Demand is growing for statistical ecologists to research climate change. Rapidly growing mega-cities in Africa, like Lagos, face the highest risks. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye Statistical ecology is a new scientific discipline that has grown rapidly in response to changes in the global environment. The Conversation Africa’s energy and environment editor Ozayr Patel asked Sanet … [Read more...] about What’s on the to-do list for Africa’s statistical ecologists | The Conversation
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South Africa’s songbirds to entertain Mother’s on their Special Day
SMH Promotions are proud to announce the inaugural Soul Sisters Mother’s Day Celebrations. Taking place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on Saturday, 7 May 2016, the concert will see the most exciting line up of SA’s true divas on one stage for one night only. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for your publication. My Press … [Read more...] about South Africa’s songbirds to entertain Mother’s on their Special Day
Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
Gifted children in poor areas of Africa's cities are unlikely to make it to secondary school. Steve HumbleWe all know that it doesn’t matter whether you’re rich or poor. You can still be gifted. Opportunity is the key. Through opportunity you can overcome difficulty and reach your full potential. But is this true in the developing world? Over a number of years a team at … [Read more...] about Gifted children in Africa’s urban slums are a precious and untapped resource | The Conversation
What Africa’s most newly independent states did with 22 years of freedom | The Conversation
Crowds cheer as Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe arrives to address the country's Independence Day celebrations in Harare. Reuters/Philimon BulawayoSouth Africa is celebrating 22 years since its first democratic elections. To get a feel for its progress The Conversation Africa’s politics editor Thabo Leshilo asked academics to review how well Namibia and Zimbabwe, … [Read more...] about What Africa’s most newly independent states did with 22 years of freedom | The Conversation
Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
A deep-seated and sustained anger against sexual violence is emerging in South Africa. AIDS Healthcare Foundation/FlickrRape is never far from the headlines in South Africa. But while protests about corruption and service delivery are common, sexual violence is not an issue that often brings people to the streets. A university in one of the country’s small towns is changing … [Read more...] about Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
