South Africa needs a fresh approach to managing invasive trees like Eucalyptus: The red gum, or Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh ShutterstockFor thousands of years, trees and humans have maintained an intimate connection. It’s therefore not surprising that many tree species were moved around the world, following the footprints of human civilisation. Globally, however, more tree … [Read more...] about South Africa needs a fresh approach to managing invasive trees like Eucalyptus | The Conversation
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South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do | The Conversation
South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do: South Africa's fresh fruit industry is currently the largest exporter of agricultural products. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s urgent need to create jobs requires that the country take advantage of opportunities in the global economy that it can convert into quick wins. The fruit industry presents … [Read more...] about South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do | The Conversation
South Africa needs to get more young people with HIV on treatment | The Conversation
South Africa needs to get more young people with HIV on treatment: A number of factors contribute to the lower rates of uptake of HIV treatment by adolescents. Nic Bothma/EPAThe United Nations has set targets to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. To do this the aim is to ensure that by next year, all countries will have achieved what the UN calls 90-90-90 targets. That is that 90% … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to get more young people with HIV on treatment | The Conversation
The world needs ‘antibiotic guardians’ to safeguard their future use | The Conversation
The world needs 'antibiotic guardians' to safeguard their future use: ShutterstockAntibiotics have been a miracle of modern medicine. From a chance finding in 1928 to the modern day, millions of people have benefited from these life-saving medicines. This week, the world marks World Antibiotic Awareness Week – both a celebration of the remarkable … [Read more...] about The world needs ‘antibiotic guardians’ to safeguard their future use | The Conversation
Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink | The Conversation
Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink: Ivorian sailors participate in an anti-piracy hostage rescue scenario with the Ghanaian Navy during Exercise Obangame Express. Wikimedia CommonsThe Bonita had been anchored off Benin for several days, waiting for a berth in the port of Cotonou. On November 2, 2019 the crew had a traumatic awakening. Armed men … [Read more...] about Fighting piracy in the Gulf of Guinea needs a radical rethink | The Conversation
