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  • Published on 01:30 GMT

    The Knysna banana frog: A jewel of South Africa’s fynbos

    One Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights an iconic species that represents the unique biogeography of each of the 185 bioregions of the Earth. Tucked away in the lush, temperate forests and wetlands of South Africa’s Garden Route lives a rare …

    Source: One Earth - California - Pending
  • Published on 04:27 GMT

    South African expert honoured on global stage for public health contributions

    South African expert Professor Helen Rees was one of six global public health champions celebrated at the recent World Health Assembly.  Rees was named the recipient of the prestigious Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize in recognition of her contributions to …

    Source: Health-E News - Neutral
  • Published on 06:56 GMT

    Bill Gates pledges most of $200bn wealth to Africa’s health, education

    The foundation is also investing $40 million to help several African manufacturers produce new messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines on the continent Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, …

    Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 8, 2025

    NCRST launches research project on water and sanitation in Namibia

    The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), in partnership with the African Centre for Technology Studies, has launched a research project focusing on water and sanitation challenges in Namibia. Rundu Town Council is one of the …

    Source: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jun 8, 2025

    29 white rhinos return to Zimbabwe park after 100 years

    For the first time in nearly 100 years, 29 white rhinos are once again roaming freely across the wild expanse of Gonarezhou National Park, marking a historic milestone in Zimbabwe's conservation history. This landmark reintroduction, carried out …

    Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    South Africa’s Innovation Fund pilot phase shows promise amid challenges

    THE Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) recently briefed Parliament on the results of its five-year Innovation Fund pilot phase, revealing that 96 startups had been supported since 2020 — but with glaring disparities in provincial …

    Source: Sunday Independent - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    The urgent need to reskill South Africa's youth for the AI future

    Phapano Phasha|Published 13 minutes ago 7min From: The Centre for Alternative Political and Economic Thought Date: 06 June 2025 Dear Chairperson, Honourable Tebogo Letsie India, a fellow BRICS nation with socio-economic challenges comparable (if not …

    Source: Sunday Independent - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    South Africa Launches First Mass Poultry Vaccination to Combat Avian Flu Threat

    The Department of Agriculture has announced the country’s first mass vaccination program for poultry to prevent avian flu outbreaks, following urgent calls from animal welfare groups and industry stakeholders. The initiative comes after repeated warnings …

    Source: South Africa Today - Right-wing
  • Published on Jun 8, 2025

    Lavina Ramkissoon, Africa’s AI Mom: ‘In our countries, many innovations are born out of necessity’

    Lavina Ramkissoon, 47, moves like a fish in water through the infinite aisles of GITEX Africa, the region’s massive technology fair, which took place in Marrakech in April. Ramkissoon is the African Union ambassador for the east, north, and south of the …

    Source: El País - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 6, 2025

    DNA from 9,000-year-old skeletons disproves migratory waves theory from South Africa

    DNA from nine prehistoric skeletons, dated as far back as about 9,000 years ago, shows that early inhabitants near the southern Cape Province of South Africa experienced minimal population changes over many millennia. The site, known as Oakhurst …

    Source: Earth.com - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    Ocean currents hold vast energy potential, particularly off Africa, study finds

    Eastern and south-eastern coasts of Africa have currents that put them among the world’s top potential locations for ocean energy production, according to a study by Florida Atlantic University. Global energy demand continues to rise. According to data …

    Source: E&T - Pending
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    Young South Africans lead the charge for innovation in agriculture

    As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) is highlighting the invaluable contributions of young people in the agricultural sector, a field that plays a pivotal role in food security, economic growth, and sustainable …

    Source: Cape Town ETC - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    Study finds widespread cultural use of carnivore skins, parts in Africa

    FALLING PREY TO CULTURAL USES—Lions in Majete Wildlife ReserveThe cultural use of carnivore body parts is significantly more common in Africa than previously believed, emphasizing the importance of comprehending the causes and scope of this use and …

    Source: The Times Group Malawi - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 7, 2025

    Let’s Build Namibia – One Skill at a Time

    I would like to share a message with my fellow Namibian youth about the value of vocational training. In today’s world, vocational training centres are more important than ever. They provide us with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities needed to build …

    Source: The Namibian - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    South Africa's infrastructure crisis: WRC demands urgent climate resilience training

    As World Environment Day is commemorated on Thursday, the Water Research Commission (WRC) has called for reskilled and upskilled workers to incorporate climate resilience into their work.  South Africa is reportedly facing an infrastructure crisis that …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 5, 2025

    Removing rhino horns slashes poaching in South Africa by nearly 80%

    (GKEPF via SWNS) By Talker Rhino poaching has been reduced by almost 80% since their iconic horns were removed by conservationists. Dehorning more than 2,000 of the endangered species to reduce incentives for poaching led to a 78% reduction, according to …

    Source: Stone County Enterprise - Mississippi - Neutral
  • Published on 06:09 GMT

    Meat shortages could hit your wallet hard

    South African consumers may face higher meat prices this winter as outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease, an avian flu-related ban on Brazilian poultry imports, and financial turmoil in the local poultry sector tighten supply. Prices of mechanically deboned …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on 10:19 GMT

    Minister John Steenhuisen: TMR Conference

    "The South African Road to Food Security for the Dairy and Red Meat Industry and Product Exports" Chairperson, industry leaders, producers, exporters, government colleagues, honoured guests, Thank you for the invitation to open this important …

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  • Published on 05:29 GMT

    Trump's travel ban on 12 countries takes effect

    A US travel ban on citizens from 12 countries takes effect on Monday, in what President Donald Trump says is a move to protect America from “foreign terrorists”. People from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government

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