Tanzanian farmers don't vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here's why: Foot-and-mouth disease is endemic to Tanzania. Magdalena Paluchowska/ShutterstockFoot-and-mouth-disease is one of the world’s most contagious and economically damaging diseases. Infected animals develop lesions on the feet, mouth, and/or mammary glands which cause lameness, loss of appetite and … [Read more...] about Tanzanian farmers don’t vaccinate against foot and mouth disease. Here’s why | The Conversation
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South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don't deliver: South Africa's research and development funding must be spent for public good. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s government has outlined a new set of policy objectives around science, technology and innovation. These are currently in draft form, and will soon appear in a new White Paper. The overall vision … [Read more...] about South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
South African commentators often don’t understand the ANC — or the country | The Conversation
South African commentators often don't understand the ANC -- or the country: African National Congress supporters during the recent ANC Election manifesto launch in Durban. EFE-EPA/Kim LudbrookRegular media as well as social media in South Africa have much to say about the governing African National Congress (ANC). But much of the commentary fails to understand the party – or … [Read more...] about South African commentators often don’t understand the ANC — or the country | The Conversation
Why Sierra Leonean women don’t feel protected by domestic violence laws | The Conversation
Why Sierra Leonean women don't feel protected by domestic violence laws: Women fear losing support for themselves and their children if they report violence. Direct Relief/Flickr, CC BY-NC-NDSierra Leone has a long history of sexual and gender based violence, dating back to the colonial era and stretching into the years of independence which began in 1961. The country’s civil … [Read more...] about Why Sierra Leonean women don’t feel protected by domestic violence laws | The Conversation
SA News: More South Africans are looking at art as an investment – and you don’t have to be wealthy to buy in
More South Africans are looking at art as an investment – and you don’t have to be wealthy to buy in: According to the 2018 South Africa Wealth Report, South African fine art prices have risen by 28% over the past 10 years (in US$ terms), while global fine art prices have risen by 12% over the ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Mamelodi Sundowns showed that South … [Read more...] about SA News: More South Africans are looking at art as an investment – and you don’t have to be wealthy to buy in
