There has been a sea change in the biodiversity business. International and national laws now oblige companies and researchers to “do the right thing”. Indigenous people and local communities must be included as beneficiaries in ventures exploiting their knowledge or resources. Communities must give their consent before any bioprospecting – exploring biodiversity for valuable … [Read more...] about Justice is still not being done in the exploitation of indigenous products | The Conversation
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What can be done about badly depleted nitrogen levels in Africa’s soil | The Conversation
Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for soils and Africa doesn't have enough. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoAfrican soils have been mined for their nutrients for far too long. Nutrients are removed in harvesting across the continent, but they aren’t being returned to the soil. This usually happens in the form of manures or fertilisers. As with a bank so too with soil: … [Read more...] about What can be done about badly depleted nitrogen levels in Africa’s soil | The Conversation
I could have done better, says Gauteng matriculant with 5 distinctions
For many matrics, passing is enough, and getting a distinction a bonus – but not for Ga-Rankuwa pupil Daniel Letsoalo. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: MyJHB Read more on … [Read more...] about I could have done better, says Gauteng matriculant with 5 distinctions
With Nagpur Test done and dusted in three days, South Africa players enjoy day … – SA in the News
With Nagpur Test done and dusted in three days, South Africa players enjoy day ... The South African players enjoyed the 'Tiger Safari' with pacers Kyle Abbott and Dale Steyn tweeting the pictures. "Great morning out at the Pench Tiger Reserve thanks for organising @7polly7," tweeted Abbott thanking Pollock for taking initiative for ... Read more on … [Read more...] about With Nagpur Test done and dusted in three days, South Africa players enjoy day … – SA in the News
What’s being done in Kenya’s Maasai Mara to protect cheetahs | The Conversation
Human and wildlife conflict threatens to become a problem in the Maasai Mara landscape. ShutterstockThe global cheetah population has plummeted over the last 100 years. In the early 1900s an estimated 100 000 roamed the earth. Now there are only 7,500, a decline of more than 90%. They are extinct in 20 countries and occupy only 17% of their historic range. This decline has … [Read more...] about What’s being done in Kenya’s Maasai Mara to protect cheetahs | The Conversation
