Africa's spiny trees offer lessons in understanding the earth's ecology: Spines don’t stop animals from browsing, but slow down their feeding rates. Gareth HempsonThe Serengeti; Chobe; Kruger; the Masai Mara: in many people’s minds, savannas are Africa. This hasn’t always been true, though. About 30 million years ago, the continent was largely covered by forests. So how did … [Read more...] about Africa’s spiny trees offer lessons in understanding the earth’s ecology | The Conversation
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UPDATE 1-South Africa’s Mediclinic H1 underlying EPS hit after Al Noor buy
UPDATE 1-South Africa's Mediclinic H1 underlying EPS hit after Al Noor buy: Nov 10 South Africa's largest private hospital group Mediclinic International reported a 26 percent drop in underlying half-year earnings per share on Thursday, as its operations in the Middle East weighed on profits. * Earnings were largely impacted by the shares issued to acquire Al Noor, a firm … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-South Africa’s Mediclinic H1 underlying EPS hit after Al Noor buy
South Africa’s crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked | The Conversation
South Africa's crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked: President Jacob Zuma is the common denominator in South Africa's governance problems. Nic Bothma/EPAThe events of the past few weeks in South Africa, including the release of the Public Protector’s state capture report, are signs of how the country’s condition has been corroded under President Jacob … [Read more...] about South Africa’s crisis could become a monster if Zuma is left unchecked | The Conversation
Young scientists seek solutions to South Africa’s higher education crisis | The Conversation
Young scientists seek solutions to South Africa's higher education crisis: More leadership is needed to tackle universities' crises. Siphiwe Sibeko/ReutersThe South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) has decided it is time to speak out about the country’s higher education crisis. The academy constitutes 50 young academics and 20 alumni from multiple disciplines – … [Read more...] about Young scientists seek solutions to South Africa’s higher education crisis | The Conversation
Understanding Africa’s diverse gene pool can help fight lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
Understanding Africa's diverse gene pool can help fight lifestyle diseases: shutterstock Africa is home to about 16% of the world’s population. That’s 1.2 billion people. But the continent is disproportionately burdened by a double health challenge: infectious diseases and a recent increase in non-communicable diseases. Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, … [Read more...] about Understanding Africa’s diverse gene pool can help fight lifestyle diseases | The Conversation
