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26 May 2012
                       
 
 
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26 Mar 2012
 
 
The colour conundrum: Understanding skin-lightening in Africa
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
Skin-lightening involves the application of various cosmetic products to the skin with the aim of obtaining a lightened complexion by reducing its melanin content. Skin-lightening is currently...
 
 
25 Jan 2012
 
Concerns Raised About the Involvement of the Military in Policing Operations in South Africa
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in the recent festive season policing operations has led to concerns being raised from various quarters. The first problems...
 
 
04 Aug 2010
 
The trade in counterfeit goods: What is it, why is it a problem and what is its impact on Africa?
CONSULTANCY AFRICA INTELLIGENCE
A highly visible influx of counterfeit goods, of various types, is occurring across the African continent.(2) Most of these goods, including clothing, digital video discs (DVDs), compact discs...
 
 
31 May 2010
 
Treatment Perils: the Proliferation of Fake Medicines
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are flooding regional markets. This not only provides a ‘hard pill to swallow' to health and pharmaceutical boards but also to law enforcement authorities. An ISS...
 
 
 
                       
 
 
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