A new grass species that could withstand over-grazing and veld fires found in Maloti-Drakensberg
Thabo Mohlala A team of scientists comprising the University of the Free State-based academic has discovered a grass species that...
African study explains viral immunity and ancient migration
Thabo Mohlala Six Wits geneticists and their African counterparts have published a pioneering study that gives insights into African population...
Call for new innovations to improve food security and nutrition in Africa
Thabo Mohlala Hunger is one of the most enduring challenges facing most countries across the globe with about 2 billion...
World Food Day sees SA green expert organisations demand change
Alex Rose-Innes In a letter addressed to President Cyril Ramaphosa, an urgent call had been made to Parliament to adopt...
Protecting local and indigenous communities against “outside” exploitation
Thabo Mohlala Efforts to recognise and mainstream indigenous knowledge and related traditional practices of local communities will get a mighty...
A recent household travel survey will help Gauteng improve its transport planning systems
Thabo Mohlala The October month is designated a ‘Transport month’ and this provides an opportune moment for various spheres of...
The challenges and opportunities of skills gaps in robotics
A career in robotics requires a solid foundation of maths and science, says Yaskawa Southern Africa Chairman, Terry Rosenberg. With...
Kick-starting the weak economy through the establishment of ‘platinum industrial valley’
Thabo Mohlala As part of resuscitating the economy that has been in the doldrums long before the outbreak of the...
CSIR in new research to improve quality of the South African road surfaces
Thabo Mohlala Although more than 70% of road fatalities in South Africa are due to human errors such as drunk...
Mobile app developed to bridge communications barriers in the fight against COVID-19
Thabo Mohlala As the world grapples with what is considered the deadliest plagues since the Spanish Flu in 1918, governments...