COVID-19 has hit SMEs in South Africa's food sector hard. What can be done to help them: COVID-19 has further emphasised the need for a more diverse food system, in which SMEs play a key role COVID-19 has prompted widespread discussion of the resilience of food systems and how efficiency and competitiveness have been previously understood. Recent decades have seen the growth of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 has hit SMEs in South Africa’s food sector hard. What can be done to help them | The Conversation
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Why we’re working to put Africa’s jellyfish on the map | The Conversation
Why we're working to put Africa's jellyfish on the map: New Chrysaora from the coast of South Africa Peter SouthwoodJellyfish can be found in almost every ocean in the world. These beautiful, graceful creatures are a sight to behold; their swift, pulsating motions gently propel them through the water. But the scene can quickly turn ominous as the animal transforms into a … [Read more...] about Why we’re working to put Africa’s jellyfish on the map | The Conversation
How we tracked the eating habits of snakes in Africa with the help of a Facebook group | The Conversation
How we tracked the eating habits of snakes in Africa with the help of a Facebook group: A boomslang eating a bullfrog. Provided by author/ G CusinsSnakes are a diverse lineage of reptiles that are found on every continent except Antarctica. Despite differences in appearance, habitat preference, defence tactics and underlying biology, one thing is common to all 3,800 species of … [Read more...] about How we tracked the eating habits of snakes in Africa with the help of a Facebook group | The Conversation
How to narrow the gap between what universities produce and what employers expect | The Conversation
How to narrow the gap between what universities produce and what employers expect: LumiNola/Getty ImagesHigher education is usually seen as a way for individuals and families to improve their economic status. Research shows, though, that graduates can remain unemployed for up to a year. In developing countries, in particular, the labour force is … [Read more...] about How to narrow the gap between what universities produce and what employers expect | The Conversation
Africa’s research ecosystem needs a culture of mentoring | The Conversation
Africa's research ecosystem needs a culture of mentoring: Mentoring can help build the confidence of young researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa Pius Utomi Ekpe/AFP via Getty Images Sub-Saharan Africa faces a range of development challenges, including high population growth, poverty, food insecurity, and poor health. There is a clear need for qualified and skilled researchers to … [Read more...] about Africa’s research ecosystem needs a culture of mentoring | The Conversation
