An Ethiopian girl sells barley seeds in northern Tigray. The sub-Saharan Africa seed industry remains largely informal. REUTERS/Radu SighetiThe seed industry in sub-Saharan Africa is informal in nature, with approximately 80% of farmers saving and replanting seeds from year to year. This gives them security of access. But improved varieties...
Yes, libraries have a place and function - but academics and researchers can get along just fine without them. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski There is a growing discussion about the role of libraries in Africa and how the internet may threaten their continued existence.
I am among those who no longer uses libraries to do my work as a researcher and...
A health worker measures an infant's growth. Children who are undernourished in their first 1000 days of life, could suffer from stunting later.2014 Global Communities, Courtesy of PhotoshareThe first 1000 days of a child’s life - from the time they are conceived until they turn two - is an important period for the development of both the...
A still from the 2015 film 'Necktie Youth'. Film in South Africa needs to undergo radical change if it is to shed the shackles of the past.Urucu Media/Hanro HavengaFoundation essay: Our foundation essays are longer than usual and take a wider look at key issues affecting society.
South African cinema has a long history of production. Yet, similar...
Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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