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Charcoal and Solar Power Used to Revolutionize Lake Victoria FishingRead MoreOmena, a small silver cyprinid fish, forms the backbone of the fishing industry in the Lake Victoria region, sustaining millions of livelihoods.
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Super Seeds” Developed in Kenya Could Quadruple Farmers’ YieldsRead MoreIn response to the growing threat of climate change to food security, Egerton University has taken a leading role in developing climate-smart seed varieties.
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Namibian Desert Blooms as Farmers Turn Bush into “Black Gold”Read MoreIn the arid landscapes of Namibia, where farming has long been a challenge, a group of innovative farmers is quite literally turning trash into treasure.
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Can Aquaponics and Sandponics Combat Urban African Food Crisis?Read MoreAt the University of Johannesburg’s Bunting Road campus, an unassuming hillside has been transformed into a vibrant hub of agricultural innovation. The Centre for Ecological Intelligence (CEI) has established itself as a pioneering force in sustainable urban agriculture, offering a glimpse into the future of food production in Africa’s rapidly growing cities.
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Ethnomathematics: Indigenous Knowledge Meets Modern MathRead MoreIn a groundbreaking study, researchers at Makerere University in Uganda have shed light on the powerful role that Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) can play in mathematics education. The research, led by Dr. Marjorie Sarah Kabuye Batiibwe from the Department of Science Technical and Vocational Education, explores how traditional practices can be leveraged to make mathematics more accessible and engaging for students.
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Stellenbosch University Pioneers African Genomics Research, Transforming Rare Disease DiagnosisRead MoreStellenbosch University (SU) is spearheading a genomic revolution that promises to transform healthcare across the African continent. The university’s Rare Disease Genomics research group, led by Professor Shahida Moosa, recently participated in the landmark TRANSLATE NAMSE study, published in Nature Genetics. This international collaboration, involving researchers from 16 German university hospitals and SU, successfully diagnosed 499 patients and identified 34 new genetic diseases, potentially revolutionizing genome diagnostics for rare disease patients globally.
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How the rhino’s ‘third eyelid’ can boost anti-poaching drive in South AfricaRead MoreResearchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have made a significant breakthrough in wildlife veterinary care, discovering an optimum way to monitor blood oxygen levels in immobilised rhinoceroses. This innovation is set to boost efforts to combat poaching by improving the safety and efficacy of procedures such as dehorning and relocation.
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University of Pretoria Researchers Uncover ‘Superpowers’ in Mole Rats, Offering Insights for Human HealthRead MoreUniversity of Pretoria (UP) scientists have made significant contributions to groundbreaking research on naked mole rats, uncovering how these remarkable creatures resist heart attacks and bowel cancer. These findings, published in two separate papers in Nature Communications, add to an already impressive list of mole rat “superpowers” that have captivated biomedical researchers worldwide.
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University of Pretoria Researchers Discover Aloe Plant’s Potential to Combat Malaria ParasiteRead MoreResearchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) have made a significant stride towards finding a drug that could prevent the transmission of the malaria-carrying parasite Plasmodium falciparum. The study, led by PhD candidate Sephora Mianda Mutombo from UP’s Department of Chemistry, investigated the indigenous succulent Aloe marlothii for its ability to kill or stop the proliferation of malaria parasites.