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African Landscapes: Savannas and Threats to their Future
Africa is one of the most varied continents on the planet. There is nowhere else quite like Africa on earth. …
Making businesses from waste
Waste is becoming a very big problem across the world. Africa makes 70 million tonnes of waste every year. By …
A Grain of Wheat by Ngugi wa Thiong’o
Ngugi wa Thiong’o is an author writing in Kenya. He used to write in English, but now writes only in …
The benefits of growing trees and crops together
Trees can produce useful things like firewood, food for animals, material for building and natural fibres. However, areas where trees …
Toothpaste and its health benefits
Toothpaste needs to clean teeth. A substance called plaque builds up on our teeth over time and needs to be …
The advantages and disadvantages of hydropower
Hydropower uses the power of moving water to generate electricity and currently contributes towards 20% of global electricity. It is …
The benefits of good soil health
Soil is an important resource that is useful to us in many different ways. It is central to successful farming …
Broken Glass by Alain Mabanckou
“It would be fairer to say I have travelled widely, without ever leaving my own native soil, I’ve travelled, one …
The benefits of composting
Compost is decayed material (fruit and vegetable waste) that is used as a fertiliser. When you put compost on plants …