DINNER PARTY INTEL: Sugary drinks are losing the war
The topics you have to be able to discuss this week
1. Coke sales fizzle out US president Donald Trump blamed the "archaic rules" that govern the US system of checks and balances for his failure, after 100 days in office, to turn his presidential decrees into legislation. Trump’s approval ratings have hit historic lows, probes into his links with Russia are ongoing and relations with US allies are fractured. All that, he says, is the constitution’s fault. "It’s a very rough system," he said. "It’s an archaic system ... It’s really a bad thing for the country." 3. Hunt for a villain After spending US$1bn to hunt Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony, the US has walked away. Uganda’s military will also end its search for the notorious fugitive. The LRA has abducted tens of thousands of child soldiers and killed 100,000 civilians. But Kony is still at large and northern Uganda is littered with evidence of his 30-year rampage. Aid has been dwarfed by the dollars pumped into his attempted capture, leading some to suggest that the West...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.