Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters: Cowpea, also known as Black Eyed Pea, is a staple crop in Nigeria Photo by FlowerPhotos/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesLate last year the world’s first genetically modified (GM) cowpea was registered and approved for release to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The new variety carries a microbial … [Read more...] about Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters | The Conversation
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SA News: Mother, daughter die after allegedly drinking cleansing concoction given by prophet
Mother, daughter die after allegedly drinking cleansing concoction given by prophet: iHarare, reports that South Africa based Ms. Sithandazile Nyathi, 30 and her mother Ms. Thokozani Ncube, 51,died shortly after drinking a ‘cleansing’ concoction they allegedly got from a prophet named ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews … [Read more...] about SA News: Mother, daughter die after allegedly drinking cleansing concoction given by prophet
SA News: World champion Ferreira given hero’s welcome in Brazil
World champion Ferreira given hero's welcome in Brazil: Brazilians have won four of the past six WSL men's crowns. The Pipeline victory meant Ferreira finished more than 3,000 points ahead of second-placed Medina in the overall standings, with South Africa ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Sudan: Year ends without permanent peace deal: A two-day meeting held in … [Read more...] about SA News: World champion Ferreira given hero’s welcome in Brazil
SA News: Canadian forward Josh Larsen given three-game ban after Rugby World Cup red card
Canadian forward Josh Larsen given three-game ban after Rugby World Cup red card: TOKYO — Canadian forward Josh Larsen has been handed a three-match ban in the wake of his red card against South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. The 25-year-old from Parksville, B.C., who came on in ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews US sanctions family accused of rampant graft in South … [Read more...] about SA News: Canadian forward Josh Larsen given three-game ban after Rugby World Cup red card
Arts and culture were given money in South Africa’s budget. Why it matters | The Conversation
Arts and culture were given money in South Africa's budget. Why it matters: South African performers from the Mzansi Ballet. John Hogg/EPAAnalysts came to a range of conclusions about the budget speech delivered recently by South Africa’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. But few paid attention to his comments on arts and culture. He made a commitment that National Treasury will … [Read more...] about Arts and culture were given money in South Africa’s budget. Why it matters | The Conversation
