Lifting the lid on Ghana's illegal small-scale mining problem: ShutterstockSmall-scale gold mining in what is modern day Ghana can be traced as far back as the 15th century. It continues to be an important means of livelihood for many relatively low-income Ghanaians and is highly significant for the economy as a whole. In fact, its economic … [Read more...] about Lifting the lid on Ghana’s illegal small-scale mining problem | The Conversation
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Explainer: why phenology is key in tracking climate change | The Conversation
Explainer: why phenology is key in tracking climate change: The longest phenological record derive from the cherry blossoms in Japan. ShutterstockPhenology is the timing of annually recurrent biological events. These include the timing of spring blossoming, fruit development in summer and leaf colouration in autumn. In animals it can include the timing of migration, … [Read more...] about Explainer: why phenology is key in tracking climate change | The Conversation
African countries need to up their game to embed constitutional democracy | The Conversation
African countries need to up their game to embed constitutional democracy: South Africa's Constitution protects the rights of citizens. But that's not enough. Women demonstrate against very high rates of gender violence. Epa/Kim LudbrookThe issue of constitutional literacy has attracted very little attention in scholarship on constitutionalism in Africa. Constitutional … [Read more...] about African countries need to up their game to embed constitutional democracy | The Conversation
South Africa is planning more regulators: this is a bad idea | The Conversation
South Africa is planning more regulators: this is a bad idea: South Africa's energy regulator failed to assure a stable pricing path for electricity and is partly to blame for energy provider Eskom's troubles. ShutterstockThere are a host of reasons why a country’s economy must be regulated. One of the main ones is to ensure that dominant firms, whether public or … [Read more...] about South Africa is planning more regulators: this is a bad idea | The Conversation
Why alcohol remains a big threat to unborn babies in South Africa | The Conversation
Why alcohol remains a big threat to unborn babies in South Africa: Drinking during pregnancy is harmful and can lead to foetal alcohol spectrum disorders. ShutterstockAlcohol consumption is socially acceptable for individuals of legal drinking age. However, drinking during pregnancy is harmful and can lead to irreversible foetal cognitive and developmental issues. These are … [Read more...] about Why alcohol remains a big threat to unborn babies in South Africa | The Conversation
