WHAT IS A DROUGHT?
A drought is a period of low rainfall in a certain region or area. Such periods …
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The place of insects in our ecosystem
We don’t often think about insects. They are small and fly around very fast. They can be annoying when they …
The current state of hydropower in Africa
Hydropower uses moving water to generate electricity. As a continent rich in lakes and rivers, Africa has great hydropower potential. …
Kerosene fuel and associated risks
Nearly half of all households in Africa use kerosene for lighting. These households are usually not able to connect to …
Soil erosion – its consequences and how it can be identified
40% of soil in Africa is degraded and susceptible to erosion
WHAT IS SOIL EROSION?
Soil erosion is the removal …
Recycling tips – how to make yarn from plastic bags
HOW TO USE OLD PLASTIC BAGS
Old plastic carrier bags can be used to make yarn. This yarn can then …
Smouldering Charcoal by Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
Paul Tiyambe Zeleza is a talented historian. He spent his childhood in Zimbabwe and Malawi, and gained his first degree …
Democracy in Africa – eye on Ethiopia 2018
It is very difficult to define the word democracy. In the most basic terms democracy is government by the people. …
The harmful consequences of poaching
PHILIPPA SUMNER
In Africa poaching is sadly a common occurrence. Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals. …
Black Panther
TASSO DATTENBERG-DOYLE
A FILM THAT RESONATES AFRICA
Black Panther has rocked the cinematic world, offering a rich and proud vision …