Crisis proofing South Africa's water security: Reliable water supply is essential for South Africa's development. ShutterstockSouth Africa is often referred to as the 30th driest country in the world, a claim that’s based on its average annual rainfall of 500mm compared to the world average of 860mm. National rainfall averages have a purpose. They do, however, have limited … [Read more...] about Crisis proofing South Africa’s water security | The Conversation
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Machar’s return signals a significant stage in South Sudan’s peace process | The Conversation
Machar's return signals a significant stage in South Sudan’s peace process: South Sudan's Riek Machar after peace talks with South Sudan President Salva Kiir in July 2018. EPA-EFE/StringerSouth Sudan’s opposition leader Riek Machar has returned to the country’s capital Juba after more than two years in exile. Machar was the country’s Vice President between July 2011 and … [Read more...] about Machar’s return signals a significant stage in South Sudan’s peace process | The Conversation
Students with hearing loss get a raw deal: a South African case study | The Conversation
Students with hearing loss get a raw deal: a South African case study: There is a lack of research about students using hearing technology and those who use spoken language. ShutterstockHearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability globally. The World Health Organisation estimates that there are currently 466 million people with a disabling hearing loss. Two thirds … [Read more...] about Students with hearing loss get a raw deal: a South African case study | The Conversation
South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive | The Conversation
South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive: A close-up of a female Anopheles arabiensis feeding. Author suppliedSouth Africa is one of four southern African countries aiming to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023. Indoor residual spraying using DDT and pyrethroid insecticides constitutes the backbone of South Africa’s malaria control programmes. … [Read more...] about South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive | The Conversation
How the colonial past of botanical gardens can be put to good use | The Conversation
How the colonial past of botanical gardens can be put to good use: The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden in Cape Town, South Africa. ShutterstockBotanical gardens play an important role in shaping national attitudes and encouraging better human connectedness to nature. They offer education and research opportunities that are critical to plant conservation. Visiting a garden can … [Read more...] about How the colonial past of botanical gardens can be put to good use | The Conversation
