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Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (636+ words) The likely impact of the expected El Niño on South Africa’s agriculture and food prices in 2027 is a major point of discussion among analysts and economists in the country. By mid-2026, weather forecasts were signalling that the world was heading…...
Leopards can still make a comeback in sub-Saharan Africa if appropriate conservation steps are taken: Study
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Africa’s wildlife laws follow a colonial model which separates people and animals: Why it’s not working
1+ week, 1+ day ago (779+ words) Africa’s protected areas still follow a colonial-era model that separates people from nature, rooted in the 1933 London Convention and the Yellowstone template. Experts suggest redesigning laws so conservation supports local livelihoods and treats communities as partners, not threats. Africa is…...
Why are young people protesting across the globe?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (123+ words) Down To Earth Why are young people protesting across the globe? Why are young people around the world increasingly taking to the streets? From economic insecurity and rising living costs to declining trust in democratic institutions, today's youth are expressing…...
Rhino horn: Why South Africa wants to revive the international trade, and why critics fear the consequences
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (625+ words) South Africa is seeking to revive international exports of rhino hunting trophies and other wildlife products. They plan to use exemptions under Cites, arguing trade will not harm species survival. Officials claim the long-standing rhino horn ban has fuelled poaching…...
As wildlife tourism faces growing local opposition, it’s important to review what guides the safari gaze, how it is perceived, and who it supports
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (177+ words) Explore how India’s booming wildlife tourism and safari culture reshape conservation, fuel overtourism, and deepen conflicts with local and tribal communities, as tigers become commodified icons while buffer-zone villagers bear the costs of human-wildlife encounters....
Poor pay is holding back Africa’s biodiversity research and reducing its contribution to global science
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (754+ words) Stark salary gaps with foreign-affiliated researchers limit fieldwork and undermine local leadership in studies. Africa is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. But much of its biodiversity remains poorly studied. Research from the continent contributes to less than…...
Lake Kariba’s rising waters bring hope to communities in Zambia and Zimbabwe
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (929+ words) After a decade of erratic rains and heatwaves that devastated Lake Kariba’s levels, new inflows from the upper Zambezi are lifting the reservoir and restoring hope. Higher waters are expected to reduce power cuts, expand fish breeding grounds, improve catches…...
Agriculture in Africa: Science and research can’t make an impact without investment and good policies
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (307+ words) Africa’s agriculture holds huge potential, but science alone can’t transform the sector. Discover why investment, strong policies, infrastructure, markets and innovation ecosystems are essential to turn research into real gains for farmers, food security and sustainable development....
Birds of prey in South Africa are in trouble — a study analyses data from 16 years of road counts
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (130+ words) A 16-year road count study across central South Africa reveals steep declines in birds of prey and other large birds, with half of 26 species falling and 42% dropping by more than 50%. Migratory raptors and key residents like secretarybirds face mounting threats…...