Africa must re-adopt its orphan crops in the face of a changing environment: Prickly pear is a type of orphan crop. ShutterstockA large portion of Africa’s people rely on several indigenous plant species for subsistence. These plants are often primary food sources for people and animals, and are also used for other non-food purposes. Most are farmed as food crops and are … [Read more...] about Africa must re-adopt its orphan crops in the face of a changing environment | The Conversation
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South Sudan: ‘Fighting must stop now’ so millions can be spared from famine, say UN agency chiefs
APO News from Africa: South Sudan: ‘Fighting must stop now’ so millions can be spared from famine, say UN agency chiefs: Despite “appalling conditions” in South Sudan, it is not too late to save more people from dying, the head of the United Nations agriculture agency said today, joining the World Food Programme (WFP) chief in a call to all parties enmeshed in … [Read more...] about South Sudan: ‘Fighting must stop now’ so millions can be spared from famine, say UN agency chiefs
Africa must reboot its health systems to cope with non-communicable diseases | The Conversation
Africa must reboot its health systems to cope with non-communicable diseases: Keeping medical data electronically is ideal. It saves time and can be used more efficiently. Philip SetelWhen it comes to killer diseases in Africa many people think of infectious diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, or even Ebola. But the reality is that diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart … [Read more...] about Africa must reboot its health systems to cope with non-communicable diseases | The Conversation
African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it’s made | The Conversation
African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it's made: For the decolonisation of knowledge to be successful, it must be driven by critical thinking. ShutterstockMost universities boast “centres” or “institutes” designed to announce their strengths in a certain field. But there’s more to it than that: when a university establishes a new centre, it is … [Read more...] about African universities must take a critical view of knowledge and how it’s made | The Conversation
Payroll must help employees beat the “downgrade blues”
Payroll must help employees beat the “downgrade blues”: Photo: Cathie Webb South African Payroll Association The recent downgrade of South African government debt increases economic uncertainty, with unpredictable effects. “While many of the outcomes of the downgrade have been surprising, one thing is clear: government debt is going to be more expensive. That will almost … [Read more...] about Payroll must help employees beat the “downgrade blues”
