Drones are taking to the skies above Africa to map land ownership: An aerial view, using drones, could make a big difference to mapping land across Africa. Reuters/Adriane OhanesianMapping land boundaries is an important way to boost a country’s economic growth and development. It contributes towards better security of land ownership, allows land owners to get bank loans and … [Read more...] about Drones are taking to the skies above Africa to map land ownership | The Conversation
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African scientists are punching above their weight and changing the world | The Conversation
African scientists are punching above their weight and changing the world: Africa's scientists are doing remarkable work. ShutterstockOver the past five years, Africa’s contributions to the world’s research –- that is, new knowledge –- have varied from a low of 0.7% to the present and highest level of 1.1%. There are many reasons for Africa’s small contribution to world … [Read more...] about African scientists are punching above their weight and changing the world | The Conversation
Botswana’s Competition Authority turns five, punches above its weight
Botswana's Competition Authority turns five, punches above its weight: Established just five years ago, Botswana's competition authority has helped reinject millions of dollars into local businesses and save thousands of jobs in an economy where unemployment persists at around 20%. In sectors such as health, retail, tourism, and agriculture, it has … [Read more...] about Botswana’s Competition Authority turns five, punches above its weight
Why the rand punches above the weight of South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
The South African rand is the 18th most traded currency in the world. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoIs the size of the South African economy out of sync with the ranking of the rand as the 18th most traded currency in the world? The South African economy is the 33rd biggest in the world, with a gross domestic product of US$ 350 billion in 2014. But its currency, the South African … [Read more...] about Why the rand punches above the weight of South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
South Africa from Above – 6 Unique Journeys from Cape Town to Drakensberg inc. Garden Route (HD)
A www.MyZA.co.za South Africa selected video for you: We'd love to hear about your experiences or impressions of this amazing country! This journey starts in Cape Town & Table Mountain, around the Cape of Good Hope, then up past vineyards to Stellenbosch. Then on to whale-watching spot Hermanus (whale watching), along the Garden Route to Port … [Read more...] about South Africa from Above – 6 Unique Journeys from Cape Town to Drakensberg inc. Garden Route (HD)
