Sex: birds do it, bees do it - and fungi do it too. Here's how, and why it matters: The sweet-smelling, fluffy white fungus, _Huntiella moniliformis_, engaging in sexual reproduction in the lab. Author suppliedSex is an essential part of life. You, me and almost every other living organism on this planet are only here because two individuals got together at some point in the … [Read more...] about Sex: birds do it, bees do it – and fungi do it too. Here’s how, and why it matters | The Conversation
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Why shaking up South Africa’s power utility matters for the economy | The Conversation
Why shaking up South Africa's power utility matters for the economy: Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's deputy president who was recently elected as the leader of ruling party, is seen to be fighting corruption. EPASouth Africa’s power utility Eskom has seen a remarkable leadership shake up in the past few days. Almost the entire board has been replaced with seasoned … [Read more...] about Why shaking up South Africa’s power utility matters for the economy | The Conversation
The EU-Africa summit is now the AU-EU summit. Why the upgrade matters | The Conversation
The EU-Africa summit is now the AU-EU summit. Why the upgrade matters: President of the AU Alpha Conde, European Council President Donald Tusk (L) and President of the EU Jean-Claude Juncker. Reuters/Luc GnagoAfrican and European heads of government gathered last week in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, for their 5th summit since 2000. For the first time, the African Union (AU) rather … [Read more...] about The EU-Africa summit is now the AU-EU summit. Why the upgrade matters | The Conversation
South Africans in rural areas are saying ‘no more’. Why it matters | The Conversation
South Africans in rural areas are saying 'no more'. Why it matters: Rural areas across South Africa are hosting battles for control of land. Reuters/Yannis BehrakisThe mainstream in South Africa is paying little attention to the world outside the cities. This is a mistake because the future of the country’s economy may depend on battles raging in its far-flung rural areas. … [Read more...] about South Africans in rural areas are saying ‘no more’. Why it matters | The Conversation
Spike in Listeria infections in South Africa: why it matters | The Conversation
Spike in Listeria infections in South Africa: why it matters: shutterstock Listeria is an organism that contaminates food and can result in pregnant women going into premature labour or even losing their babies. The Conversation Africa’s Health and Medicine Editor Candice Bailey spoke to Kerrigan McCarthy from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases about listeriosis … [Read more...] about Spike in Listeria infections in South Africa: why it matters | The Conversation
