Counting the contribution of hunting to South Africa's economy: Buffalo in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. ShutterstockThe hunting of wild animals is an emotive issue, drawing fire from anti-hunting organisations, environmentalists as well as many ordinary citizens. But it also has its supporters, some of whom argue that hunting, in particular, is a valuable source of … [Read more...] about Counting the contribution of hunting to South Africa’s economy | The Conversation
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Stella Nyanzi: the formidable feminist foe Museveni has failed to silence | The Conversation
Stella Nyanzi: the formidable feminist foe Museveni has failed to silence: Stella Nyanzi at work. Stella Nyanzi/FacebookDr Stella Nyanzi, a queer feminist writer, activist and Research Fellow at the Makerere Institute for Social Research in Uganda, has been imprisoned in Uganda for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni on social media. Nyanzi has been charged with … [Read more...] about Stella Nyanzi: the formidable feminist foe Museveni has failed to silence | The Conversation
Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices | The Conversation
Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices: Cheryl Zondi bucked the trend of rape accusers staying anonymous in South Africa. African News Agency (ANA)The story of Cheryl Zondi, the brave young woman who took the stand in a South African court to testify against Nigerian pastor and rape accused Timothy Omotoso has recently dominated news … [Read more...] about Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices | The Conversation
Why giving South Africans title deeds isn’t the panacea for land reform | The Conversation
Why giving South Africans title deeds isn't the panacea for land reform: DSCThe land reform debate in South Africa has become increasingly polarised since Parliament resolved to consider amending the country’s Constitution to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation. But the slow pace of land reform – a process that aims to address … [Read more...] about Why giving South Africans title deeds isn’t the panacea for land reform | The Conversation
Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law | The Conversation
Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law: A farmer weeding his maize crop south of Harare, Zimbabwe. EPA/ Aaron UfumeliA new study has found that outdated, colonial-era water permit systems across Africa are unintentionally criminalising millions of small farmers who can’t obtain permits. This undermines efforts to boost farming production and meet … [Read more...] about Food security in Africa depends on rethinking outdated water law | The Conversation
