Dams increase the risk of malaria. Here's why: ShutterstockMany people in Africa are food insecure, vulnerable to shifts in climate and do not have access to electricity. There’s also a problem with accessing reliable, clean water, particularly in places with irregular rains. Building dams is one way that African countries are trying to address … [Read more...] about Dams increase the risk of malaria. Here’s why | The Conversation
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It’s time to break the deadlock over Africa’s ivory trade: here’s how | The Conversation
It's time to break the deadlock over Africa's ivory trade: here's how: African elephant PhotocechCZ/ShutterstockFierce debates over ivory have dominated the global conference for the international trade in species for 30 years, since the first international ivory ban was instituted in 1989. This is no different at the 18th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Trade in … [Read more...] about It’s time to break the deadlock over Africa’s ivory trade: here’s how | The Conversation
African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here’s why | The Conversation
African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here's why: Researchers need great equipment, infrastructure and support to thrive. ShutterstockPostdoctoral training is vital for new PhD graduates. This is a period of “apprenticeship” for a newly-minted researcher to hone their skills in a research environment. It typically follows completion of the doctoral … [Read more...] about African universities battle to attract post-doctoral researchers. Here’s why | The Conversation
Global health still mimics colonial ways: here’s how to break the pattern | The Conversation
Global health still mimics colonial ways: here's how to break the pattern: High income country trainees and experts must learn to listen and be humble ShutterstockImagine this scenario. A couple of newly minted Master of Public Health graduates from an African university, say in Rwanda, land in Washington DC for a 2-week visit. They visit a few hospitals, speak to a few health … [Read more...] about Global health still mimics colonial ways: here’s how to break the pattern | The Conversation
We tracked South Africa’s sardine run over 66 years: here’s what we found | The Conversation
We tracked South Africa's sardine run over 66 years: here's what we found: shutterstock The sardine run is well known among residents of the KwaZulu-Natal coastline that runs along South Africa’s east coast. Every year in winter, sardines migrate close to the shoreline. The event is well documented in the local press. The sardine run is of great economic importance because it … [Read more...] about We tracked South Africa’s sardine run over 66 years: here’s what we found | The Conversation
