South African court resets power balance between villagers, mines and chiefs: Communities in South Africa's North West Province are embroiled in battles with chiefs over land. EPA/Jon HrusaSouth Africa’s Constitutional Court recently passed an important judgment that’s fundamentally challenged the power imbalance between mining companies and local communities in rural … [Read more...] about South African court resets power balance between villagers, mines and chiefs | The Conversation
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Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa’s prisons | The Conversation
Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa's prisons: South Africa which has one of the highest rates of convicted criminals reoffending. ShutterstockInnovative thinking has caught on in criminology. This is a welcome paradigm shift from the largely punitive mindset in the world of corrections across the world. This is particularly important in South Africa which … [Read more...] about Two smart ways to help curb reoffending in South Africa’s prisons | The Conversation
Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa’s cities | The Conversation
Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa's cities: Every flush by a typical toilet sends about 6 to 16 litres of fresh water to wastewater treatment centres. lchumpitaz/ShutterstockAbout 23% of people living in Sub-Saharan Africa don’t have access to toilets while 31% with toilets use one’s that aren’t connected to a formal sanitation system. This means that … [Read more...] about Some smart ideas to make toilets fit for purpose in Africa’s cities | The Conversation
There’s a new way to “grow” bio-bricks using human urine. Here’s how it works. | The Conversation
There's a new way to "grow" bio-bricks using human urine. Here's how it works.: Thanks to a novel process, human urine can be turned into bio-bricks. Robyn WalkerRecently, researchers from the University of Cape Town in South Africa have “grown” a bio-brick using bacteria and urea found in human urine. The Conversation Africa’s Natasha Joseph asked Dyllon Randall to explain the … [Read more...] about There’s a new way to “grow” bio-bricks using human urine. Here’s how it works. | The Conversation
How events in Ethiopia will influence the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
How events in Ethiopia will influence the Horn of Africa: Peace in the Horn of Africa could depend on how Ethiopia handles its reforms process ShutterstockReforms currently sweeping through Ethiopia under the new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed have implications for the relationship between Ethiopia and its neighbours. Ethiopia is seen as the de facto leading state in the region. But … [Read more...] about How events in Ethiopia will influence the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
