Does alcohol have an undisclosed African heritage?: Honey-alcohol fermentation experiment with chopped "moerwortel" plant additive, Glia prolifera. Neil RuschAlcohol is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. But where was the first alcoholic beverage brewed and consumed? The answer isn’t clear because traces of alcohol don’t preserve well in the … [Read more...] about Does alcohol have an undisclosed African heritage? | The Conversation
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South African Police Service – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
South African Police Service – Port Elizabeth in the News: South African Police Service: Media Statement South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape. Port Elizabeth: Gelvandale detectives are on the hunt for a murder su … Source: “Port Elizabeth” – BingNews. PE man killed in drive-by shooting: Port Elizabeth police are … [Read more...] about South African Police Service – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
How African diaspora footballers juggle the identity question | The Conversation
How African diaspora footballers juggle the identity question: Riyad Mahrez is one of several French born footballers currently playing for African countries ShutterstockSport is a useful prism through which to explore aspects of national identity. This is particularly so with football, given its popularity and global reach. International teams are often portrayed as the … [Read more...] about How African diaspora footballers juggle the identity question | The Conversation
We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
We think there's a better way to assess the research of African academics: here's how: Many African researchers feel they should do research that would be acceptable for publication in Western outlets. Oleksandr Rupeta/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn the past two decades, much has been made in academic circles about global rankings of educational institutions. Bodies such as Times … [Read more...] about We think there’s a better way to assess the research of African academics: here’s how | The Conversation
Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems | The Conversation
Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems: Supporters of outgoing Senegalese President Macky Sall cheer during a rally ahead of presidential elections in 2019. Seyllou/AFP via Getty ImagesAfrica Day celebrates the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963. It’s all about recognising, as the First Congress of … [Read more...] about Compendium of new research celebrates African solutions to national and global problems | The Conversation
