Jowetts Wally and Ingrid Flint Photo: Quick Pix PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL, 16 MAY 2016 – Jowetts Cycles, based in Pietermaritzburg, is celebrating its 84th year in the cycling trade this year. It is South Africa’s oldest and arguably the most well-known cycling shop in KwaZulu-Natal. How does the oldest cycle brand celebrate this auspicious occasion? By adding one … [Read more...] about South Africa’s oldest cycle shop celebrates its 84th year by stocking French brand, Lapierre bikes
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South Africa’s politicians will have to adjust to many more coalitions | The Conversation
South African President Jacob Zuma, flanked by ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe (left) and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThis year’s local government elections in South Africa are likely to produce shifts in power at municipal level. They will be the fourth local government elections since a new system of local government was adopted under the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s politicians will have to adjust to many more coalitions | The Conversation
Africa’s power and water innovations, opportunities and successes in focus at African Utility Week in Cape Town from Tuesday
Cape Town will be the continent’s energy capital this week when more than 6000 power and water professionals from more than 70 countries, including 27 African nations, will gather for the 16th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and trade exhibition from 17-19 May at the CTICC. The opening keynote session starts at 09h00 on Tuesday, 17 May. “There’s no doubt … [Read more...] about Africa’s power and water innovations, opportunities and successes in focus at African Utility Week in Cape Town from Tuesday
How political interference keeps hurting Africa’s universities | The Conversation
When politics interferes in universities -- overtly or discreetly -- it makes higher education less autonomous. Thomas Mukoya/ReutersPolitical interference in Africa’s universities is not new. Universities’ governance was seen as “captured” for narrow political rather than academic ends during the 1980s and 1990s. Politics shaped everything: patterns of student access, … [Read more...] about How political interference keeps hurting Africa’s universities | The Conversation
There’s a reason why Africa’s migratory songbirds sing out of season | The Conversation
The singing behaviour of migratory birds functions as a rehearsal period before the big show in Europe the following spring. ShutterstockBird song has fascinated scientists for decades. Songs can be intricate, loud and, as it turns out, very important for reproductive success. In many species the males with the most complex songs secure the highest quality breeding territories … [Read more...] about There’s a reason why Africa’s migratory songbirds sing out of season | The Conversation
