Tropical cyclones in the South West Indian Ocean: new insights: The aftermath of tropical cyclone Idai, which made landfall near Beira, Mozambique earlier this year. flickr/ Climate CentreTropical cyclones – massive storms that can span over 1,000km in diameter – get their energy from the ocean heat. There’s widespread agreement that ocean surface temperatures of at least 26⁰C … [Read more...] about Tropical cyclones in the South West Indian Ocean: new insights | The Conversation
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How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism | The Conversation
How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism: Zambian President Edgar Lungu's increasingly repressive government uses colonial-era laws to silence dissent. EFE-EPA/ EPA/Phillipe WojazerThe impact of colonial rule on sub-Saharan Africa continues to be the subject of intense debate and controversy. Barely a year goes by in the UK without a public figure … [Read more...] about How colonial rule predisposed Africa to fragile authoritarianism | The Conversation
South Africa’s copyright bill is good for digital archives. Here’s why | The Conversation
South Africa's copyright bill is good for digital archives. Here's why: Digital archives ShutterstockTo fulfil their mission in the 21st century, libraries, archives, museums and galleries must engage in a wide variety of new activities. Libraries, for example, house collections of printed works but must now also provide access to online journals, e-books, multimedia, … [Read more...] about South Africa’s copyright bill is good for digital archives. Here’s why | The Conversation
How Creative Commons works, and why it enables access to knowledge | The Conversation
How Creative Commons works, and why it enables access to knowledge: The Copyright Amendment Bill will expedite the development of open educational resources. ShutterstockA big barrier to lifelong learning can be the cost of resources. There are worldwide initiatives to change this, though, and it’s helpful to know how to use these resources legally. One such arrangement is … [Read more...] about How Creative Commons works, and why it enables access to knowledge | The Conversation
Preschools in Kenya and Tanzania boost learning outcomes in the long run | The Conversation
Preschools in Kenya and Tanzania boost learning outcomes in the long run: Primary school can be demanding and hard to follow for children without previous experience of learning in a classroom setting. flickr/ Stars FoundationCountries across sub-Saharan Africa have made impressive progress towards achieving universal school enrolment over the past few decades. But schooling … [Read more...] about Preschools in Kenya and Tanzania boost learning outcomes in the long run | The Conversation
