ngubeni spoke to Energy economist Dr Lungile Mashele.

What makes higher education expensive in Africa?

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