Women make up the majority of an estimated 6000 urban farmers in Cape Town. Green RenaissanceMuch of the talk around urban agriculture in Africa deals with poverty, hunger and accessing food. And rightly so, as 40% of Africa’s urban residents practice some agricultural activity. These activities include producing eggs, fruit or milk, but the majority farm vegetables. In … [Read more...] about Uprooting patriarchy: gender and urban agriculture on South Africa’s Cape Flats | The Conversation
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What’s driving sub-Saharan Africa’s malnutrition problem? | The Conversation
A staple daily diet for millions of South Africans is this traditional porridge, known as "pap", made from mielie-meal (ground maize). Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest level of food insecurity in the world. An estimated 220 million people lack adequate nutrition. The nature of the problem is shifting rapidly, with overweight status and obesity … [Read more...] about What’s driving sub-Saharan Africa’s malnutrition problem? | The Conversation
Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
The call to action to address childhood vulnerability in Africa must go far beyond those children infected and affected by HIV. Reuters/Radu Sigheti HIV has exacted a terrible toll on many children in sub-Saharan Africa. Of more than 17.8 million children who have lost one or both parents to HIV globally, 15 million live in Africa. Another three million are infected with HIV. … [Read more...] about Africa’s children need help coping with a myriad of stresses, not just HIV | The Conversation
Why southern Africa’s iconic baboon is on the decline | The Conversation
The core habitat of the notorious chacma baboon is becoming smaller due to human takeover. Olivia StoneSouthern Africans have a love-hate relationship with chacma baboons. They have an unmistakable presence on the landscape, but their reputation as notorious troublemakers makes them unpopular. Lethal removal is common throughout their range; humans are the principal cause of … [Read more...] about Why southern Africa’s iconic baboon is on the decline | The Conversation
South Africa’s 2016 budget lacked urgency and conviction | The Conversation
South Africans would have taken comfort if their finance minister had given assurances that there would be no more wasteful expenditure on South African Airways. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko South African analysts, international rating agencies and the country’s public waited with bated breath to hear Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan deliver what had been billed as his most … [Read more...] about South Africa’s 2016 budget lacked urgency and conviction | The Conversation
