How Kenya's mega wind power project is hurting communities: Lake Turkana Wind Power turbines LTWPKenya recently launched the Lake Turkana Wind Power project, Africa’s largest wind energy project and the biggest public-private investment in Kenyan history. The wind farm will produce 300MW of low-cost renewable energy for Kenya’s national grid. Kenya is already a leader in green … [Read more...] about How Kenya’s mega wind power project is hurting communities | The Conversation
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Ships’ risky fuel transfers are threatening African Penguins | The Conversation
Ships' risky fuel transfers are threatening African Penguins: An oiled penguin in the aftermath of a spill in the waters of Algoa Bay. Lloyd EdwardsThe African Penguin is in serious trouble. Its population has fallen by more than 95% over the last century and, despite ongoing conservation efforts, its numbers continue to fall. There are now barely 20,000 breeding pairs in the … [Read more...] about Ships’ risky fuel transfers are threatening African Penguins | The Conversation
Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors | The Conversation
Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors: It’s not all doom and gloom for African universities – some are getting it right. ShutterstockAs the start of the northern hemisphere academic year hundreds of thousands of students across Africa head to the airport. The reason for this “student exodus” is that those who can afford it head abroad for their … [Read more...] about Scholarly success of African universities: common contributing factors | The Conversation
West African states have a science and technology plan. But it’s going nowhere | The Conversation
West African states have a science and technology plan. But it's going nowhere: The teaching of science and technology in ECOWAS states needs a boost Wikimedia CommonsFifteen West African countries are a year away from the target date of their 10-year policy plan on science and technology dubbed ECOPOST. But they have made very little progress on the goals they set themselves. … [Read more...] about West African states have a science and technology plan. But it’s going nowhere | The Conversation
Politician who turned down a bribe offers a recipe to end South Africa’s malaise | The Conversation
Politician who turned down a bribe offers a recipe to end South Africa's malaise: Mcebisi Jonas appears at a commission probing grand corruption in South Africa. Alon Skuy © Sunday Times.A book whose author has refused a R600 000 000 bribe is a book that comes highly recommended. But be warned. The book, After Dawn: Hope after State Capture, is devoid of all autobiography, … [Read more...] about Politician who turned down a bribe offers a recipe to end South Africa’s malaise | The Conversation
