Fears over Ethiopian dam's costly impact on environment, people: A man hangs fish to dry on the western shore of Lake Turkana. Reuters/Goran TomasevicEthiopia’s GIBE III hydropower dam is now operational. However, rights groups have raised concerns over the impact that it is having on downstream communities and the environment. The Conversation Africa’s Samantha Spooner asked … [Read more...] about Fears over Ethiopian dam’s costly impact on environment, people | The Conversation
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Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine: Invasive pine trees in the Western Cape have affected lizards causing their numbers to drop significantly. Author suppliedThis article is the fifth in a series. The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Most people would agree that invasive plants are unwanted. Invasive plants are plants that are … [Read more...] about Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
Make More Impact With Your CSI Buck
Make More Impact With Your CSI Buck: Ramona Kasavan , CEO and Founder of Mimi Women MAKE MORE IMPACT WITH YOUR CSI BUCK “If companies spent their full 1% of net profit after tax on one Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiative instead of spreading it across many different projects – which make the investment insignificant – they could make a more profound impact … [Read more...] about Make More Impact With Your CSI Buck
Impact Inspired: ICT / tech round now open
Impact Inspired: ICT / tech round now open: Apply to Impact Inspired’s Incubation Program – Date Extension! Are you a budding entrepreneur in the tech / ICT space, and interested in impact? Do you want to learn about how to get your business off the ground and even build a working prototype? Simanye and Impact Hub Joburg are excited to launch our Impact Inspired … [Read more...] about Impact Inspired: ICT / tech round now open
Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out | The Conversation
Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out: The American red swamp crayfish was intentionally introduced to parts of Africa to control snails and as a pet. ShutterstockThis article is the second in a series The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species Invasive alien species harm ecosystems, economies and human health across the globe. … [Read more...] about Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out | The Conversation
