South Africa's Blombos cave is home to the earliest drawing by a human: The drawing found on silcrete stone in Blombos Cave. Craig FosterScientists working in Blombos Cave in South Africa’s southern Cape region have made a discovery that changes our understanding of when our human ancestors started expressing themselves through drawings. They’ve found a 73 000-year-old … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Blombos cave is home to the earliest drawing by a human | The Conversation
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Why there’s resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa | The Conversation
Why there's resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa: ShutterstockThere are fears that new mining operations in the north east of South Africa could threaten communities, tourism and the environment. Plans to resume coal mining operations at the Mapungubwe Unesco World Heritage Site in Limpopo have been halted and it’s … [Read more...] about Why there’s resistance to coal mining at a world heritage site in South Africa | The Conversation
What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships | The Conversation
What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships: Research partnerships can have powerful results. Konstantin Chagin/ShutterstockCross-border partnerships can be extremely valuable for universities in Africa. They can provide new revenue streams for institutions. It’s also a good way for institutions to improve their reputations and develop capacity. … [Read more...] about What universities in Uganda and Kenya can do to boost research partnerships | The Conversation
What would it mean to decolonise palaeontology? Here are some ideas | The Conversation
What would it mean to decolonise palaeontology? Here are some ideas: The fossil of a Mesosaurus tenuidens, which provided important clues about tectonic shifts. Courtesy of Philippe Loubry - CNRS/MNHNThe call by students to “decolonise science” still rings in many South African academics’ ears. But discussions about what t might entail, or even if it’s necessary, are fraught. … [Read more...] about What would it mean to decolonise palaeontology? Here are some ideas | The Conversation
Peace prospects are much higher in the Horn of Africa. But obstacles remain | The Conversation
Peace prospects are much higher in the Horn of Africa. But obstacles remain: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (left) and Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki re-opening the Eritrean embassy in Addis Ababa. EPA-EFE/StringerIt’s just five months since Abiy Ahmed took over as Ethiopian Prime Minister yet the pace of change in the Horn of Africa has been simply … [Read more...] about Peace prospects are much higher in the Horn of Africa. But obstacles remain | The Conversation
