Cannabis in South Africa: the duplicity of colonial authorities: ShutterstockThe history of cannabis in South Africa contains two particular trajectories that were sometimes in direct contradiction with one another. The one, the 100-year-old effort to prohibit its use. The other, a history of colonial governments and administrators trying to … [Read more...] about Cannabis in South Africa: the duplicity of colonial authorities | The Conversation
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Trees in South Africa are under attack. Why it’s proving hard to manage | The Conversation
Trees in South Africa are under attack. Why it's proving hard to manage: ShutterstockMore than two years have passed since the detection of what is arguably the most damaging tree pest ever to arrive in South Africa: the polyphagous shot hole borer (Euwallacea fornicatus). The beetle kills trees and there are no proven remedies. The beetle is now … [Read more...] about Trees in South Africa are under attack. Why it’s proving hard to manage | The Conversation
Daniel arap Moi: the making of a Kenyan ‘big man’ | The Conversation
Daniel arap Moi: the making of a Kenyan 'big man': Daniel Arap Moi WikimediaDaniel arap Moi – Kenya’s president from 1978 to 2002 – has died at the grand age of 95. The only extended biography of Kenya’s longest-serving president was written by Andrew Morton, made famous for his account of the world’s glitterati – from Princess Diana and Madonna to David and Victoria … [Read more...] about Daniel arap Moi: the making of a Kenyan ‘big man’ | The Conversation
What needs to happen for better cancer prevention and control in Kenya | The Conversation
What needs to happen for better cancer prevention and control in Kenya: Cancer cases are on the rise in many parts of the continent. CI concept/ShutterstockKenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe are leading in new cancer cases in Africa. In 2018 Kenya was reported to have 47 887 new cancer cases (130 cases daily) and 32 987 deaths (90 daily). This marked a 30% rise since 2012. … [Read more...] about What needs to happen for better cancer prevention and control in Kenya | The Conversation
Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too | The Conversation
Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too: ShutterstockOpinions differ on how to regulate electronic cigarettes. But dozens of countries are taking action. In Africa, Kenya already taxes these products, and South Africa is preparing to follow. E-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, which has harmful health effects. But they often … [Read more...] about Many countries regulate e-cigarettes. South Africa should too | The Conversation
