How building new dams is adding to Africa's malaria burden: The Koka Reservoir in Ethiopia. Steps have been taken to reduce malaria infections without sacrificing the primary purposes of the dam David Stanley/FlickrMore than 2,000 large dams have been built and more than 200 are currently under construction or planned in sub-Saharan Africa. The general aim is to enhance food … [Read more...] about How building new dams is adding to Africa’s malaria burden | The Conversation
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Electoral tremors are shaking South Africa’s ANC. How will it respond? | The Conversation
Electoral tremors are shaking South Africa's ANC. How will it respond?: Supporters of South Africa's governing ANC with a mock coffin of the opposition EFF at the ANC's Siyanqoba rally ahead of local elections. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoSouth Africa’s election 2016 local election signals change. For the first time in the country’s democratic era since 1994, in this tenth … [Read more...] about Electoral tremors are shaking South Africa’s ANC. How will it respond? | The Conversation
South Africa’s ANC has remained dominant despite shifts in support base | The Conversation
South Africa's ANC has remained dominant despite shifts in support base: The ANC's top brass at the party's rally ahead of municipal elections. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoAs democracy in South Africa matures, an inevitable question ahead of any election is whether the African National Congress (ANC) – the governing party since 1994 – is becoming a rural party. This is … [Read more...] about South Africa’s ANC has remained dominant despite shifts in support base | The Conversation
Ask Afrika recognises South Africa’s Icon Brands
Ask Afrika recognises South Africa’s Icon Brands: Every year, market research company Ask Afrika unveils South Africa’s Icon Brands, a unique benchmark that measures brands most loved among local consumers across the age, income, race, and language spectrums. The Icon Brands Awards, giving special attention to the top ten, took place at The Venue in Melrose Arch on Thursday, 28 … [Read more...] about Ask Afrika recognises South Africa’s Icon Brands
Inside Africa’s first & only gay radio station – BBC News
Inside Africa’s first & only gay radio station – BBC News: Video: Africa’s only gay radio station broadcasts from South Africa. GaySAradio produces content for Africa’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex communities and is trying to counter homophobia and break down stereotypes. The BBC’s Christian Parkinson spent the day at the station in the capital, … [Read more...] about Inside Africa’s first & only gay radio station – BBC News
