Why Africa loses more than it gains when people leave the continent
African emigration is doing more damage than is actually reported. With every departure, Africa bleeds in many ways; and the data says it all.
Busisiwe Nkosi
Covering all Southern African stories is The African Exponent's Busisiwe. She bases in Pretoria to deliver all significant stories that matter right onto your computer. Storytelling defines her life.
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Pretoria, South Africa
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