We spent nine years tracking South Africa's white sharks. What we learnt: A white shark attacks a seal. Dave van BeuningenHow big is South Africa’s white shark population? Nobody really knows: estimates range from 500 to more than 1200. This is an important question because the species is under enormous pressure. South Africa’s sharks come from two genetic lineages – one … [Read more...] about We spent nine years tracking South Africa’s white sharks. What we learnt | The Conversation
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A year of illusions: five things we learnt about democracy in Africa in 2017 | The Conversation
A year of illusions: five things we learnt about democracy in Africa in 2017: A strong judiciary isn't enough to keep democracy in place. Kenya's Supreme Court decision nullifying the re-election of Uhuru Kenyatta is a case in point. Reuters/Baz RatnerThe last twelve months have been a confusing time for African democracy. We have seen coups that didn’t look like coups … [Read more...] about A year of illusions: five things we learnt about democracy in Africa in 2017 | The Conversation
Varsity Cricket lessons learnt by UJ
Varsity Cricket lessons learnt by UJ: Neels Bergh (left) will captain University of Johannesburg in the Varsity Cricket tournament in Potchefstroom, starting on January 30. Photo: Saspa University of Johannesburg coach Richard Das Neves will be aiming to instill in his squad the lessons learned from last year when the Varsity Cricket tournament takes place at the end of the … [Read more...] about Varsity Cricket lessons learnt by UJ
If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people | The Conversation
If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people: A woman in northern Ethiopia feeds her chickens. Bill Gates has estimated that a farmer breeding five hens could generate up to $ 1,000 a year. Flickr/Jeannie O'BrienAfrica, which imports nearly 83% of the food it consumes, has a real chicken and egg problem. The continent is caught between pressure from … [Read more...] about If Africa learnt to feed its chickens it could feed its people | The Conversation
It’s time South Africa learnt from others and overhauled its power sector | The Conversation
It's time South Africa learnt from others and overhauled its power sector: Load shedding has stopped in South Africa over the last year but that doesn't mean the country's power problems are all gone. ShutterstockSouth Africa has not had load shedding for nearly a year. This is a welcome development after years of power cuts that constrained economic growth. Electricity … [Read more...] about It’s time South Africa learnt from others and overhauled its power sector | The Conversation
